Prince Harry Praises Invictus Athletes As 'Role Models'

Prince Harry opening the 2018 competition at the weekend (Picture: PA).

The Duke of Sussex has said he believes society can learn from Invictus Games competitors and their families.

Speaking on day three of the Games, being staged in Sydney, Prince Harry highlighted the important role played by the partners of athletes taking part in the competition.

Prince Harry, who is on a tour of Australia and other nations with his wife, the Duchess of Sussex, told the BBC:

"These Games are now taking it to a new level and really proving that you guys, and your families as well, are such incredible role models for everybody else out there."

The Duke launched the Games in 2014, in which sick or injured service personnel and military veterans, compete in sports as an aid to their recovery.

He officially opened this year's competition at the weekend's opening ceremony.

Prince Harry added: "I always thought that society as a whole, whether it be in the UK, whether it be in Australia, whether it be anywhere in the world, society will always be better if we can learn off the way that these guys and their families carry out your day-to-day lives."

Speaking to competitors, he added: "You are now role models... people need to be able to take strength off of what you guys are able to achieve.

"So thank you."

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