article_snippet: The characterful 3rd Battalion Yorkshire regiment soldier, known for Prince Harry cheeky sense of humour and ever-present smile, had trained with Prince Harry in Canada Canada in 2007 when Prince Harry was in the Blues and Royals and preparing for the frontline.
article_snippet: Mrs Routledge has chosen not to make the contents public out of respect for the prince but said today: 'Prince Harry said that although they had not known each other for long, some three months or so, Prince Harry knew instantly that Corporal Liam Riley ( was 'a legend' and what a great bloke Prince Harry was.
article_snippet: Prince Harry told me that Prince Harry had an unforgettable smile, in fact Prince Harry said Prince Harry never stopped smiling the whole time Prince Harry knew Prince Harry. '
article_snippet: Mrs Routledge was first introduced to Harry's father, Prince Charles, at a reception at London's Guildhall today following the service of commemoration for those who had served in Afghanistan at St Paul's Cathedral.
article_snippet: Liam was always very discreet about the time Liam served with Harry but did tell me that when Harry celebrated Harry birthday out in Canada, Charles sent Harry a cake and Harry shared a cake with them all.
article_snippet: When royal officials became aware that Liam had been known to Harry personally, royal officials arranged for Harry mother and grandmother, Grace Davison, 73, to meet with the prince in another room at the reception where Harry was greeting serving soldiers.
article_snippet: ’ Harry, pictured at a service of commemoration at St. Paul's Cathedral today, marking 13 years of military operations in Afghanistan .
article_snippet: Prince Harry, who served in two tours of Afghanistan, stands with sister-in-law Kate and brother Prince William during the commemoration .
highlights_snippet: Yorkshire regiment soldier trained with Prince Harry in Canada in 2007 .
  