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Joshua Smith of Team USA spins during the men’s IT7 1500m final on April 17. He won gold.
03of 37Dean Mouhtaropoulos/GettyAngela Euson of Team USA competes during the women’s IJ2345 long jump final on April 17.For the dads and mums who have served, and have been wounded or injured or fallen ill, there’s nothing that compares to seeing them rediscover their ability to do whatever they put their minds to,“Prince Harrytells PEOPLE exclusively. “There’s nothing like seeing their kids watch proudly from the stands. It’s a true inspiration and a deeply touching experience.”
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Angela Euson of Team USA competes during the women’s IJ2345 long jump final on April 17.
For the dads and mums who have served, and have been wounded or injured or fallen ill, there’s nothing that compares to seeing them rediscover their ability to do whatever they put their minds to,“Prince Harrytells PEOPLE exclusively. “There’s nothing like seeing their kids watch proudly from the stands. It’s a true inspiration and a deeply touching experience.”
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“I feel like I have a special bond with all the teams, and I’m very much a supporter of the sport, as opposed to the winning. So there’s no picking sides for me!” Harry tells PEOPLE.
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Nathan King and Chris O’Brien of Team Australia compete against Team Unconquered 3 during sitting volleyball on April 17.
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“It’s been a lesson in serving a pur- pose greater than ourselves, and the benefit that comes from that extends to both the individual and community,“Prince Harrytells PEOPLE. I truly believe we are at our best when we’re in service to others, and Invictus is all about upholding that value.”
07of 37SEM VAN DER WAL/EPA-EFE/ShutterstockPrince Harrychats with Team USA’s Gabriel George on April 17 during the archery event.“It was like I was talking to a friend,” George tells PEOPLE of his time withPrince Harry.
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Prince Harrychats with Team USA’s Gabriel George on April 17 during the archery event.
“It was like I was talking to a friend,” George tells PEOPLE of his time withPrince Harry.
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Murphy, who lost his sight in a 2018 Army mission, needed a guide to assist him at the last minute for an April 17 race. His teammate Connell (right), a Navy vet, stepped in — just moments before running his own race. “What an amazing time,” says Connell, who is battling stage 4 thyroid cancer.
09of 37SEM VAN DER WAL/EPA-EFE/ShutterstockPrince Harryhappily snaps selfies in the crowd on April 17.“Many of these families have been to the darkest places imaginable. While each story is different and unique, the lessons are more relatable to all of us than they might seem. I am proud to watch their recoveries, but even prouder of their service to others,“Prince Harrytells PEOPLE.
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Prince Harryhappily snaps selfies in the crowd on April 17.
“Many of these families have been to the darkest places imaginable. While each story is different and unique, the lessons are more relatable to all of us than they might seem. I am proud to watch their recoveries, but even prouder of their service to others,“Prince Harrytells PEOPLE.
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12of 37Dean Mouhtaropoulos/GettyWouter Bakker of Team Netherlands Team Unconquered 1 competes against Team Georgia during sitting volleyball on day three.
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Wouter Bakker of Team Netherlands Team Unconquered 1 competes against Team Georgia during sitting volleyball on day three.
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17of 37Dean Mouhtaropoulos/GettyRafael Morfinenciso of Team USA flies through the air during the men’s IJ5 long jump on April 17.
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Rafael Morfinenciso of Team USA flies through the air during the men’s IJ5 long jump on April 17.
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Prince HarryandMeghan Marklesit courtside during sitting volleyball on April 16.
20of 37Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.Samir Hussein/WireImagePrince Harrycelebrates as his car — and pint-sized driver! — compete in the Land Rover Challenge at Zuiderpark on April 16.
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Prince Harrycelebrates as his car — and pint-sized driver! — compete in the Land Rover Challenge at Zuiderpark on April 16.
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Meghan MarkleandPrince Harryembrace a member of Team United Kingdom, wrapped in the Union Jack, on April 17.
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“They have a genuine interest in you,” she tells PEOPLE of meeting the couple. “They’re just there just to make us feel better. I gave [Harry] a bottle of maple syrup. He’s got a good handshake! He’s connecting in a way that’s not just on the surface. He’s listening. He cares.”
23of 37Chris Jackson/GettyHarry greets a little one on April 20 while hanging in the crowd during the indoor rowing competition.
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Harry greets a little one on April 20 while hanging in the crowd during the indoor rowing competition.
24of 37ANP via GettyTeam Canada and Team United Kingdom face off in an April 21 wheelchair basketball game.
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Team Canada and Team United Kingdom face off in an April 21 wheelchair basketball game.
25of 37Chris Jackson/GettyA competitor smiles while showing his strength on April 20 at the indoor rowing competition.
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A competitor smiles while showing his strength on April 20 at the indoor rowing competition.
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28of 37Patrick van Katwijk/GettyAlways up for entertaining kids, Harry gives a fist bump to a young spectator on April 20.
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Always up for entertaining kids, Harry gives a fist bump to a young spectator on April 20.
29of 37Joern Pollex/ShutterstockWheelchair basketball competitor Jelle van Der Steen of The Netherlands says hello to Harry during the April 21 game. The former Marine had surgery last week and couldn’t compete, but wanted to support his team, so attended in his hospital bed, a move thatinspired the prince.
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Wheelchair basketball competitor Jelle van Der Steen of The Netherlands says hello to Harry during the April 21 game. The former Marine had surgery last week and couldn’t compete, but wanted to support his team, so attended in his hospital bed, a move thatinspired the prince.
30of 37Joern Pollex/GettyOn April 21, Jessica Garneau of Team Canada and Ronald van Dort of Team Netherlands compete in a wheelchair basketball game.
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On April 21, Jessica Garneau of Team Canada and Ronald van Dort of Team Netherlands compete in a wheelchair basketball game.
31of 37Chris Jackson/GettyHarry takes a selfie with Jacek Domaski of Team Poland following the April 20 indoor rowing event.
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Harry takes a selfie with Jacek Domaski of Team Poland following the April 20 indoor rowing event.
32of 37Peter Dejong/AP/ShutterstockVictoria Ross of Team United Kingdom gets emotional on April 22 after receiving her medal for wheelchair basketball.
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Victoria Ross of Team United Kingdom gets emotional on April 22 after receiving her medal for wheelchair basketball.
33of 37ShutterstockHarry offers a hug to a medal-winning athlete on April 22 following a wheelchair basketball game.
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Harry offers a hug to a medal-winning athlete on April 22 following a wheelchair basketball game.
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35of 37Prince Harry and King Willem-Alexander.Aaron Chown/PA Images/GettyKing Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands joins Harry at the April 22 wheelchair basketball final.
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King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands joins Harry at the April 22 wheelchair basketball final.
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source: people.com
