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- Prince Harry made a surprise appearance on the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing.
- The Duke of Sussex video called his friend and Invictus Games ambassador JJ Chalmers during a training session.
- “I’m so genuinely proud of you,” Harry said during the call.
Prince Harry made a surprise appearance on the latest episode of the BBC. Strictly come dance.
The Duke of Sussex video called JJ Chalmers, a contestant on the show, during a training session with his partner, Amy Dowden.
Harry was all smiles during the 1 minute call as he praised and encouraged his friend for participating in the dance competition show.
People reports that JJ sustained serious injuries to his arms, face and legs in a bomb blast in Afghanistan in 2011 while serving in the elite Royal Marines.
In 2014 he volunteered for the Invictus Games and became the captain of the cycling team where he won a gold medal. According to IT IS! News, the 33-year-old is also an ambassador for the event.
“When I met JJ, he was a shell of himself, but then seeing you shine through Invictus and feel like yourself again, it was the beginning of an incredible journey.
“I’m so genuinely proud. You are not a dancer, proving that you can do anything you put your mind to, which is amazing,” said Harry.
JJ then reflected on how the Invictus Games had changed his life. Speaking into the camera, he said, “The simple fact is, if Prince Harry hadn’t created the Invictus Games, he wouldn’t have had that catalytic moment that changed my life forever. I wouldn’t be here without him.”
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A source close to the prince said IT IS! News that Harry was happy to support his friend and fellow veteran.
“The Duke is immensely proud of JJ both for his service and for the way he has persevered through his injury to take on his next big challenge.
“The Duke and JJ met at the first Invictus Games Harry created in 2014, when JJ competed for the British team. They have become close friends ever since, with JJ and his wife attending the Duke and Duchess wedding. They continue. working together on Invictus and other military projects. “
Strictly Come Dancing season 20 airs Sundays at 7pm on BBC Brit (DStv 120)
