Prince Harry Takes a Daring Leap From 12,000 Feet After Making an Unusual Promise to a 102-Year-Old War Hero

Prince Harry has fulfilled an extraordinary promise to a 102-year-old World War II veteran by jumping out of an aircraft during a charity skydiving event in Canada.

The Duke of Sussex completed the jump on September 25, alongside the veteran’s grandson and two other participants. Footage of the adventure was released by the Sunnybrook Foundation on November 4, giving royal fans a glimpse of Harry’s daring challenge.

The unusual story began last November, when Harry visited the Sunnybrook Veterans Centre in Toronto and met Ed Marshall, a former paratrooper who served during World War II.

During their conversation, Marshall showed the prince photographs of a charity skydive he had completed to celebrate his 100th birthday. Impressed by the veteran’s achievement, Harry agreed to take part in a jump with him.

However, a medical assessment later determined that it would not be safe for the 102-year-old to make another parachute jump. His grandson, Bailey Fullan, stepped in to take his place, while Marshall accompanied the group aboard the aircraft and cheered them on.

Harry joined Fullan, Canadian Armed Forces veteran Jeremy Blair and Sunnybrook president and CEO Dr. Andy Smith for the jump. The group embraced after landing safely.

Following the experience, Harry thanked the foundation and Marshall’s family for making the promise a reality.

He also joked that he would be more careful about making bets after seeing photographs of a 102-year-old who had already completed a skydive.

Fullan described the experience as fantastic, saying he was proud to take part in an event supporting Canadian veterans.

The fundraiser benefited the Sunnybrook Foundation and the True Patriot Love Foundation, organizations that support members of Canada’s military, veterans and their families.

Harry served for 10 years in the British Army, including two tours in Afghanistan. His participation also reflects his longstanding commitment to supporting injured service personnel and veterans through the Invictus Games, which he founded in 2014.

What began as a conversation between a young prince and a remarkable veteran ultimately became a promise kept, with Marshall’s grandson carrying the family’s place in the skies.

Source: Dailymail