A heartwarming video of a man with special needs petting a King's Guard horse in London has gone viral, gaining over 44,000 views on YouTube.

Donny Curtis, from Ascot, has always had a deep love for the royal family, according to his mother.

In fact, he has even had the chance to meet Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, which was a significant moment for him.

The family moved to the UK when Donny was five years old, and his fascination with the royals quickly developed.

Sandie, his mother, shared that Donny watched one of the late Queen's celebration parties at Buckingham Palace, which sparked his desire to meet the Queen.

Donny's love for the royal family is evident in his collection of books and his habit of watching royal programs.

Luckily, being in the Royal Borough of Windsor allows the family to frequently visit Windsor Castle for free, which Donny takes advantage of.

Additionally, they recently had the opportunity to visit Buckingham Palace.

This heartwarming interaction between Donny and the King's Guard horse has showcased his enduring admiration for the royal family while captivating the online community.

The Youtube account that posted the video said: "What A Kind and Priceless Moment by King's Guard towards A Special Teen!

"Guard looked and Saw the Special Man and move the Horse Towards him and when the Man was done and wanted to go He repeated Bye Bye to the Guard. What a precious moment to witness."