Prince Harry has been hailed "the most down to earth guy" by the Royal Marine he called a "hero."
The 32-year-old royal met Mark Ormrod, who lost both legs and an arm in Afghanistan, to invite him to his Invictus Games in Toronto in September and vowed he would never stop supporting injured soldiers.
Speaking to the Sunday People newspaper, Mark said: "Meeting Harry again was fantastic. He just inspires you to do well. He is the most down to earth guy and has the gift of making you feel at ease.
"When Harry is with soldiers, he is just one of the lads. There are no airs and graces and he is full of fun. But he also has such a passion and drive to support the military men and women who have suffered for their country. He is 100 per cent committed. The Invictus Games for injured military veterans was Harry’s vision and he made it a reality. Harry is inspiring. It was unreal to be in a car with him, hearing him talk passionately about the Games. He is so proud of his military comrades. He really does care."
The prince branded Mark a hero in 2008 – the first time he met him – when he and his brother William visited the military rehabilitation hospital at Headley Court in Surrey.
In 2007, Mark lost three limbs when he stepped on a landmine while on patrol in Helmand Province.
Mark explained to the publication: "It was really hard. No one had lost three limbs before. I was told I would never walk again but I was determined to prove the doctors wrong."
Prince Harry hailed ‘down to earth guy’
