The Crown: Child actor beat leukemia to play Prince Harry

Image source, family document

Halifax child actor who beat leukemia plays prince Harry in the latest series of Th e Crown.

Aged just 21 months, Will Powell was diagnosed with blood cell cancer.

Now, after 27 surgeries, the 13-year-old is fulfilling his acting dreams as the young prince in the fifth series of Netflix's hit drama.

His dad Andy said, "We watched on repeat until we saw all of Will's scenes."

Will received years of treatment at Sheffield Children's Hospital, supported by his father and mother Michelle.

Andy said, "In everything he was a superstar. Our little boy never once complained."