Prince Harry will appear on an upcoming cameo alongside Thomas the Tank Engine! to celebrate the beloved children’s show’s 75th anniversary, Harry has recorded a special video introduction to introduce the apt new episode Thomas & Friends: The Royal Engine.
Harry’s upcoming cameo on the kids’ series is part of a year of celebration in the life of the show, which will include everything from new episodes to short-form content and even an all-new podcast for kids. The episode Harry is introducing will feature his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, along with his father, Prince Charles, as a young boy. In the royal-themed-episode, Thomas makes his first trip to London to take Sir Topham Hatt to Buckingham Palace to be honored. Harry said in a statement. “I certainly have fond memories of growing up with Thomas & Friends and being transported to new places through his adventures. I am very proud to have been asked to take part in this special episode. I wish Thomas & Friends a very happy anniversary.”
The 75th anniversary special of Thomas & Friends featuring Harry airs on May 1 on Netflix.
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