Prince Harry: Military Medal Presenter

Showing up to participate in an honorable day, Prince Harry headed over to Portsmouth Naval Base followed by a visit to the Mary Rose Museum in the UK on Friday (March 18).

The young prince presented medals to members of the First and Second Mine Countermeasures Squadrons at Portsmouth Naval Base to mark their service in Iraq.

Shortly after, the 26-year-old made his to help lay the foundation stone for the new museum that will house Henry VIII’s flagship, Mary Rose.

In his commemorative speech, Prince Harry said, "I am delighted to be able to mark another milestone today in the extraordinary history of the Mary Rose. This Foundation Stone in Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard moves us a step closer to turning the vision and hard work of so many over the past 30 years - some might say 500 years - into reality. This will be a special place of celebration and learning for future generations, and one of commemoration for the English sailors and soldiers who lost their lives in the disaster on 19th July, 1545.

I would like to acknowledge the longstanding support for this project of my father, The Prince of Wales. I am so pleased to be building - quite literally - on his good work of so many years.

I wish every success to the volunteers and world leading experts, who are working towards the completion of the new Mary Rose Museum."

Enjoy the pictures of Prince Harry at the Portsmouth naval Base (March 18).


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Blue Peter presenter to walk wire for charity

20 February 2011 Last updated at 02:48 GMT Helen Skelton Skelton became the first person to solo kayak the Amazon in 2010 Blue Peter presenter Helen Skelton is to walk a tightrope between chimneys at Battersea Power Station to raise money for Comic Relief.

The 27-year-old is due to walk the 150m (492ft) long wire at the south London building on 28 February.

She will be at a height of 66m (216ft) and holding a pole in front of her to help balance.

A safety belt will be attached to her in case she falls while walking along the wire.

'Incredibly painful'

The BBC children's presenter said she was inspired to take on the challenge after watching the documentary Man On Wire, which shows Frenchman Philippe Petit walk a tightrope between the twin towers at New York's World Trade Center in 1974.

"I was so impressed when I saw the film that I said 'wouldn't it be amazing to do something like that'," she said.

Skelton has been secretly training in France for the challenge.

"I knew it would be scary and a challenge to stay focused but I really hadn't realised how physical it would be. I am covered in bruises from falling on the wire, which is incredibly painful.

"It has been hard work but that's what is going to make me grit my teeth and keep going when my arms burn.

"I only hope I can hold my nerve and keep my eyes on the wire - if I stay focused I'm sure I can make it across."

Skelton became the first person to solo kayak the Amazon during a challenge for Sport Relief in February 2010.


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