Prince Harry thanks wounded soldiers after they become first all-amputee team to row across ocean

Applause: The team docked in Antigua just after 4pm after 46 days at sea
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Jamie Bullen4 February 2016

Prince Harry has thanked four wounded British soldiers who have created history by becoming the first all-amputee team to row across an ocean.

Row2Recovery, made up of Cayle Royce, Paddy Gallagher, Nigel Rogoff and Lee Spencer, docked in Antigua’s English Harbour just after 4pm on Thursday at the end of their 3,000-mile journey from the Canary Islands.

The foursome, who have three legs between them, battled crippling storms and serious injury to complete the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge in 46 days.

At one point during the challenge one member broke his prosthetic leg.

Achievement: From left to right: Paddy Gallagher, Nigel Rogoff, Cayle Royce and Lee Spencer
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Prince Harry congratulated the team on their achievement via a video call and said their amazing determination proved there is life after injury.

The Endeavour Fund, set up by the by The Royal Foundation for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry to support wounded and sick servicemen and women, is one beneficiary from the team’s fundraising.

Team skipper Cayle Royce, who lost both legs when he was injured by a bomb in Afghanistan, said: "We are so proud to be the first all-amputee team to row an ocean and extremely humbled by the support we have received.

"We are very proud to be able to support injured servicemen and women everywhere through the Endeavour Fund, Help for Heroes and Blesma.

"Although totally exhausted, we are ready to celebrate the fact we have just conquered 3,000 miles in the world's toughest ocean rowing race.

"There is life beyond injury - that's our message, we hope it's out there."

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