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Prince Harry today paid a moving tribute to the victims of the London terror attacks as he launched his Invictus Games in Sydney.

The prince urged the world to draw strength in these challenging times from his "inspiring" Invictus Games.

Harry - who was drenched after a torrential downpour during a 25 minute walkabout in Sydney Harbour - was is in Australia to launch the paralyampic-style sporting event.

He said, "Can I start by also sending my thoughts to those affected by Saturday's attack in London Bridge.

The prince went on, "Australians form an important and vibrant part of the fabric of life in London and we are reminded of that in good times and bad.

"Our hearts go out to the victims, their friends and families," he said.

He added: "In these challenging times, we can all benefit from positive and inspiring stories from which to draw strength."

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Harry, 32, also spoke about the Manchester attack which claimed the lives of 22 and injured dozens.

Speaking on the grounds of the Governor General's residence Admiralty House Harry added, "The Invictus Games shows us that it is possible to overcome adversity, and that the impossible is possible, if you have the will.

"This spirit, championed by the games, extends far beyond the competition; when a bomb left a number of people with life-changing injuries in Manchester last month, wounded veterans, including Invictus team members, immediately offered themselves up to provide advice and support to the victims through their recovery process."

The prince said he was confident that the Games would be welcomed in "sports mad" Australia. "The Invictus Games are coming to Australia – game on down under."

The Australian Government has confirmed that two Australians were among the seven killed in the terror attacks in London.

Australian nurse Kirsty Boden, 28, has been confirmed among the dead. Another Australian Sara Zelenak, 21, is still missing.

Harry's passion about the terror attacks was echoed by Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, also at the launch of Invictus Games Sydney 2018.

Mr Turnbull said the recent terrorist attacks in Manchester and London were seen as an attack on Australia and his nation's values.

"We are reminded now and forever how our freedoms depend, today, as they did a century ago, in your putting your lives on the line to keep us free.

"The games are called Invictus - unconquered, you are unconquered, you are unconquerable, just as are the values for which you fought, for which you fight, for which our nations stand.

"And I thank you, Your Royal Highness, for the sympathy, for the condolences, for the solidarity you show us, as we show the people of Britain.

"When we saw the people of Britain attacked, Manchester Arena, London Bridge, it was an attack on Australia and our values as well.

"And tragically, as we know, two young Australians lost their lives in that shocking terrorist attack on London Bridge," he said.

Governor-general Sir Peter Cosgrove, who hosted the launch ceremony at his official residence, sent his "deepest condolences" to the victims and Harry followed saying: "Can I start by also sending my thoughts to those affected by Saturday's attack in London Bridge.

The Games for injured, wounded and sick servicemen and women from 17 countries will be held in Sydney in October next year.

Harry then got in a boat Prince to watch sport exhibitions, a yacht race on the harbour and meet the public together with Premier Gladys Berejiklian at Campbell’s Cove near Circular Quay.

But a freak storm wrecked the plans to showcase the games that start in 500 days, with the world famous Sydney Opera House as the backdrop.

He didn't bother with an umbrella as the heavens opened during his walkabout as hundreds of locals turned out to see him.

War widow Daphne Dunne, 97, whose first husband died in Papua New Guinea in 1945 during the Second World War, met Harry by the Opera House in May 2015.

She said: "He kissed me on the other cheek this time. He really is a lovely young man. He is warm and genuine and really cares about his injured service men and women. He is doing a fantastic job supporting them."

Others joked that he had brought the British weather with him. He joked, "What's not to like?"

Earlier Harry said , "The Invictus Games shows us that it is possible to overcome adversity, and that the impossible is possible, if you have the will," he said.

In an emotional speech he told how that it was flying back from his own tour of duty in Afghanistan with three young soldiers in induced comas that inspired him to do more for wounded veterans.

"Sport is what would make the difference. Sport would help these guys and girls fix their lives and reconnect with those around them.

"And the spectacle of sport combined with stories of recovery against the odds, would inspire everyone who saw it," he said.

Invictus Games Sydney 2018 will host injured, wounded and sick service men and women from 17 countries in a range of competitions. The next Games take place in Toronto in September this year.