The Duke and Duchess of Sussex said the late Dr Jane Goodall held their son Prince Archie as a baby and "showered love and care to those who were privileged to know her".
Prince Harry and Meghan have paid tribute to Dame Jane following her death at 91 . She was in California on a speaking tour when she died from "natural causes".
The duke had a special friendship with the conservationist and chimpanzee expert, stretching back many years.
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In a statement, shared hours after her passing, the royal couple described Dame Jane as "a visionary humanitarian, scientist, friend to the planet, and friend to us".
Their full statement read: "Dr Jane Goodall DBE was a visionary humanitarian, scientist, friend to the planet, and friend to us.
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