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Post by Admin on Oct 28, 2013 20:42:46 GMT
Prince Harry has said that he still plans on taking part in a race to the South Pole despite breaking his toe. This November the young royal is participating in a charity trek to the freezing Antarctic alongside US and Commonwealth teams. The expedition, which will see injured servicemen and women also taking part, has been planned to help raise funds for Walking With The Wounded. ‘He’s fractured his toe but the South Pole trip is very much on,’ a spokesman said. It is not known how Harry came to break his toe, but he is expected to take it easy before the trek begins in late November. Prince Harry is competing in a race to the South Pole this November It isn’t his first ramble through freezing, Antarctic condition, however – in 2011 he trekked to the North Pole for five days for the same charity. He will go up against The Wire actor Dominic West, who is joining the Commonwealth team, and Alexander Skarsgard – of True Blood fame – who is in the US team. In September Harry took part in a training exercise by spending the night in a giant freezer
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Post by Admin on Nov 14, 2013 21:37:21 GMT
He's about to set off for the Walking with the Wounded trek, alongside injured officer Kate Philp - who says Harry is one of the team. Report by Louise Hulland. The 29-year-old spoke out about his charity expedition ahead of his flight out this weekend alongside a team of wounded servicemen and women, and described the arduous trek as a way to prove that people can achieve anything they put their minds to. "Even when you have lost a leg or an arm, or whatever the illness may be, you can achieve pretty much anything if you put your mind to it," he said. The 29-year-old reminded listeners why they are embarking on the trek "The cause is for one cause and one cause only and that is to raise awareness for all the wounded, sick and injured whether it's in military life or whether it's in civilian life. "This trip is another way of reminding everybody that as Afghanistan draws down and these guys aren't in the news anymore so than they already are, it's a reminder to everybody that support must continue," he added. The group are due to fly to Cape Town, in South Africa, on Sunday. Two days later, they fly on to Antarctica. Harry will lead one team of wonded servicemen and women on their trek On Wednesday, team members met with Queen Elizabeth at a Buckingham Palace reception held in their honor. The queen appeared relaxed while meeting with the veterans and she also examined the snowsuit team members will be wearing on their chilly trek.
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Post by Admin on Nov 17, 2013 23:16:13 GMT
Prince Harry was joining 12 wounded servicemen and women tonight as they left the UK ahead of a 200-mile race across Antarctica. The Virgin Money South Pole Allied Challenge 2013, of which Harry is patron, will see them race across three degrees to the South Pole. Speaking at Heathrow Airport shortly before boarding a flight to Novo Base in Antarctica, Ibrar Ali - whose right arm was amputated after he was caught up in a roadside bomb explosion in Afghanistan in 2007 - said he felt both nervous and excited about the trip. He added: '[It is] A bit like pre-tour when you're just about sat at Brize Norton when you're just about to go out to Iraq or Afghanistan' Speaking of Harry's involvement, he said: 'As we've said throughout, he's a great team member and just fits in really well so no different to anyone else.' Members from the Soldier On Team - who represent the Commonwealth- pose for photographs ahead of the 200-mile Antarctica trek. They are joined by actor Dominic West, second left Three teams of wounded servicemen and women are embarking upon on one of the most high profile expeditions of modern times, racing across 3° to the Geographic South Pole. Wounded from the UK, the US and the Commonwealth (Australia and Canada) will embark on this grueling challenge. Patron of the challenge Prince Harry takes down his tent during the Walking With the Wounded practice trip to the North Pole. He is also leaving the UK this evening Why? To show the world the extraordinary courage and determination of the men and women who have been wounded while serving our countries, and to remind us all of the help and support we owe them. Who? Walking With The Wounded was established to raise funds to finance the re-training of wounded servicemen and women and in so doing assist them in acquiring the skills and qualifications necessary to find new careers outside the military. When? Following extensive training, from cold weather training in Iceland in March, to team training through the summer, and a final session of snow preparation in October, the teams will fly to Antarctica in November. They aim to reach the South Pole around 17th December 2013.
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Post by Admin on Nov 23, 2013 6:32:48 GMT
Prince Harry and his Walking With The Wounded team are heading to Antarctica to take part in a gruelling 200 mile trek to the South Pole. Report by Anna Collinson. Prince Harry has finally embarked on his trip to the South Pole after a 48-hour delay The prince and the other four members of his Walking With The Wounded team boarded a plane in Cape Town earlier today, marking the start of their 200-mile lone challenge. The British team, along with the US and Commonwealth, are set to fly to an airbase at the edge of the Antarctic continent where they ail pitch their tents and attempt to acclimatise to the harsh conditions, which could see temperatures drop to -45 degrees. The race is expected to take 21 days, and each day the teams will spend 12 hours skiing, with 10-minute rest breaks every two hours. The young Prince and his team were delayed because of severe weather conditions It is believed that putting up and taking down their campsite will take two hours at each end of the day, leaving little time for sleep during the constant daylight of the Antarctic summer. The winning team is expected to arrive at the South Pole by mid-December. "This trip is another way of reminding everybody that as Afghanistan draws down and these guys aren't in the news anymore so than they already are, it's a reminder to everybody that support must continue," he said.
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Post by Admin on Nov 24, 2013 21:44:46 GMT
Prince Harry is in Antarctica preparing for his charity trek to the south pole with wounded servicemen and women. Prince Harry has been getting used to life in the sub-zero conditions of the Antarctic ahead of his charity trek with wounded service men and women. The 29-year-old and his team - who arrived yesterday - have been making some final adjustments to their kit while taking part is some ski training to acclimatise to the harsh conditions, which are said to have dampened spirits in the camp. The 29-year-old is expecting to trek up to 12 miles (20km) a day, with temperatures as low as -45 The Prince's team is made up of four amputees from the armed forces, a guide and a mentor [PA] They removed any non-essential items form their sleds in order to make them as light as possible before they head off on their 200-mile expedition. Three teams are expecting to trek up to 12 miles (20km) a day, coping with temperatures as low as minus 45C.The prince's Team UK, part of the Walking with the Wounded challenge, is made up of four amputees from the armed forces, a guide and a mentor.
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