A seven-year old boy from Lancaster who raised thousands for sick children by climbing mountains was praised by the Princess of Wales when they met at Westminster Abbey.
Oscar Burrow was star struck as Princess Kate knelt to ask him about his impressive fundraising efforts at a royal carol concert on Friday evening.
The St Wilfrid's School Halton pupil told the princess about climbing 12 of the UK's highest peaks, when they met at the annual Together at Christmas carol concert at the Abbey.
Princess Catherine told Oscar that he “must have very strong muscles” and that she hoped what he is doing will inspire other children to do amazing things.
Oscar hit headlines across the globe earlier this year when he completed a mammoth endurance challenge, climbing 12 UK mountains to the height of Mount Everest. Here he is pictured with his dad Matt and grandfather Mark.
He raised £40,000 for Derian House Children’s Hospice in Chorley – enough to send 40 families on what could be their last holiday together.
Oscar reached the top of his final peak, Ben Nevis in Scotland, in May after the nine-month challenge.
His chat with Princess Kate hit national headlines this weekend – appearing in the Daily Mail, The Sun, The Telegraph, and People Magazine.
The pair were watched by Oscar’s smiling mother, Kim Burrow.
“What an amazing service in Westminster Abbey – it was so heart-warming and felt very festive," said Kim, pictured below with Oscar at the Abbey.
“Oscar was all suited and booted for the occasion and enjoyed chatting with Princess Kate, who told him that she had heard all about what he has done and that she thinks he is doing a fantastic job. She smiled too when he told her he was very excited to visit the Lego store after the service.”
Oscar also spotted his favourite children’s author and McFly guitarist Tom Fletcher and ran over to tell him he is currently reading his book – Space Band.
“Oscar wasn’t even phased to see his favourite author," said Kim.
“We both had an incredible time at the service. We are all so proud of everything Oscar has achieved this year and we hope we can continue raising awareness of what Derian House does for its children and families.”
Kate was joined at her annual Christmas carol service by Prince William and children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
Derian House Children’s Hospice cares for more than 400 babies, children and young people as well as their families. The charity will cost £6million to run this year, and only receives a small percentage of this from funding.
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