Invictus Games: British soldier Kieran Wood left with catastrophic brain injury hours after returning from Iraq honours charity on his wedding day

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Claire explained: “Kieran had come back from tour and enjoyed a family meal.” open image in gallery Kieran Wood on the day he arrived home from his first tour of Iraq, just hours before the crash that left him with severe brain damage She added: “I know he had been really excited to get home and see them all and they’d taken a picture together on the settee. open image in gallery Kieran Wood, 34, and Claire Wood, 39, with their newborn son, Bertie Wood, who was born on Valentine’s Day 2021 She said: “To do all these competitions and be a brilliant father too is just amazing.” And Kieran has worked tirelessly to raise money for Help for Heroes – participating in fundraising and fellowship events. '” open image in gallery Claire and Kieran Wood with their newborn son, Bertie Wood, who was born on Valentine’s Day 2021 She added: “Bertie and Kieran bonded instantly. “I asked Kieran’s mum if the day was everything she wanted for him and she said, ‘You and Bertie are everything we wanted for him’.“For our first dance, Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls, Bertie joined us and we held him and danced together, then everyone came and joined us, which was beautiful.” open image in gallery Kieran Wood, 34, Claire Wood, 39, and their son, Bertie Wood, in May 2022 Another big wedding surprise came in the form of a video from Prince Harry at the Invictus Games, which Kieran has competed at three times.