Ben McBean was dubbed a hero by the royal after losing his left arm and right leg in a landmine blast in Afghanistan
Prince Harry told a former Royal Marine to have a “well-deserved beer” after the double-amputee completed a gruelling charity run through London yesterday.
Ben McBean, 27, was dubbed a “hero” by the royal after losing his left arm and right leg in a landmine blast in Afghanistan in 2008.
Medics feared Ben from Plymouth, might die from his injuries but the former commando today finished a 31-mile run with his route creating the shape of a giant poppy on the city’s map.
Harry, 30, embraced his former colleague yesterday after he crossed the finishing line at Tower Bridge in central London and Ben admitted the prince’s appearance came as a complete surprise.
Speaking after the run, he said: “I’m still in shock. I didn’t expect to see Harry.
“He said ‘well done’ and that I’d raised lots of awareness for a good cause.
“He told me to go have a bath and a well-deserved beer.
“It was just like picking up where we left off.”
Ben said it was painful doing the run in his prosthetic limbs.
He said: “I found it very difficult to get from A to B.
“The run was both physically and emotionally exhausting, but so rewarding.”
