Lad, 2, is dad’s best man after being told he has just weeks to live

Best man ... Charlie stands in the aisle at church ceremony

THIS is the moment a terminally ill two-year-old was his dad’s best man when he got married to his mum.
Leukaemia sufferer Charlie Harris-Beard, who was given just weeks to live, stood by dad Joe’s side as he tied the knot with mum Fiona today.
Brave Charlie brought a tear to the eyes of the 300-strong congregation as he delivered the rings to his parents in his favourite remote-controlled car.

After the service at St Mary’s Church in Kidderminster, Worcs, the little lad smiled for pictures with Fiona and Joe, both 30.

Grand entrance ... Charlie in his car

And Canon Owain Bell, who led the ceremony, said: “It’s a completely unique wedding.
“It took place as quickly as could be and it could only have happened because people were willing to drop everything and be here.
“Charlie coming up in his car was amazing. They are going to treasure the photographs forever.

Bride ... mum Fiona is being led to the altar

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“There was a lot of love and a lot of joy in the church today.”
A family friend added: “That was a beautiful service. It didn’t matter that it was arranged so quickly, it was just perfect.
“Charlie was as good as gold but we all knew he would be. He’s such a sweetheart and is an incredible fighter.
“It’s been a terrible time for the family but it was nice to have a day full of smiles to remember forever.”
Brave Charlie was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia on Easter Sunday last year.
He returned home from hospital in January following a successful bone marrow transplant using stem cells from an American baby’s umbilical cord.
But last week, his devastated parents revealed on their Facebook page that the cancer had returned.

Brave ... little lad gives the thumbs up as he poses with mum Fiona and dad Joe

Doctors told the family the toddler has just weeks to live — prompting Fiona and Joe to bring forward their wedding.
Despite being told the toddler’s cancer is terminal, dad Joe has vowed the family won’t give up and is ringing hospitals all over the world.
Speaking before the wedding, he said: “We hope and pray that they can do something out there. It’s a longshot but we’re trying to still keep going and see if we can find something.
“To find out the cancer had returned was absolutely devastating but we can’t give up.”
Speaking about how brave his son has been, Joe added: “He’s touched a lot of people’s hearts.
“He smiles all the time, even when he’s going through pain. That’s amazing to see.”