The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, and his wife Meghan made a spirited appearance at the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games in Vancouver, Canada, where they actively cheered for the UK team. Prince Harry took the stage to address the crowd of about 40,000, encouraging competitors to overcome the "moment of difficulty and division in many parts of the world."
This year's Invictus Games marks the seventh edition of the competition, founded by Harry in London in 2014. The event features over 500 athletes competing in 11 different sports, including winter sports for the first time. The ceremony showcased thrilling musical performances from stars, including Katy Perry, Chris Martin of Coldplay, and Canadian singer Nelly Furtado, who brought energy to the opening festivities.
In his emotional address, Harry, a former soldier who served in Afghanistan, emphasized the importance of mutual respect and unity among the participants. He also acknowledged Canada's indigenous First Nations peoples and highlighted the significance of self-empowerment among the competitors, stating, "Invictus didn’t save you. You saved yourself."
In the backdrop of this inspiring event, U.S. President Donald Trump weighed in on the couple's status in America, suggesting he would not support their deportation amidst ongoing scrutiny regarding Prince Harry's visa status and past admissions of drug use. He remarked, "I'll leave him alone. He's got enough problems with his wife," referring to Meghan's previous criticisms of the president.
The couple's presence at the Invictus Games was notable, especially as Meghan has consistently supported Harry throughout this initiative, having joined him at every edition since they first publicly appeared together at the 2017 games in Toronto. As the week of competition unfolds, the Invictus Games continues to inspire and unite service members from around the world.
This year's Invictus Games marks the seventh edition of the competition, founded by Harry in London in 2014. The event features over 500 athletes competing in 11 different sports, including winter sports for the first time. The ceremony showcased thrilling musical performances from stars, including Katy Perry, Chris Martin of Coldplay, and Canadian singer Nelly Furtado, who brought energy to the opening festivities.
In his emotional address, Harry, a former soldier who served in Afghanistan, emphasized the importance of mutual respect and unity among the participants. He also acknowledged Canada's indigenous First Nations peoples and highlighted the significance of self-empowerment among the competitors, stating, "Invictus didn’t save you. You saved yourself."
In the backdrop of this inspiring event, U.S. President Donald Trump weighed in on the couple's status in America, suggesting he would not support their deportation amidst ongoing scrutiny regarding Prince Harry's visa status and past admissions of drug use. He remarked, "I'll leave him alone. He's got enough problems with his wife," referring to Meghan's previous criticisms of the president.
The couple's presence at the Invictus Games was notable, especially as Meghan has consistently supported Harry throughout this initiative, having joined him at every edition since they first publicly appeared together at the 2017 games in Toronto. As the week of competition unfolds, the Invictus Games continues to inspire and unite service members from around the world.
