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Well Done Team! Harry Greets Walking With The Wounded Trekkers
After presenting the Rugby World Cup trophy on Saturday night at Twickenham Stadium, it was then to Buckingham Palace on Sunday for Prince Harry, as he welcomed the six ex-servicemen and women who participated in the Walk of Britain. Andrew Bement, Matt Fisher, Stewart Hill, Matt Fisher, Scott Ransley, Alec Robotham, Scott Ransley and Kirstie Ennis were greeted by the Prince in the forecourt of the Palace, marking the conclusion … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Patronage, Prince Harry of Wales, Veterans, Walking with the Wounded | 2 CommentsPrince Harry Joins Walk of Britain Trek in Shropshire
Having a long-standing relationship with Walking with the Wounded, Prince Harry today made good on his promise to join the charity’s latest expedition, a 1,000mile trek across the UK, for a portion of the walk. The Prince took part in the 17mile stretch from Church Stretton to Ludlow in Shropshire. Harry trekked alongside six wounded veterans, four British and two American. They stopped at Stokesay Castle, where the Prince spent some time with … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Patronage, Prince Harry of Wales, Veterans, Walking with the Wounded | Leave a commentPrince Harry Launches New Walking with the Wounded Trek
Prince Harry is set to join Walking with the Wounded’s next adventure, a trek through the United Kingdom later this year. The Prince, who this week announced he would be leaving the army in June, was in attendance for the official launch of the charity’s ‘Walk of Britain’ at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. He said during his speech that he was “delighted” and “hugely looking forward” to participating in the trek, … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Military, Prince Harry of Wales, Walking with the Wounded | 1 CommentPrince Harry Hopes to Join Expedition to South Pole
Prince Harry is hoping to participate in a 2013 trek to the South Pole that would involve around a dozen injured servicemen racing in teams. The young royal is a patron of Walking with the Wounded, an UK charity that organizes expeditions to fundraise for and assist wounded veterans. Edward Parker, a co-founder of the Walking With The Wounded, confirmed he had already talked with the Prince: “He would love to … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Expedition, North Pole, Patronage, Prince Harry of Wales, South Pole, Walking with the Wounded | Leave a comment