Prince Harry skilled some soccer heartache as he went head-to-head in a penalty shoot out with a German official.

The Duke of Sussex is in Germany for this yr's version of the Invictus Games, the profitable multi-sport occasion he created for wounded, injured and sick navy personnel each serving and veterans.

After he officially launched on September 9 in Düsseldorf the 2023 version of the paralympic-style competitors, he headed to the studio of the late-night soccer present Das Aktuelle Sportstudio.

Broadcast by the German channel ZDF, the German model of Match of the Day included an interview with Prince Harry, whose look served to advertise his worldwide initiative spotlighting veterans and repair folks.

But it additionally noticed the Duke of Sussex dealing with a purpose wall problem alongside Germany's Defence Minister Boris Pistorius and two different company.

Taking half within the penalty shoot out in good spirits, King Charles's second son requested what would occur if he did not rating, to which TV presenter Sven Voss stated: "You have to wear a German jersey."

The Duke was invited to go first "since you are Prince Harry", as famous by the present's host Katrin Müller-Hohenstein.

All smiles, Harry made his makes an attempt whereas being inspired by the cheerful public who clapped their fingers with anticipation.

But regardless of his recognized love for soccer, the California-based royal did not hit the targets within the make-shift purpose 3 times in a row.

Left barely red-faced, the royal positioned one other ball on the penalty spot earlier than leaving the centre stage to Mr Pistorius.

As he had the soccer he had utilized in his fingers, he requested the minister which one he most well-liked to make use of.

Pointing on the one he had used and failed to attain with, the Duke then joked: "This one is rubbish".

To add insult to damage, Mr Pistorius effortlessly positioned his soccer within the backside proper nook of the purpose twice.

The Duke is ready to stay in Germany for the remainder of the week, with the Games coming to a detailed on September 16.

His spouse Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, missed the opening ceremony however is anticipated to affix the royal on September 11.