Prince Harry reunites with 97-year-old Aussie fan
As Prince Harry arrived in Sydney to launch the 2018 Invictus Games, the charming royal stopped by Circular Quay yesterday to greet fans.
Despite the rain, Harry went through the crowd shaking hands with those excited to meet him for over half an hour.
While the royal was making his way through the crowd, he spotted a familiar face.
Daphne Dunne, 97, was greeted by Harry with a peck on the check when he got to her in the crowd. The Prince also said “Oh, it’s you,” before embracing her.
The pair previously met in 2015 when Prince Harry was serving with the Australian Defence Force for a month.
Daphne was wearing her late husband, Albert Chowne’s, medals including his posthumously awarded Victoria Cross for his efforts during the Second World War.
“He kissed me on the other cheek this time,” she told The Telegraph. “He really is a lovely young [man] and he’s warm and genuine and really cares about the injured servicemen and women, he’s doing a fantastic job supporting them.”
On Wednesday, Harry spoke at the launch of the Invictus Games at Australian Governor General, Peter Cosgrove’s, official Sydney residence, Admiralty House on Sydney Harbour.
Other speakers included the Australian Governor General and Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.
Several Invictus athletes were also in attendance.
“Sport is what would make the difference. Sport would help these guys and girls fix their lives and reconnect with those around them. And the spectacle of sport combined with stories of recovery against the odds would inspire everyone who saw it,” Harry said.