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Harry picks veteran for royal Xmas card

Prince Harry's Christmas card features a picture of him with a Battle of Britain veteran, on what he says was one of his most memorable moments of 2015.

The picture chosen by Prince Harry as his Christmas card

Prince Harry's Christmas card features a picture of him with a Battle of Britain veteran. (AAP)

Prince Harry has chosen a picture of himself with a Battle of Britain veteran as the image for his Christmas card.

The picture shows Harry clasping the hand of 95-year-old Tom Neil, an ex-wing commander and Hurricane and Spitfire pilot, who fought in the famous aerial battle.

The photograph was taken on the day a Battle of Britain flypast was held to mark the 75th anniversary of the conflict.

The prince celebrated his 31st birthday that day - September 15 - and was due to fly in one of four two-seater Spitfires taking part.

However, when one of the vintage aircraft developed mechanical problems, he stepped aside to give Neil his place.

A Kensington Palace spokesman said: "Prince Harry has chosen this photograph with Battle of Britain veteran Tom Neil for his Christmas card.

"He considered it a great honour to meet Tom during the Battle of Britain flypast in September. It was one of his most memorable moments of 2015."


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