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When Harry Met Barack: Obama Tells Prince About Life After White House

Leaving the White House after the inauguration, Obama says his first thought was gratitude for his wife, Michelle. He describes days still driven by purpose, but with more leisurely breakfasts.
Prince Harry interviewed former President Barack Obama in a broadcast that aired Wednesday on the BBC. The interview was recorded during September's Invictus Games in Toronto, where the two are pictured here.

The U.K.'s Prince Harry took over editing duties for today at BBC Radio 4's Today program. And he managed to snag a rather high-profile guest: Barack Obama.

The full audio of the interview is available here for the next six days. The interview was taped in September during the Invictus Games in Toronto, a event created by Harry for wounded, injured or ill servicemen and veterans.

The conversation is billed as the first interview with the former president since leaving the White House, and it's not exactly hard-hitting.

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