Prince Harry tries his hand at archery as he supports a rugby charity that helps injured players through other sports (but Meghan stays at home)

  • Prince Harry, 33, learnt more about the Injured Players Foundation today 
  • The rugby charity offers support to players who were injured playing the sport
  • Harry was shown how the charity's beneficiaries now play archery and boccia 

Prince Harry tried his hand at archery as he stepped out for a charity engagement today.

The Duke of Sussex, 33, was on hand to learn more about rugby charity the Injured Players Foundation at their annual client forum at Twickenham Stadium, London, on Wednesday.

While he has attended a number of recent events with his new wife, the Duchess of Sussex, 36, she did not join him for this appearance.

Involved: Prince Harry learnt more about the Injured Players Foundation at Twickenham on Wednesday. The royal, who went solo at the engagement, is patron of the rugby charity

Involved: Prince Harry learnt more about the Injured Players Foundation at Twickenham on Wednesday. The royal, who went solo at the engagement, is patron of the rugby charity

Life after injury: Harry heard how the charity supports players who were injured on the pitch

Life after injury: Harry heard how the charity supports players who were injured on the pitch

Harry, who has been patron of the charity since 2010, looked engaged as he learnt more about how the charity support players who have suffered life-changing injuries on the pitch.

Some of the injured players demonstrated their skills in archery, tennis and boccia - with Harry trying his hand at archery during the engagement. 

The Injured Players foundation supports rugby players in England who have sustained catastrophic injuries playing the game, and helps prevent future injuries through research and education. 

Showing off their skills: Players demonstrated how they now play archery, boccia and tennis

Showing off their skills: Players demonstrated how they now play archery, boccia and tennis

Engaged: The prince spent time speaking to those who benefit from the foundation's work

Engaged: The prince spent time speaking to those who benefit from the foundation's work

Jolly prince! Harry was in high spirits as he learned more about the foundation's work 

Jolly prince! Harry was in high spirits as he learned more about the foundation's work 

A good sport! The prince was eager to get involved with a game of boccia with Russell Clarke

A good sport! The prince was eager to get involved with a game of boccia with Russell Clarke

How do I look? Harry tries a diving glove as he meets scuba divers Tom Horay, left, and Tom Hugues, right

How do I look? Harry tries a diving glove as he meets scuba divers Tom Horay, left, and Tom Hugues, right

The charity's assistance is available to any player and their family, from grassroots up to professional level, to empower them to lead their lives as fully and independently as they are able. 

Yesterday Harry and his wife Meghan visited the opening of an exhibition in London celebrating the South African freedom fighter who became his country's president.

A specially curated programme of historic artefacts, photographs and film is on show at the Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall in tribute to Mr Mandela on the centenary of his birth.

Harry and Meghan spent 45 minutes being shown around the collection after being warmly welcomed by Mr Mandela's granddaughter Zamaswazi Dlamini-Mandela.

King of comedy: Harry had IPF's Karen Hood and Dean Holder in stitches on Wednesday 

King of comedy: Harry had IPF's Karen Hood and Dean Holder in stitches on Wednesday 

Fast friends! IPF member Sam Harrison and the prince develop a secret handshake 

Fast friends! IPF member Sam Harrison and the prince develop a secret handshake 

Fun and games! The prince appeared to congratulate the contenders on their game of boccia

Fun and games! The prince appeared to congratulate the contenders on their game of boccia

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