Prince Harry Shares A Touching Moment With 101 Year-Old Veteran

Prince Harry has shared a poignant moment with a Canadian military veteran at the 2017 Invictus Games.

The old soldier paid tribute to the 33-year-old for his work supporting today's servicemen and women.

101-year-old James Norman Baker received a standing ovation after he praised the Prince's efforts to encourage the self-confidence of competitors.

Mr Baker's words of support were broadcast over a stadium television system to spectators during the wheelchair rugby finals.

Harry immediately went over to talk to the Second World War veteran, who later told the Telegraph newspaper:

"I wanted to show the athletes my support and enjoy the Games. See their spirit.

"They show amazing strength of character as well as body. I think they do a wonderful job."

During the war, Mr Baker served with the Royal Regiment of Canada as a company secretary.

He was deployed to France and saw action soon after D-Day, fighting his way across the continent as the war progressed.

He said of the Invictus Games athletes:

"It's Prince Harry's efforts that have encouraged them to find the competitive spirit, self-confidence and join in: make them feel as if they have a place in the world when they could have lost hope."