This is the heart-warming moment Prince Harry hugged a seven-year-old amputee who had travelled to the Invictus Games to meet his heroes.

Rio Woolf, from Bushey Heath, lost his right leg when he was just 14 months old and now dreams of one day competing for Team GB in the Paralympics.

The Hartsbourne Primary School pupil was given a week off lessons to fly to Orlando for the annual event and had the opportunity to spend some one-on-one time with Prince Harry.

Harry, who founded the Invictus Games to highlight the accomplishments of injured veterans, servicemen and women, was pictured cradling Rio to his chest as he pulled him in for a cuddle.

The 31-year-old royal then crouched down to take a photo next to Rio, who held his arm in a strong man pose as he smiled for the cameras.

The pair were seen chatting before Harry leant down for a closer look at his leg.

Rio told the Observer: "It was amazing to meet Prince Harry again. I wasn't nervous because I've met him before but I was very excited. He was really nice and asked me about my special leg - I loved having a hug with him."

Rio was born with a one-in-a-million condition, Tibial Aplasia, which meant he had no shinbone, knee or ankle joint.

His parents decided to have his leg amputated so he wouldn't be restricted to a wheelchair and could have the option to walk with a false leg.

Rio won the nation's hearts earlier this month when he appeared on Good Morning Britain.

He had the ITV show's hosts in fits of laughter as he showed his sense of humour, taking over the camera to zoom in on Ben.

Rio also recreated Prince Harry's famous mic drop ahead of the games, making the hand motion as he joked: "Hi Harry. Boom."

The aspiring wheelchair basketball Paralympian told presenter: "It's a good way to get involved in sport and it shows that amputee people can do sport... Even if they have no arms."

Nearly 500 athletes from 14 different countries competed in the Paralympic-style sports competition over a four-day period.