Although the British Antarctic Expedition team withdrew from the “Invictus Games Antarctic Challenge” out of concern for the safety of the participants, Prince Harry and the other team members remained highly motivated and enthusiastically completed the journey to Antarctica. Prince Harry expressed that he was very happy to reach the Antarctic Circle on “Black Friday.” He also spoke highly of his teammates and expressed immense pride in their outstanding performance. All 12 members of the British Antarctic Expedition team had fought bravely for the honor and interests of Britain, and their bodies had suffered severe injuries during the war, with one member even losing both legs. Despite their physical disabilities and the extremely harsh natural environment of Antarctica, the team members overcame all obstacles and reached the summit of Antarctica with high morale.
It is reported that the efforts of Prince Harry and the members of the Antarctic Expedition team are expected to raise approximately 2 million pounds (about 19 million RMB) for the “Walking With The Wounded Foundation.” Ed Parker, captain of the British expedition team and founder of the charity foundation, said, “Crossing Antarctica was not easy for us; it was an extreme journey. Our feelings upon reaching the South Pole are indescribable. Through our actions, we want to show everyone that our country’s soldiers, even when disabled, are still capable of accomplishing arduous tasks.”