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PRINCE Harry , accidentally displaying his Hugo Boss underwear hanging out of his jeans, ducked a cycling challenge today after arguing his bottom was too small for the sport.

The prince watched Lance Corporal Kevin Pollard (L) and veteran Jonathon Le Galloudec rowing [PA]

The fourth in line to the throne paid a morale boosting visit to wounded troops at a training camp for applicants hoping to win a place in the British Armed Forces team for the Invictus Games,  a Paralympic-style international competition for injured military veterans in London in September.
Harry, who came up with the idea of Britain hosting the competition after visiting the American-invented Warrior Games in Colorado last year, watched hopefuls going through their paces in three of the eight sports at Tedworth House recovery centre in Tidworth, Wiltshire.
He had a quick go on a static handbike away from most of the cameras but turned down a challenge to try out a recumbent bike used by amputee servicemen. “I haven’t got the padding for it,” he said, laughing and patting his backside.
The 29-year-old Prince, who is helping to organise the games in his role as a Captain in the Army, went to wish good luck to competitors at the training camp at Tedworth House, which is jointly run by the Help for Heroes charity and the Ministry of Defence.

Harry showed off a little more than he probably intended during the visit [PA]

“I have seen how powerful sport is as a means of rebuilding confidence as well as aiding with physical rehabilitation,” said Harry, who watched training sessions for wheelchair rugby, cycling and rowing.
“These men and women are fighters by nature. The intense physical training and competitive spirit that will be forged inside this team as they prepared to represent their country in the Invictus Games will, I hope go some way to helping the recovery not only of those who hope to be selected here today, but also inspire others along the way.”

Harry chatted to those hoping to take part in the Invictus Games [PA]

Some 182 applicants have already come forward, hoping to win a place in the 100-strong British team, and more are expected before the final selection process in late July and early August. They will compete against 12 other nations at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park from September 10 to 14.
“If we can beat the Americans, the only thing that will be better than that will be beating the French,” said Martin Colclough, the British chef de mission, or team manager.
Among the hopefuls who met Harry today were Royal Marine Don Maclean, 36, who lost his right foot and ankle when he stepped on a roadside bomb in Afghanistan in April 2011.
Marine Maclean, who is originally from Glasgow but lives in Liverpool, hopes to compete in wheelchair basketball and cycling before leaving the forces in July and embarking on a career as a bike mechanic. “Cycling has become a massive part of my rehabilitation,” he said.  “I wouldn’t be at the stage I’m at now without it.”
He has taken part in several cycling endurance events, including the Big Battlefield Bike Ride across Europe and the Race Across America with injured veterans.

I have seen how powerful sport is as a means of rebuilding confidence as well as aiding with physical rehabilitation

Prince Harry

Harry also cheered on Jonathon “Frenchie” Le Galloudec, 33, a former Lance Corporal in the 4th Battalion The Rifles who was shot in the spine in Basra, Iraq, in 2007. He hopes to compete in rowing and swimming events at the Invictus Games.
“Sport has really helped me improve my confidence post injury and the sense of freedom I get from it is second to none,” the former soldier, now a motivational speaker, said. “My proudest sporting achievements are winning two bronze medals at the Warrior Games in 2013 and it would be an honour to be selected for the Invictus Games.”
Harry watched him win a rowing machine race and said: “Well done.”
Frenchie replied: “Your turn,” but the Prince was not in the mood to perform for the cameras.