Prince Harry Phones Meghan After Charity Skydive for Veteran
Prince Harry completed a charity skydive near Toronto to honor Ed Marshall, a 102-year-old Second World War veteran. After landing, Harry called Meghan Markle, who he said was relieved once the jump was over. He joked that Marshall had persuaded him to take part and that he could not let the veteran down.
Harry, the Duke of Sussex, is 42 and a father of two. He met Ed Marshall, a 102-year-old Second World War veteran, at Sunnybrook Hospital’s veterans center in Toronto in November 2025. Their shared service histories helped form a bond, and Harry later promised to take part in the skydive. The jump took place near Toronto on Friday.
After landing, Harry spoke with CTV and confirmed he called Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, right away. He said she did not need persuading but felt relief once he was down, especially because the ascent took time. He joked that Ed’s persuasiveness left him no easy exit and that disappointing the veteran was not an option.
The story may draw fresh attention to veterans’ causes and charity skydives, especially among royal-watchers and military communities. Harry’s bond with a 102-year-old veteran could encourage intergenerational recognition of wartime service, while his immediate call to Meghan may humanize the couple for audiences interested in their family life. Coverage could also shape public perceptions of Harry’s charity work, though its broader social effect is likely modest and largely symbolic.