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Prince Harry was waved off by schoolchildren in Shropshire
The walk will take the group to Buckingham Palace on November 1
He joined the group who have walked 17 miles already
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Published: 12:23 EST, 30 September 2015 | Updated: 05:44 EST, 1 October 2015

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Royal heartthrob Prince Harry admitted today that he wasn't quite ready to 'settle down', saying he had a 'lot of things to get done' first.

The bearded fifth in line to the throne was speaking as he joined a group of intrepid ex-servicemen and women who are midway through on an inspirational 1,000 mile trek across Britain.

Harry – who has been repeatedly linked of late with both his most recent ex-girlfriends, Cressida Bonas and Chelsy Davy – was asked by ITV News whether he was 'anywhere near' settling down to which he replied: 'No. There are a lot of things to get done before settling down. Another seven miles to walk now which I'm not looking forward to… eight! Everyone looks forward to settling down but in the meantime it's work as usual so let's crack on.'

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Prince Harry joined the trekking group for the Walking with the Wounded's Walk of Britain

Harry larks about with one of his young fans as he meets those who have turned up to support him and his fellow walkers

He joined former military as well as two representatives of American football as the NFL are sponsors

The 31-year-old royal was speaking as he joined a group of ex-servicemen and women who are undertaking a 1,000 mile, 72-day trek throughout mainland Britain in aid of the veterans charity, Walking With The Wounded.

Harry was with veteran British soldiers Stewart Hill, Matt Fisher, Royal Marines Alex Robotham, Scott Ransley and U.S. Marines Kirstie Ennis and Andrew Benent, who make up the American contingent.

The six strong unit started their marathon walk on at the Glenfiddich distillery in Dufftown in the Scottish Highlands on August 22 and are due to walk across the gravel of Buckingham Palace's forecourt for their triumphant last day, on November 1.

Along the way they have been up Ben Nevis in Scotland, Snowdon, and Pen-y-Fan in Wales, and Scafell Pike in Cumbria, and into cities like Manchester and along country lanes.

They are staying the nights at hotels and castles and the homes of friends and supporters and are meeting people, giving talks in schools as they spread the word of how there can be an active life after service injury, and raising awareness of the charity's work.

Harry, who is patron of the expedition, joined them for a day in Shropshire where they were waved off by children from St. Lawrence Primary School at Church Stretton shortly after 9.30am.

Prince Harry jovially high-fives a delighted group of children as part of his walk today

Harry looks in high spirits as he takes part in the veteran's walk in a blue polo shirt, with a rucksack on his back

The Prince still finds some energy to throw an American football around despite his exertions on the route

Harry kneels on the grass to pose with a group of children who have turned up to meet the prince in person

Another young boy in a navy school uniform is treated to a handshake from the royal

Harry spoke to fellow walkers, left, and is seen having a good time in the group, right

Harry trudged through beautiful landscapes as he joined the group of serviceman hiking through the countryside

The rolling hills are visible as Harry and the servicemen head for their final destination, Ludlow Castle

Harry gives an encouraging pat on the back to one member of the hiking group

Prince Harry launched the walk in March with a speech where he said he was 'delighted' to join them

Looking in high spirits, the group arrived at Stokesay Castle, at Craven Arms, for a lunch stop before heading off for their final destination, Ludlow Castle.

Harry, who quit the military in June this year, told ITV News that he wanted to spend the rest of his life focusing on helping ex-servicemen and women get the support they need.

In particular he highlighted the issue of PTSD – Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome – which he said needed to be taken more seriously. 'Mental health is a sensitive subject but it doesn't need to be. We need to talk about it more, get rid of the stigma. What better people to bring that to the forefront than these guys? They are mentally strong and they are willing to talk about it,' he said.

'The good thing is the guys who have lost limbs and the guys who have visual injuries are the ones helping out the other guys. It works really well.

'It's hard for people to comprehend what's going through other people's minds. Every person is unique. There is not one solution for everybody.

The walk will take in 1,000 miles and ends on November 1 at Buckingham Palace

The group were waved off by school children in Shropshire and arrived for a lunch stop in Stokesay Castle

'All I will say is that if you can understand you have a problem straight away and someone can help you, then you are curable, you are fixable.

'Mental health and any issues involving your brain – my understanding is it's not permanent, you can get help so we need to be able to understand that and appreciate that these guys need a little bit of support, they don't want pity, just support and then they can get their lives back on track.'

Asked whether we as a society need to do more to help, Harry replied: 'Yes of course we need to do more. Not just these guys but everybody.

'A lot of these guys have never had a chance to talk about their feelings or emotions. The worst thing is in the Forces is trying to talk about your issues and people not accepting them or understanding it. It's a hidden injury so I can be very hard for people to accept there's something wrong with you when you can't see it.'

Despite leaving the military the prince said he would continue to be inspired by the people he worked with, saying: 'I love spending time with these guys. I like to think I know roughly what they're going through as well.

Harry was with veteran British soldiers Stewart Hill, Matt Fisher, Royal Marines Alex Robotham, Scott Ransley and U.S. Marines Kirstie Ennis and Andrew Benent, who make up the American contingent

The six strong unit started their marathon walk on at the Glenfiddich distillery in Dufftown in the Scottish highlands in August

'It's hard to say that because everyone is unique but the main focus, from my point of view, for the rest of my life anyway is to make sure they get the best support possible because I know, and more people are starting to see, how valuable they are within society.

'Whether it's in this country, or the USA, they are the best people on this planet to bring people together, to improve communities. I think it's something people need to take notice of.'

That look was just for a laugh. There's no way you can sit at Twickenham and not know there's a camera on you

Asked whether he missed the army, Harry revealed: 'I miss parts of it. That's another reason why I will be involved with these guys for the rest of my life. Because that military banter never goes, that dark sense of humour will always be there. We'll get into trouble together.'

The England rugby fanatic also revealed what was going on when he was photographed looking wryly at his Welsh-supporting brother, Prince William, at Twickenham on Saturday.

He said: 'No that look was just for a laugh. There's no way you can sit at Twickenham and not know there's a camera on you. The beauty about rugby is you can sit next to a brother or friend or complete stranger, both supporting different teams, give each other a high five and hug at the end and move on. So bring on this Saturday.'

Also on today's walk were two representatives from the world of American football including Dan Marino, 54, a former quarter back for the Miami Dolphins who said he wanted to show his support.

Harry wore turquoise trainers and a khaki back pack to join the walkers in Shropshire

Prince Harry chatted with fellow hikers, left, and appears to be talking about the direction of the walk, right

'It's special for these guys. They want to bring awareness of their cause. They are the true heroes,' he said.

With him was Osi Umenyiora, 33, and his wife beauty queen Leila Lopes, 29.

Umenyiora, who played for the New York Giants and Atlanta Falcons and is now an ambassador for the NFL, walked for three days with them last week too. 'They are fit guys. I've been around them and seen some of the things they have been able to do. They've got a great attitude about everything,' he said.

WWTW was set up to offer help to veterans who've been physically, mentally or socially disadvantaged by their service and also helps them gain new employment helping them transfer their skills to civilian life.

Former army air corps officer Harry, 31, has taken an active role in supporting the charity, joining part of the expedition to the North Pole in 2011, being patron of their Everest adventure in 2012 and trekking across Antarctica in 2013.

He has also set up the Paralympic-style Invictus Games for military men and women that has its second games next May in Orlando.

Prince Harry was happy to join in the middle of the group rather than lead the members

The prince shares a smile with a comrade on the walk and doesn't appear to be affected by the trek

The prince is currently working with armed forces personnel on a volunteer basis to find and settle into new lives post-rehabilitation at the Ministry of Defence's Personnel Recovery Unit , a role he started before quitting the military in June.

Walker Royal Marine Alec Robotham, 29, was invalided out of the services following the injuries he received after a suicide bomber exploded a device laden with ball bearings behind him in Afghanistan.

The shards of metal went through his legs, hitting his main arteries. He has a metal plate in his left foot and nerve damage to his right arm.

Harry has taken an active role in the charity joining part of the expedition to the North Pole in 2011, being patron of their Everest adventure in 2012 and trekking across Antarctica in 2013

Harry is working with the Ministry of Defence to help rehabilitate former soldiers

'It's been fantastic having Prince Harry here. He's a smashing guy and it's nice to have a normal down to earth chat with him,' he says. 'I'm sure if he could he would do the whole thing with us.' He adds of the long walk that the 'hardest part is getting up every day and doing the same thing. But we pick each other up and we have been having a laugh too.'

American marine Andrew Brenent, 32, suffers from PTSD and suffered a traumatic brain injury. He agrees that it is difficult motivating every day to get going again. But there have been blessings. It has only rained five days.

'The weather has been beautiful. I don't know who organised that for us!'

Dan Marino spent some time talking with Harry at the lunch stop and ever played a little football with him. 'We were chatting about the NFL game incoming up in London. He said he enjoys the game and likes to watch it as much as he can,' he said.

'He's a very engaging, nice young man and doing this for the wounded warriors is really cool.'

Former army air corps officer Harry has taken an active role in supporting the charity, joining part of the expedition to the North Pole in 2011, being patron of their Everest adventure in 2012 and trekking across Antarctica in 2013.

He has also set up the Paralympic-style Invictus Games for military men and women that has its second games next May in Orlando.

The prince is currently working with armed forces personnel on a volunteer basis to find and settle into new lives post-rehabilitation at the Ministry of Defence's Personnel Recovery Unit, a role he started before quitting the military in June.

Visit the Walking With The Wounded charity website here.