A teenage amputee received the royal treatment as she met Prince Harry while being awarded for her “bravery”.

Sasha Burrell, from Chorleywood, was honoured at the WellChild Awards on Monday evening, which were held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in Lancaster Gate, London.

The 13-year-old was nominated by her paediatrician, Dr Omowunmi Akindolie, after having both legs amputated below the knee following a life-threatening infection.

She was picked from 100s of nominations from across the UK to win the category of Inspirational Young Person in these Awards, which celebrate the courage of children coping with serious illnesses or complex conditions and honour the dedication of professionals who go the extra mile to help sick children and their families.

Dr Akindolie said: “Sasha is a phenomenal 13- year-old girl with amazing resilience, an incredibly positive outlook on life, all accompanied by a cheery personality and a beautiful, infectious smile which will warm your heart when you meet her.”

Having been previously healthy, last year Sasha developed overwhelming sepsis which led to a cardiac arrest and days fighting for her life.

Despite intensive treatment, the blood supply to her feet was lost and doctors decided that the only option was to amputate both legs below the knee.

Prince Harry also gave a speech during the award ceremony and admitted he was in “awe” at the strength of human character in times of adversity.

He said: “This is now my ninth WellChild Awards and each year at this remarkable event, I am profoundly moved by the people I have met and the stories they have shared with me.

“It is one of those moments in life when you are left in awe at the strength of human character, particularly amongst those so young.

“Watching these children and young people face challenges with such determination, positivity and good humour, never fails to take my breath away.”