Prince Andrew abseils for charity
Prince Andrew abseiled down Europe's tallest building today for charity.
Andrew descended the Shard skyscraper in London, beginning his stunt from the 87th floor, just below the top of the 1,016ft tower - and finishing half an hour later on level 20.
The 52-year-old royal was one of around 40 people to lower themselves to raise money for educational charity the Outward Bound Trust and the Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund.
Donors have given more than £290,000 to sponsor Andrew, who is the Outward Bound Trust's chairman of trustees.
As a former Royal Navy helicopter pilot who served in the Falklands War, he said the Marines were especially close to his heart.
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D. A . Agius
Sep 4th 2012, 07:11
Not exactly a nice abseil.... seems like he was scared, or otherwise they were not exactly sure about the strength of the window panes :P
henry caruana
Sep 3rd 2012, 23:49
how lucky are the MALTESE population to have such great news with morning
breakfast regarding a person most hated by British population
Please choose the reason of your report below: