King Charles III talk about Prince HarryInvictus games of a former competitor during a trip to London on Wednesday, February 19th.
The 76 -year -old King visited the Imperial College London Injury Research Center to emphasize the support of the United Kingdom of the Victims Service Officers in Ukraine, according to a press release issued by us WeeklyS
During the visit, Charles met with David Hanson, a former captain of the British Army and Athlete from Parasport, who competes in Invictus games, a sports tournament Harry founded in 2014 for injured or sick veterans.
In a video posted by Hi! MagazineHenson can be seen by demonstrating the virtual reality biofeedback technology used to improve rehabilitation for those who have experienced limb loss. However, the conversation soon turned to Hanson’s relationship with Invictus games.
“Do you still participate in games and sports?” Charles asked.
“So I’m too old, I think,” Hanson replied.
King Charles III meets David Hanson
KIRSTY WIGGLESWORTH – WPA POOL/Getty Images“I made the Invictus games in 2014 and 2016, Paralympics in 2016 and remained one of the trustees until the end of 2023,” he said. “So I certainly participated in it. I returned to the defense industry now, I work, I have three children. “
“Fantastic,” Charles replied.
It was not Hanson’s first time to meet the King. Previously, it was in the photo with Charles, Harry and Prince William at the Invictus Games in London in 2014 when he was captain of Team UK UK
Charles’ remarks came when Harry wrapped 2025 games in Vancouver and Whistler, Canada.
About 550 people from more than 20 countries participated in the event between 8 to 16 February.
Dominic Reed, CEO of Invictus Games, before to say US Weekly This commitment by Harry to the games is “incomparable”.
“I’ve been working with the Duke for almost 12 years. And what I said to the people who ask because people are obviously asking, (is this) his commitment is incomparable, “he told us.
“He once described (Invictus games) for being his second child,” Reed added. “It was before (his daughter) Lilibet to be born and then quickly corrected himself:” My first child. ” This is very important to him. “
