Prince Harry complains of intrusions in private life

Britain's Prince Harry, speaking on the eve of the opening ceremony for the Invictus Games in Orlando, Fla., says there is a vanishing line between his private and public life.

In a BBC interview, marking Sunday's start to the competitions forwounded and disabled armed forces veterans, Harry said the line between his public and private life has become "almost non-existent."

He added members of the royal family will continue "to do our best to ensure that there is a line."

"We are completely aware that we are in a very privileged position, and I will spend the rest of my life earning that privilege and trying to bring a spotlight on things and causes that really matter to me, and I hope they matter to a lot of other people as well," the prince said.

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Harry told the Andrew Marr Show that he enjoys his role in promoting the Games, but he has noticed an "unnecessary" intrusion by some.

"Everyone has a right to their privacy, and you know a lot of the members of the public get it, but sadly in some areas there is this sort of incessant need to find out every little bit of detail about what goes on behind the scenes. It's unnecessary you know. I hope people get to see me here in this Invictus role, you know, cracking on with the guys, and mucking in, and having a good time with them."

The prince will join Michelle Obama and a host of stars, including host Morgan Freeman, for the opening ceremony of the Games.