Yahoo Lifestyle Aussie Invictus Game star meets Prince Harry
As he shared a joke with Prince Harry, Australian former commando Damien Thomlinson reflected on the bond he shares with the down-to-earth royal.
‘Harry served in the army for 10 years,’ Damien tells New Idea.
'He's just one of the boys.'
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Damien Thomlinson and Prince Harry.
Double amputee Damien, who lost both legs while on active service in Afghanistan in 2009, was part of the 40-strong Australian team competing in the Invictus Games last week.
‘Harry asked how we were doing,’ says Damien, 34.
Competing in the 2014 Invictus Games, Damien represented Australia in a number of sports, including wheelchair basketball.
'Being part of that helped me get to where I am now today,' says Damien.
Earlier this month, Damien and his teammates travelled to Orlando, Florida to battle against 500 competitors from 15 nations to secure a place on the winner’s podium.
‘Walking into the stadium with the team for the opening ceremony was one of my proudest moments to date,’ Damien recalls.
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