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Prince Harry and team of 'Walking with the wounded' reach South Pole

Saturday, December 14th 2013 - 05:56 UTC
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Prince Harry and his fellow adventurers in the Walking With The Wounded expedition have arrived at the South Pole, the organizers have said. The group stood at the bottom of the world at 12:00 GMT Friday after more than three weeks of pulling sleds. Read full article

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  • Anglotino

    An amazing story of courge and strength from those that have given so much for their countries.

    Dec 14th, 2013 - 07:22 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Britworker

    It's a great achievement, very proud to British and very proud of our soldiers. Well done Harry and all the wounded soldiers that took part.

    Dec 14th, 2013 - 12:00 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • ChrisR

    Well done to all who took part.

    Dec 14th, 2013 - 02:37 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Faz

    Crossing Queen Elizabeth land on foot is a tough challenge. The disabled British servicemen and Prince Harry are an inspiration. Its all far beyond the capability of Argies. The Royal Marines famous yomp across East Falkland to defeat the invading colonialists was a similar feat of endurance.

    Dec 14th, 2013 - 04:31 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • ChrisR

    @ 4 Faz

    But at least the Royal marines got to shoot the bastards!

    The poor old Ghurkhas did the same and were stood down without an argie throat cut!

    Dec 14th, 2013 - 07:52 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Conqueror

    Too easy to say “British”. But no-one should forget that Commonwealth and US servicemen and women also took part. And all credit to them. And His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales. For all his snide detractors, Harry could have gone to South Africa and waved the team farewell. No need to go on to Antarctica. No need to trek 200 miles over snow and ice. No need to get involved in hauling loaded sledges. That's because he's a soldier and he can. Because he respects our troops. Only a moron would disrespect what has been achieved.

    Dec 15th, 2013 - 12:11 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Leiard

    “But I’m so proud, I’m so chuffed and I’m so privileged to be here with all these guys and girls, and well done to Ed and Dags and everyone who’s organised this, what an amazing accomplishment. I think we’ll be having a few whiskies tonight and then everyone’s looking forward to getting home.
    Mission success. - Prince Harry, Expedition Patron”

    http://walkingwiththewounded.org.uk/southpole2013/2013/12/13/south-pole-success/

    Dec 16th, 2013 - 10:57 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Musky

    Well done Walking With the Wounded, well done Harry, you're all made of strong stuff.

    Dec 16th, 2013 - 01:10 pm - Link - Report abuse 0

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