The man who moved Meghan Markle to tears! Veteran who proposed at the Endeavour Fund Awards struggled with mental health issues after IED blast in Afghanistan but has since become a champion racing driver
- Danny Holland, 29, proposed to Lauren Price, 24, at Endeavour Fund Awards
- Veteran, from Wrexham, was involved in IED blast while serving in Afghanistan
- Left struggling with mental health and became driver as part of rehabilitation
The military veteran who left Meghan Markle teary-eyed after proposing to his girlfriend at the Endeavour Fund Awards was left struggling with his mental health after being involved in an IED blast while serving in Afghanistan.
Danny Holland, 29, from Wrexham in North Wales, who popped the question to girlfriend Lauren Price, 24, was the first winner of the night at the ceremony, which took place at Mansion House in London.
He took home the award for Recognising Achievement, having been nominated by Mission Motorsport.
As part of his rehabilitation, Danny, from the Welsh Guards, became a driver who has since achieved wins and spots on podiums at national and international races.
Danny Holland, 29, from Wrexham in North Wales, popped the question to girlfriend Lauren Price, 24 (pictured together) after he won at the Endeavour Fund Awards at Mansion House in London on Thursday
Danny, from the Welsh Guards, took home the award for Recognising Achievement, having been nominated by Mission Motorsport. Pictured, with Lauren following his proposal
The military veteran (pictured accepting his award) was left struggling with his mental health after being involved in an IED blast while serving in Afghanistan
Meghan Markle (pictured with Prince Harry) could be seen applauding and cheering following the proposal on stage on Thursday
Now, Danny is working to get an instructor qualification, aiming to pass on his knowledge and experience to others on their way to recovery.
He had just been presented with his award, when, after an emotional speech, he paid tribute to Lauren and produced a ring.
Meghan Markle was visibly overcome with emotion following the proposal, and could be seen cheering and applauding Danny.
Stunned Lauren was then led onto the stage where Danny got down on one knee – and she said yes.
As part of his rehabilitation, Danny (pictured with Lauren) became a driver who has since achieved wins and spots on podiums at national and international races
Danny has just been presented with his award, when, after an emotional speech, he paid tribute to Lauren and produced a ring (pictured with Lauren)
There was an audible gasp from the audience, while Meghan – sitting just meters away on the front row sandwiched between her husband and Ross Kemp – grinned and clasped her hands together in the middle of her chest.
She and Harry vigorously applauded the couple, while the duchess turned to her husband and looked to say: ‘Oh my God!’
Meanwhile actor Ross, known for his tough guy image, could be seen wiping tears from his eyes at the sweet moment.
Grinning Harry began laughing delightedly as the happy couple embraced before leaving the stage.
Following Danny’s proposal, there was an audible gasp from the audience, while Meghan grinned and clasped her hands together in the middle of her chest. Pictured, Danny and Lauren
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex vigorously applauded the couple (pictured), while Meghan turned to her husband and looked to say: ‘Oh my God!’
Prince Harry laughed delightedly as the happy couple embraced before leaving the stage. Pictured, Danny and Lauren