Prince Harry of Wales at Spitsbergen

Prince Henry ("Harry") of Wales is in Norway these days, taking part in the group "Walking With The Wounded". According to Dagbladet.no the prince arrived with the group at Longyearbyen yesterday. The team, which aims to reach the geographical North Pole, includes among others four wounded soldiers, of which two are amputees. The purpose is among others to raise money for various charities in support of ex-servicepeople.

Prince Harry will follow the team for the first days of the trek before returning to England on 5 April. See also ABC News 29 March 2011.