Prince Harry makes surprise appearance on TV show to send message to disabled veteran

The Duke of Sussex surprised a disabled veteran during an appearance on an American car renovation show. Prince Harry sent a personal video message to former Lance Corporal Stephan Van Niekerk, who had his Jeep restored on the National Geographic programme Car SOS. The former serviceman, from Taunton, Devon, was hit seven years by an improvised explosive device while serving. “After getting injured at such a young age after two tours of Afghanistan, you are the definition of inspiration because you are not defined by your injury,“ Harry told him. Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: Like The Independent on Facebook: Follow The Independent on Twitter: Follow The Independent on Instagram: Download the iOS & Android app: Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: