Prince Harry carried out a charity skydive on the outskirts of Toronto on Friday, according to GB News and the New York Post, fulfilling a pledge he had made to 102-year-old Second World War veteran Ed Marshall.
The jump was organized to raise awareness and funds for two Canadian military charities, the True Patriot Love Foundation and Sunnybrook, according to the New York Post and GB News.
According to GB News, Marshall's doctors ruled it unsafe for him to jump again after he had already completed a similar skydive for his 100th birthday, so his grandson Bailey took his place alongside Harry for the descent.
The Times of India reported that Harry made a call to Meghan Markle after the jump, and the New York Post reported that Meghan was described as worried about the stunt.
GB News reported that Harry kissed the ground after landing and gave an update on his life in the UK, according to that outlet.
How each side covered it
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- NBC News reported Harry went skydiving to raise money for veterans.
- The Mirror emphasized Harry honoring a promise made to the 102-year-old veteran.
“Moment daredevil Prince Harry honours promise made to 102-year-old Second World War veteran” — The Mirror
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- The Times of India reported Harry jumped from a plane in Canada to fulfil a promise.
- The Times of India reported Harry made a call to Meghan Markle after the jump.
“Prince Harry jumps off a plane in Canada to fulfil a promise; makes a sweet call to Meghan Markle after t” — The Times of India
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- The New York Post reported the jump took place in Toronto on Friday for two named charities.
- The New York Post reported Meghan Markle was described as worried about the stunt.
- GB News reported the veteran's grandson, Bailey, jumped in his place due to medical advice.
- GB News reported Harry kissed the ground after landing and gave an update on his UK life.
“Prince Harry goes skydiving for 102-year-old WWII veteran — leaving Meghan Markle worried” — New York Post
Questions readers ask
What did Prince Harry do in Toronto?
Prince Harry completed a charity skydive near Toronto on Friday to raise money for two Canadian military charities, according to the New York Post and GB News.
Why did Prince Harry make the jump?
He was fulfilling a promise made to 102-year-old Second World War veteran Ed Marshall, according to GB News and The Mirror.
Did the veteran himself jump?
No. According to GB News, doctors ruled it unsafe for Ed Marshall to skydive again after he had already done so for his 100th birthday, so his grandson Bailey jumped in his place.
What charities benefited from the skydive?
The True Patriot Love Foundation and Sunnybrook, two organizations supporting Canada's military community, according to the New York Post and GB News.
What did Prince Harry do after landing?
According to The Times of India and the New York Post, he made a call to Meghan Markle; GB News reported he kissed the ground and gave an update on his life in the UK.
Sources · 5 outlet reports
- NBC NewsLeft-leaningPrince Harry goes skydiving to raise money for veterans
- The MirrorLeft-leaningMoment daredevil Prince Harry honours promise made to 102-year-old Second World War veteran
- The Times of IndiaCenterPrince Harry jumps off a plane in Canada to fulfil a promise; makes a sweet call to Meghan Markle after t
- GB NewsRight-leaningPrince Harry kisses the ground after jumping out of a plane - before giving update on life in the UK
- New York PostRight-leaningPrince Harry goes skydiving for 102-year-old WWII veteran — leaving Meghan Markle worried