(CNN) He may have stepped down from official royal duties to start a new life in Los Angeles, but Prince Harry has not forgotten his British roots.

The Duke of Sussex will introduce a special edition of an animated children's program about "Thomas the Tank Engine," which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year.

The special episode, "Thomas & Friends: The Royal Engine," features animations of the Queen and Prince Charles as a child.

The program airs in the US on Netflix on Friday and the following day in the UK on Channel 5 Milkshake! It will be available in more than 180 countries this year.

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