Prince Harry in Shropshire as he joins injured veterans on Walk of Britain
Prince Harry, today joined injured veterans in south Shropshire for a section of their 1,000 mile journey that is the Walk of Britain.
The Walk of Britain started in Scotland on 22 August and has taken the veterans through mainland UK via the North East, North West, Wales, Midlands, South West, South East and East Anglia. The walk will finish at Buckingham Palace on 1 November.
The Prince, who is Patron of the expedition, joined the team in Church Stretton for a 17-mile stretch of their walk to Ludlow.
He flew into Church Stretton and landed at St Laurence primary school. He talked to the children in the playground briefly before joining the charity walk.
Speaking ahead of today's walk, the Prince said he was "hugely looking forward" to joining the team on their "formidable" challenge.
The five men and a woman, including two ex-US Marines, are all battling to overcome grievous injuries, both physical and mental, suffered in the line of duty.
Among them are three victims of IED blasts in Afghanistan, amputees, and two who suffered traumatic brain injuries. Another lost an eye.
Announcing the trek in March, the Prince said: "People up and down the country will get to see first-hand the determination and resolve of those who have served, and in particular those who have been injured or suffer hidden wounds.
"They will see that whatever their circumstances these men and women are looking to the future.
"These men and women want to continue to serve their country in whatever way possible."
For information visit walkingwiththewounded.org.uk/walkofbritain2015
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