Prince Harry is preparing to take part in a meaningful fundraising event in Britain, where he will honour the fearless spirit of a 102-year-old Second World War veteran.
The Duke of Sussex is expected to join fellow veterans for a fundraising skydive later this month. The event comes only weeks after Princess Catherine completed the demanding Three Peaks Challenge to raise money for a cancer hospital.
Prince Harry to honour 'fearless legacy' after Kate's brutal challenge as he prepares to take to the skies for the special event. His participation also fulfils a personal promise he made to veteran Ed Marshall during a visit to Canada two years ago.
Marshall previously completed a jump from more than 11,000 feet to celebrate his 100th birthday, helping raise more than $100,000 for SickKids Hospital in Toronto. However, doctors have advised him not to take part in another jump this year.
Instead, Marshall's grandson Bailey will join Harry for the latest fundraising skydive, carrying forward the veteran's adventurous spirit and continuing what the family describes as his fearless legacy.
The event will also support causes connected to veterans and military healthcare. Among the beneficiaries is Sunnybrook Foundation, which supports Sunnybrook Military Hospital and provides specialised services and programmes for veterans and military personnel.
Harry has a longstanding connection with the organisation. The charity played a role in bringing the Invictus Games to Toronto in 2017 and later supported the winter Invictus Games held in Vancouver and Whistler.
The upcoming jump gives Harry an opportunity to combine his long-standing support for military veterans with a personal commitment he made to Marshall.
The timing has also drawn attention because Princess Kate recently completed her own physical challenge. She tackled the Three Peaks Challenge, climbing three mountains as part of an effort to raise funds for cancer care.
While Kate's challenge took place on the ground, Harry's latest commitment will see him taking a very different route by jumping from the sky alongside veterans.
For Harry, however, the event appears to be about more than the adrenaline of a skydive. It is also a chance to keep a promise and help continue a fundraising tradition started by a remarkable veteran.
Key Takeaways
- Prince Harry is preparing for a fundraising skydive.
- The event honours veteran Ed Marshall and his fearless legacy.
- Harry made a promise to join Marshall during a Canada visit two years ago.
- Marshall's grandson Bailey will take part instead this year.
- The fundraiser will support veteran and military healthcare causes.
- The event follows Princess Kate's demanding Three Peaks Challenge.
