33 Times Birthday Boy Prince Harry Was the 'Best' Royal Hugger Ever

When it comes to giving hugs (to kids, veterans and stars!), Prince Harry is king.

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Prince Harry embraces wounded U.S. Marine Kirstie Ennis at Buckingham Palace in November 2015 as she handed him a final poignant memento of a lost colleague at the end of a marathon trek around Britain.

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Prince Harry shares a special moment with Hope Hillis at the WellChild Awards on September 3, 2012 in London, England.

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Princess Diana shares a sweet hug with Prince Harry during a trip to Majorca, Spain on August 10, 1987.

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Prince Harry hugs a young girl at the Mamohato Network Club for children affected by HIV at King Letsie's Palace on June 17, 2010.

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Prince Harry hugs a girl during a visit to the Xunantunich Mayan Temple on March 3, 2012.

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Prince Harry goes in for a hug with Prime Minister of Jamaica Portia Simpson Miller.

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Prince Harry gives his father Prince Charles a hug and a sweet peck on the cheek!

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Prince Harry hugs competitors and presents medals during the wheelchair basketball on the final day of the Invictus Games in May 2016.

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Prince Harry receives a lasting hug from a royal well-wisher.

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Prince Harry hugs a policeman as he visits the Open Arms project, which helps reduce crime and drug abuse in Brazil.

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Even animals receive the special treatment from the prince! Prince Harry hugs his polo pony as he plays in the Army v Navy Rundle Cup Polo Match at Tidwoth Polo Club on July 12, 2014 in Tidworth, England.

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Prince Harry hugs singer Ellie Goulding backstage at the Invictus Games closing ceremony.

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Prince Harry embraces rock star Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters on stage at the Invictus Games.

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Prince Harry hugs gold medal-winning British Invictus Games cyclist Jaco Van Gass.

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Prince Harry hugs Nathan Forster as veteran Tom Neill sits in the cockpit of a Spitfire after a Battle of Britain Flypast on September 15, 2015 in Chichester, England.

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Prince Harry hugs cousin Zara Phillips at the Gigaset Charity Polo Match at the Beaufort Polo Club on June 14, 2015.

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Prince Harry hugs First Lady Michelle Obama during the opening ceremonies for the Invictus Games in May 2016.

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Prince Harry hugs Kirsty Ennis as he meets with members of the Walking With the Wounded team.

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Prince Harry hugs Relebohile "Mutsu" Potsanea, young boy he made friends with on his first visit to Lesotho.

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Prince Harry embraces 16 year-old Relebohile "Mutsu" Potsane after watching members of the Basotho Youth Choir in 2016.

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Prince Harry hugs good friend and polo player Nacho Figueras after playing in the second annual Veuve Clicquot Manhattan Polo Classic May 30, 2009.

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Michael Yule receives a hug from Prince Harry after winning the gold medal in the men's lightweight powerlifting finals during the Invictus Games.

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Prince Harry embraces brother Prince William at the Audi Polo Challenge at Coworth Park on May 31, 2015 in Ascot, England.

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Prince Harry embraces a woman as he visits the Kananelo Centre for the Deaf in Lesotho.

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Prince Harry shares a hug with a competitor during a wheelchair rugby match.

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Prince Harry greets presenter Cat Deeley at the live pop concert to mark the 30th Anniversary of the Prince's Trust Charity.

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Prince Harry joins Chris Martin of Coldplay on stage during the Sentebale Concert at Kensington Palace in 2016.

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Prince Harry hugs rowing competitor Scott Meenagh, who lost both his legs after stepping on an IED in Afghanistan.

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Prince Harry celebrates with Great Britain's David Henson after he won the 200-meter race during the Invictus Games.

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Prince Harry gets a hug from patient Anofale Eneliko as he visits a spinal rehabilitation unit.

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Singer Joss Stone and Prince Harry hug on stage at Wembley Stadium in June 2007.

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Prince Harry shares a special hug with 9-year-old Rose Whittle at the WellChild Awards.

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Harry playful side is full on display during a visit to Street Games' Fit and Fed in London.

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