Harry’s swoon-worthy beard may have been left behind in Africa, but for the 30-year-old Prince, his adventures continues!
As he prepares to celebrate his 31st birthday, the ginger-haired Prince shared a video message for rugby fans ahead of the Rugby World Cup,revealing the sport holds great power and potential.
“It’s no secret that I love top flight rugby,” he said in a short video. “But I’m also a passionate supporter of how powerful the grassroots game is in helping to improve people’s lives – the values it teaches, the enjoyment it brings and the unity it creates.”
Prince Harry adores teaching kids his beloved sport.
The proud uncle to Prince George and Princess Charlotte, revealed he personally felt that the sporting event was a “once in a generation opportunity” that brings people together.
“With the Rugby World Cup just around the corner,” he said. “This really is a once in a generation opportunity to deliver the greatest legacy for the game.”
The sporting- aficionado was particularly excited to be stepping up as the World Cup’s honorary president and is teaming up with British rugby great, Jonny Wilkinson.
Harry with sporting royalty, Jonny Wilkinson.
The former-Army pilot addressed hundreds of fans who had assembled at Twickenham, giving a stirring speech about the rugby event ahead of them.
“This is a very exciting day – just 100 days until the start of the Rugby World Cup,” Harry said with pride. “This tour will enable rugby fans from across the country to play their part in the build up to the tournament.”
“Rugby is a game built on values – respect, pride, team work and discipline,” he added. “As we have shown with the Olympic, Commonwealth and Invictus Games, we are a nation of great hosts; a nation that seizes the moment. The world will be expecting us to deliver and I know we won’t disappoint.”
The fifth-in-line-to-the-throne proudly admitted he knows the British public “will make every nation feel at home” and “will provide the best possible welcome to the 20 teams” and their fans coming to the UK.
Sister-in-law, Duchess Catherine and her fabulous new bangs along with hubby, Prince William will join Harry for the Rugby World Cup opening ceremony. The tournament will kick off on 18 September, when England competes against Fiji at Twickenham
Harry’s love of rugby is something he’s shared in all part of life, including his charity work.
