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Sylvia Disley, 86, won bronze at 4x100m relay at 1952 Olympics
Today slipped on stage during medal ceremony at London Marathon
Prince Harry helped her up and held her hand as she stepped off stage
Sylvia is widow of marathon co-founder and pressed button to start race
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By Siofra Brennan For Mailonline

Published: 09:08 EST, 24 April 2016 | Updated: 13:32 EST, 24 April 2016

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Taking a tumble in public is always an embarrassing occurrence.

But when former Olympian Sylvia Disley, 86, slipped over during the medal presentation at today's London marathon, at least she had a royal on hand to come to her rescue.

Prince Harry, 31, who is patron of The London Marathon Charitable Trust raced to Sylvia's aid when he spotted the retired sprinter slipping up on stage.

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When former Olympian Sylvia Disley slipped over during the medal presentation at today's London marathon, at least she had a royal on hand to come to her rescue in the form of Prince Harry

Prince Harry rushed to Sylvia's aid when she noticed she'd taken a tumble during the medal ceremony at today's London Marathon

He bent down to took her arm to help her back on her feet again, and as they left the stage he was seen still holding on to her hand in a reassuring fashion.

Luckily Sylvia didn't seem to be injured by the fall and took the mishap in good spirits.

She seemed to still be smiling even she tumbled to the ground and matched Harry's grin as he firmly grasped her hand.

Sylvia made the 200 metres sprint final at the 1948 Olympics and won a bronze medal in the 4x100m relay at the next Olympics in 1952.

Harry and another man caught Sylvia's arms and helped her back on her feet again

She is the widow of the London Marathon co-founder John Disley who died in February this year, aged 87.

This morning, she kicked off the marathon by pushing the traditional red button to send the elite wheelchair competitors off in pursuit of London Marathon glory.

Harry is the patron of The London Marathon Charitable Trust, and will present trophies to the top three elites and IPC Athletics Marathon World Cup racers later today.

Harry rushed to the aid of the widow of the London Marathon co-founder John Disley who died in February this year, aged 87

Harry helping up the former sprinter who got to the final of the 200m at the 1948 Olympics and won a bronze medal at the 4x100m relay in 1952

Earlier today, a video was released of the the Prince with his brother the Duke of Cambridge and his wife Duchess wearing blue headbands in support of those running the marathon for the Heads Together Campaign.

The campaign is the 2017 Virgin Money London Marathon Charity of the Year and aims to change the national conversation on mental wellbeing in partnership with various mental health charities including Place 2 Be of which the Duchess is patron

Taking no chances, Harry kept hold of Sylvia's hand after helping her back up off the ground

Luckily Sylvia did not appear to be too shaken by the fall

Kate, William and Harry couldn't stop giggling as they posed wearing blue Heads Together headbands, and were unable to keep straight faces for long enough to do a serious photo.

The close trio lined up for an official photo in their headbands, and William told the others: 'Let's do a serious one.'

They managed a grave-looking pose for seconds before dissolving into fits of giggles.

The young royals couldn't contain their laughter as they attempted to do serious poses for an official photo

A second attempt didn't go much better with Kate in particular struggling to maintain a straight face.

The Duchess who is known for her commitment to raising awareness of mental wellbeing problems in young people said in the video: 'Mental health is just as important as physical health.'

She opted for a dressed-down look for the film, wearing a breton top and skinny jeans.

Prince Harry added: 'We can all play our part by talking and listening to each other and helping each other find support.'

And William concluded: 'Let's get our heads together and change the conversation on mental health.'

The video was filmed in the gardens at Kensington Palace three days ago, but was released today in support of London marathon runners who are completing the 26-mile challenge.