Britain's Prince Harry and Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, have both pledged their support to National Paralympic Day.

Prince Harry has pledged his support to National Paralympic Day

Prince Harry - who has been busy organising the Invictus Games, a multi-sport event for injured or wounded soldiers due to take place in September - has called on the nation to be inspired by the upcoming event, which will take place on August 30 in London, Birmingham and Liverpool.

He said: "Through my work with Invictus Games and in seeing ParalympicsGB in action at London 2012, I have seen first-hand how disability sport has the power to change and influence people's lives for the better.

"These men and women are not defined by their disabilities, but by their incredible sporting achievements. National Paralympic Day is another opportunity for the public to acknowledge this and hopefully be inspired by it."

Harry was not the only royal to lend his support to National Paralympic Day as Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, is also backing the sporting event.

He said: "Once again National Paralympic Day will celebrate all that is excellent about the Paralympic Movement. Once again present and future Paralympians will have the opportunity to show us that disability is no barrier to competitive and spectacular sport.

"After the success of para-sports at London 2012, as well as Sochi and Glasgow this year, here is a chance to remind ourselves just how exciting they can be at first hand. I hope that many will want to cheer on the teams in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park."

Tim Hollingsworth, Chief Executive of the British Paralympic Association, added: "It is fantastic to have the backing of both our Royal Patron, The Earl of Wessex, and Prince Harry for our activities on 30 August to celebrate National Paralympic Day.

"Their interest and support is clear as is their commitment to the Paralympics and to the power of sport to change people's lives. We are particularly delighted that The Earl is joining us in London.

"We know that interest in Paralympic sport is at an all-time high in this country and through National Paralympic Day we can help as many people as possible learn more about the Paralympics, be inspired by our amazing athletes and get involved in disability sport."

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