Cheers as Harry takes to stage before Bat Out Of Hell musical

The Duke of Sussex has received a standing ovation as he stepped on to a West End stage for a special gala performance of the Bat Out Of Hell musical.

With a prop motorbike parked on the stage, the 34-year-old even joked about wanting to climb on and “rev it” as he addressed the hundreds of Invictus Games Foundation attendees and supporters.

Speaking ahead of the special performance on Thursday, the father-to-be joined the cast and producer of the show on stage at the Dominion Theatre in London’s West End.

Staring through the bright lights directed at the stage, the duke added: “And although I can’t see you all, it is very nice to know that you are all out there.

“So apart from wanting to get on that bike and rev it, enjoy the show and thank you very much for being a part of this.”

Harry founded the Invictus Games in 2014 for wounded servicemen and women, with events previously being held in London, Toronto, Florida and most recently, Sydney.

The next Games will take place in The Hague in 2020.

The foundation was set up to pursue and develop the legacy of the Invictus Games, and it manages the process of selecting hosts of future Games and overseeing their delivery.

Earlier this year, Bat Out Of Hell announced a global partnership with the foundation, which involves private tours and theatre workshops for wounded, injured or sick personnel or veterans and their families.