“We Have Lost A Friend” – William and Harry Mourn Explorer Henry Worsley

Kensington Palace has released a statement from the Duke of Cambridge on the death British explorer Henry Worsley, who was attempting to become the first individual to cross Antarctica unaided.

“Harry and I are very sad to hear of the loss of Henry Worsley. He was a man who showed great courage and determination and we are incredibly proud to be associated with him…We have lost a friend, but he will remain a source of inspiration to us all, especially those who will benefit from his support of the Endeavour Fund,” Prince William’s statement read.

Prince William and Henry Worsley at Kensington Palace in October prior to Mr Worsley’s commencement of his trek

Mr Worsley, a former officer in the British Army, was undertaking the trek, named the Shackleton Solo Expedition, to raise funds for the Endeavour Fund, a charity managed by Prince William and Prince Harry’s foundation, that helps injured servicemen and women recover. He had walked 913 miles, and was just 30 miles from the end when he was airlifted to Chile suffering dehydration and exhaustion. Mr Worsley died yesterday, January 24, aged 55.

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