William and Harry today visited Headley Court, the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre in Surrey, which will be one of the beneficiaries of the concert and pageant on May 7.

At the centre Harry was reunited with one of the injured servicemen who shared his return flight from his tour of duty in Afghanistan.

One of the soldiers they met was Lance Sergeant Adam Ball, 23, stationed with 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards in Aldershot. He lost a leg when he stepped on an explosive device in Afghanistan eight months ago and has spent the last six months at Headley Court.

“I’m happy that the princes have come today, it’s good that they come and show an interest in what we are doing and see how we are getting on,” he said. [view video]

“With Harry having done it himself he knows the ins and outs and it’s more like banter, talking to an Officer maybe, than talking to a royal.”

William said: “As brothers, we are delighted to be supporting the City of London in saluting all those who serve their country. As well as raising money for vital rehabilitation facilities, City Salute is an opportunity for us all to celebrate the fantastic contribution made by our servicemen and women and their families.”

“It is also a chance to pay tribute to the casualty evacuation and medical staff of all three Services who protect and care for the wounded so brilliantly and with such tireless dedication,” he said. (via The Telegraph)