Britain's Prince Harry is to support a group of injured servicemen as they attempt to climb Mount Qomolangma, the world's highest summit, according to contactmusic.com.

The 27-year-old royal - who has not yet revealed whether he will be able to join the trekkers on their mission, is backing the expedition in his capacity as patron of the Walking with the Wounded charity.

Speaking at the launch of the mission, Harry said: "Walking With The wounded has become a household name. It has changed from being a one-off expedition into a fully-fledged charity.

"It now blazes the trail in showing wounded servicemen and women that hope remains."

While it thought Harry's military commitments could prevent the prince from joining the servicemen on the Qomolangma expedition, he is determined to support them all the way.

He added: "It's not just about the men that you see before you. It's about the future of so many more."

"The expedition to the Himalayas, of which I am so proud to be patron, is raising money to train and educate those with physical and cognitive injuries suffered in war to manage their transition into civilian employment."