The Duke of Sussex has congratulated a disabled veteran, saying he is "the definition of inspiration" and "fully deserved" his improved vehicle during a surprise appearance on Car S.O.S.
On Thursday, an episode of the National Geographic car renovation show saw former Lance Corporal Stephan Van Niekerk, 36, have his Jeep Grand Cherokee taken in because of persistent mechanical problems.The former serviceman, from Taunton in Somerset, joined 3rd Battalion, the Rifles, at the age of 21 before he was hit seven years later by an improvised explosive device.After the vehicle restoration was shown to Mr Van Niekerk, Harry said in a video message: "Stephan, congratulations.
I hope at this point you're sitting in your brand new, or certainly what looks like a brand new Jeep."Good on you mate, well done, fully, fully, fully deserved.
I can't think of anyone that deserves this more than you."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.
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