9 of Prince Harry's sweetest comments on fatherhood

Until only recently, Prince Harry was one of the most sought-after bachelors on the market.

For years, we've been charmed by his humor and sweetness, inspired by his dedication to his charities and won over by his breezy temperament and smile. Harry's love of children has warmed our hearts even more-so -- and becoming a father has been a goal of his long before he met his wife, the Duchess of Sussex.

In preparation for the couple's first child, who is due in the coming weeks, we're throwing it back to Harry's sweetest and funniest remarks on becoming a father. Scroll through above to read the royal's most heartwarming comments on wanting kids, his appreciativeness after the pregnancy news broke and Meghan's "little bump."

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