It was n't bad weather that led to the decision , and Parker even said that `` all three teams were progressing well '' over the first five days . The Virgin Money South Pole Allied Challenge is nixed , its director says . The reason is `` safety , '' said the director, who declined to be named because he was not authorized to speak publicly about the matter. Prince Harry , Alexander Skarsgard participate alongside wounded vets . They 'll continue to go to the South Pole , but just wo n't be competing .
The Virgin Money South Pole Allied Challenge is nixed , its director says . The reason is `` safety , '' said the director, who declined to be named because he was not authorized to speak publicly about the matter. Prince Harry , Alexander Skarsgard participate alongside wounded vets . They 'll continue to go to the South Pole , but just wo n't be competing .