During his informal chat with
Mr Obama that lasted around
30 minutes the two men
discussed the Games.
"There is very little that can
truly prepare you for the reality
of war. The experiences can be
stark and long lasting.
In his speech delivered at the
military base Harry also spoke
about the profound effect
fighting in Afghanistan has had
on his life.
Harry said: "I am in no doubt
that my two deployments to
Afghanistan changed the
direction of my life.
"Returning to the UK after my
first deployment, I shared the
flight home with three
critically injured British
soldiers, all in induced comas,
and the body of a Danish
soldier, killed in action.
"It hit me then that this flight
was one of many, carrying
home men and women whose