Prince Harry Joins Injured Veterans On UK Trek

Prince Harry has donned his walking boots to join a team of injured veterans aiming to walk the length of the country.

The 31-year-old met up with the Walking with the Wounded (WWTW) team in Shropshire, to take part in a 17-mile stretch of their Walk of Britain journey.

He was filmed happily chatting with his fellow walkers and, at one point, pausing in a country lane to compliment a driver inside their classic Jaguar car.

The expedition involves six wounded ex-servicemen and women walking from Scotland to London, covering 1,000 miles in 72 days.

The walk started on 22 August in Scotland and will finish at Buckingham Palace on 1 November, travelling via the North East, North West, Wales, Midlands, South West, South East and East Anglia.

The team have all suffered serious injuries, both physical and mental, as a result of their time in the armed forces.

Speaking ahead of the walk, the Prince said he was "hugely looking forward" to joining the team on their "formidable" challenge.

Announcing the trek earlier this year, Harry 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."

He added: "They will see that, whatever their circumstances, these men and women are looking to the future."

It is hoped the challenge will raise awareness of the work WWTW carry out across the country to help veterans in their transition to civilian life.

As well as providing physical and psychological support for injured service personnel, the charity also offer assistance for homeless veterans and those who find themselves before the courts.

Prince Harry has supported WWTW since the charity was formed, taking part in their trek to the North Pole in 2011 and South Pole in 2013.

He was also patron of the their Everest Expedition in 2012.

On leaving the Army earlier this year, the prince said he would remain committed to supporting those who are serving, or have served their country.

The issue is a key area of focus for The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry .

The Prince has also started voluntary work this autumn with the London District Personnel Recovery Unit, helping injured personnel.