Prince Harry 'Drank Champagne From Prosthetic Leg' While on Trek to South Pole, Teammate Says
Actor Dominic West has revealed what actually happened during his trek with Prince Harry and others for Walking With the Wounded. Among the most humorous revelations is that Harry, along with his teammates, drank champagne from a prosthetic leg.
"Two of the Aussie guys stripped naked and ran around the pole, but most of us, Harry included, just went on a two-day bender with the Icelandic truck drivers who had brought some lethal home brew with them," West revealed during a press conference welcoming the participants home. "There was a lot of liquor drunk. We all drank champagne out of Duncan Slater's favorite prosthetic legs."
West also noted that Harry was a real team player who often helped care for his mates by building latrines and making sure they were comfortable on their skis.
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"He would often reach the meeting point before the rest of his men and would build these incredibly lavish, castellated latrines, with battlements and loo roll holders," West explained. "It must have taken him 40 minutes at least to build. They were just fabulous. I would often sit on the latrine thinking, 'This is a royal flush in every way!'"
West joined Harry on the trek to raise awareness and funds for wounded veterans and amputees. The team trekked to the South Pole in the course of three weeks. Working with, and supporting, wounded veterans is a passion of the younger prince's and one that he hopes to continue doing more of in an official capacity.
"Inspiring others is one of the cornerstones of this charity," Harry told the press. "To demonstrate to those who have suffered life-changing injuries that anything is still possible. That this truly unbelievable achievement by everyone behind me … will remind everybody that they can achieve anything they want to. Our wounded, injured and sick servicemen, they simply want to be treated the same way as before they were injured … with respect.
"For some the journey may be more of a challenge and it is up to us to make it as easy for them as we can. We can do that with training, with employment, or even with adventure," Harry continued. "If anyone has the ability to give these guys and girls a stepping stone as regards employment, then please do. You won't regret it."
