ROYAL FAMILY NEWSPrince Harry Commits to 'Daring Stunt' for Canadian Military Fundraiser After Meeting WWII Veteran, Event Announcement Says
Reports revealed that Prince Harry is set to commit a daring stunt after he met World War II veteran Ed Marshall and got inspired by him during a visit to Toronto.
Sept. 4 2026, Published 5:15 p.m. ET
Prince Harry is taking on a "daring stunt" for a Canadian military fundraiser.
The Duke of Sussex, 41, is set to skydive to raise money for the Sunnybrook and True Patriot Love foundations.
The date for the jump has not been announced.
Per the event's website, Harry decided to take part after meeting 102-year-old World War II veteran Ed Marshall at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto in November 2025.
Their conversation turned to Ed's own experience with skydiving.
Prince Harry supported the Invictus Games during its time in Canada.
Ed previously took part in the skydiving event to mark his 100th birthday.
His story left an impression on Harry, who later committed to taking part himself, according to the event announcement.
Ed will not attend the jump, but his grandson, Bailey, is expected to be there in his honor.
Harry also has an existing connection to both charities. The organizations supported efforts surrounding the Invictus Games when the sporting event was held in Canada.
Prince Harry Continued His Military Support
Prince Harry represented the British Army during his decade of military service.
The upcoming fundraiser also connects to an important part of Harry's background.
He served in the British Army for 10 years and completed two tours in Afghanistan.
His military career included work as a Forward Air Controller and Apache helicopter pilot.
Harry later founded the Invictus Games, which brings wounded, injured and sick military members together through sport.
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Prince Harry Returned to the U.K. With His Family
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle continued settling into their new chapter in the U.K.
Harry and Meghan Markle continue to adjust to their new chapter.
Per Page Six, the couple moved from California to the U.K. with their children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, on August 26 to be closer to King Charles III as he battles cancer.
Their children have since been enrolled in a prep school with a $25k-per-year tuition fee.
The couple has also been looking out for homes in the Cotswolds, which has renewed attention on Harry’s relationship with his brother, Prince William, and sister-in-law, Kate Middleton.
Per the Daily Mail, a friend of the couple previously described their approach to Harry and Meghan’s return
"It makes no difference if Harry and Meghan are in Oxfordshire, California or Timbuktu," they said.
They added, "William and Catherine will continue their lives of public service. They intend to lead by example."
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, along with Prince William and Kate Middleton, faced renewed attention following Harry’s U.K. return.
Royal reporter Tom Sykes also previously discussed the possible impact of Harry's return.
"It’s a huge slap in the face for William, and it does also create serious risks for the monarchy," Tom told Page Six.
He further described the situation as creating a "huge succession" of additional "challenges" for William.
Another royal insider, Kinsey Schofield, told Page Six that William’s circle believes "money and inheritance are part of the calculation" for Harry and Meghan's move.
