By Paul Harrison, Royal Correspondent
Prince Harry has told Sky News his brother Prince William will be jealous he is in Antarctica, because it means getting away from "a screaming child".
In his first interview from Antarctica, the Apache helicopter pilot also told how proud he was to be alongside such "extraordinary" people walking to the South Pole.
And the 29-year-old also revealed his efforts to reassure his father Prince Charles, who expressed concern ahead of his son's departure to the planet's southernmost point.
The prince revealed that his brother - who has been concentrating on his responsibilities as a new father - was envious of the ambitious trek.
Harry said: "My brother, yeah, I think he's just quite jealous that I managed to get away from a screaming child."
He said the Queen and Prince Philip had taken the time to meet his Antarctic comrades - including Norwegian adventurer Inge Solheim - before the team set off.
He said: "What do my family think of this? I think the last time I said, 'I don't think most of them know about it'.
"Obviously, I took all the guys to Buckingham Palace to meet my grandmother and grandfather, which they absolutely loved, especially Inge Solheim who was very excited, which was fantastic.
"My father was a little concerned, but I obviously tried to keep him calm and explain the North Pole was the dangerous one because we're walking on a frozen ocean whereas this time there are crevasses.
"But hopefully the guides will take us around that. Apart from frostbite you should be able to look after yourself as long as you just head south."
The South Pole Allied Challenge which hopes to raise money for injured service personnel, also aims to inspire those injured in battle, showing them what you can achieve post-injury.
Harry said: "Every single person who takes part in this challenge is extraordinary. The fact these guys have made it to this point is extraordinary and I count myself incredibly lucky to be part of it."
The fourth in line to the throne also spoke about his broken toe - calling the mishap "a massive fail" and how the other British team members rib him if he ever mentions it.
He said: "I obviously broke my toe hoping to get out of the trip, that was a massive fail on my part.
"Friends of mine said I really should have gone that step further and break a leg, but I chose not to.
"My toe is now 95%, so I'm fine and even if i mention my toe I see Duncan turn around laugh at me, mock me, so whatever setbacks I've had is irrelevant against these guys, it was always going to be."
The British, Commonwealth and US teams are due to head to the start of the race tomorrow and begin their 210-mile (337-km) race to the South Pole at the weekend.
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