Wounded Gurkha veteran's historic climb of Everest honoured by the Lords

The incredible achievement of a Gurkha veteran who became the first double above-knee amputee to reach the top of Mount Everest has been honoured by the House of Lords.

Hari Budha Magar was recognised for his historic accomplishment by General The Lord David Richards during an official ceremony.

The military veteran, who lost both legs to an IED while serving in Afghanistan, climbed the 8,849-metre peak in May this year.

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Hari said: "I am truly humbled to have been recognised and honoured at the House of Lords event by General The Lord David Richards GCB CBE DSO DL for my achievement as the first double above knee amputee to summit Mount Everest, creating a history.

"The event was a momentous occasion, commemorating the historical ties between the UK and Nepal, as we acknowledged the centenary celebration of the 1923 treaty of friendship, 70th anniversary of the first ascent of Mount Everest and His Majesty the King's coronation year."

He added: "It was an honour to be in the company of honourable members, peers, diplomats, senior military officers, legendary mountaineers, colleagues who I served in the Army and friends of Nepal in the UK."

Hari, who spent 15 years in the Armed Forces, served with the Gurkhas and was wounded in 2010 by an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan.

He took on the incredible challenge to change perceptions, proving that disability is no barrier to climbing the world's highest mountain.

The money he raised during his climb would go on to benefit five charities that aided him with his recovery: The Gurkha Welfare Trust, On Course Foundation, Blesma, Pilgrim Bandits and Team Forces.