Prince Harry demonstrated his military humour remains intact with a risqué joke that particularly resonated with a former US Marine battling testicular cancer.
During a breakfast meeting at the Invictus Games, Michael Harrod challenged the Duke of Sussex to share his best bad joke.
“He asked me, ‘What is the difference between snow men and snow women? Snowballs!'” Harrod recalled after meeting Harry at a UBC Aquatics Centre swimming event.
The joke held special meaning for Harrod, who was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2022.
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The former Marine had initially shared a joke from his son with the Duke, who later returned specifically to deliver his snowmen punchline.
The exchange sparked laughter among those present, showcasing Harry’s continued rapport with military veterans.
Harrod, 40, is competing in multiple events at the Invictus Games, including swimming, sitting volleyball and alpine skiing.
Following his cancer diagnosis, he chose an aggressive treatment approach, supported by his family. His son even gave him the nickname ‘Single Jingle’.
Prince Harry demonstrated his military humour remains intact with a risqué joke that particularly resonated with a former US Marine battling testicular cancer
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The veteran praised Prince Harry’s engagement with competitors at the games.
Harrod said: “He’s got a good sense of humour and he’s very engaging.
“For a man of his calibre and his stature to make the time is fantastic.”
He particularly commended Harry’s ability to remember previous interactions with veterans.
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Harrod added: “He makes the time to talk to people and remembers them from previous times he’s met them. He cares.”
The former Marine noted that participating in Invictus had given his life new purpose.
Despite being physically separated from Meghan Markle, who returned to California to be with their children, Prince Harry remained in high spirits on Valentine’s Day at the Invictus Games.
The Duke was seen posing for selfies and joking with South Korean and Danish team supporters.