Gearing up for another day of fierce competition, Prince William and Prince Harry showed up at The Athletics at The Invictus Games on Thursday morning (September 11).
Joined by their father Prince Charles and Lady Camilla, the Royal hunks mingled with singer Laura Wright, rocker Chris Martin and “Luther” star Idris Elba, who all turned out to show their support.
Even First Lady Michelle Obama made an appearance at the London event, offering some encouraging words during an opening speech.
She declared, "You're inspiring all of us, especially our young people. Inspiring them to believe that if we dig deeper, if we work harder and confront the adversity in our own lives with just a fraction of the courage you show every day, there is nothing we can't achieve. To all the family members and care givers in the audience, I want you to know that your courage doesn't go unnoticed either. These heroes wouldn't be here today without you."
Harry also chimed in, "Over the past eight years, I have witnessed the whole cycle of life changing injury; evacuating soldiers and local Afghans to hospital; flying home from Afghanistan with some of those critically injured; meeting others in hospital coming to terms with life changing injuries; and finally trying to keep up with twelve wounded veterans on our way to the South Pole. I can only begin to imagine how challenging the journey of recovery is, but the admiration I have for these men and women, to move beyond their injuries, is limitless."
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