Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly made a secret romantic trip to Portugal after their time in Germany for the Invictus Games earlier this month.
09.09.2023 - 16:19 / ok.co.uk
As Prince Harry hits the headlines again this weekend as he attends the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games, royal watchers and sports fans from all around the world will no doubt be tuning in to the next four days of nail biting sport. Yet unlike other international sporting competitions, one thing that makes the Invictus Games unique, is that all of the competitors are wounded servicemen, women and veterans who are hoping to represent their countries once more and secure a hard fought victory.
Well known to be associated with the Prince, who in fact founded the games back in 2014, we've rounded up a list of everything you need to know about the Invictus Games.
The origins As an ex-soldier himself, Prince Harry has always been fascinated with the stories and experiences of his peers in the military and back in 2013, while he was was still an active serviceman, he was given the opportunity to visit the Warrior Games in the USA.
The event, which is hosted by the US Ministry of Defence, is essentially a sporting competition held for wounded personnel - and it was an idea that Harry soon “stole” (his own words!) to bring the event to the UK and help other wounded veterans around the world. "He saw how the power of sport could help physically, psychologically and socially,” a statement on the Invictus Games website explained.
"His mind was made up. London would host the inaugural Invictus Games, an international sporting event for wounded, injured and sick Service personnel.” Just one year later, in 2014, the very first Invictus Games kicked off in London.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly made a secret romantic trip to Portugal after their time in Germany for the Invictus Games earlier this month.
King Charles, Prince William and Prince George — made its debut.“The royal couple suspected that the entire institution was conspiring against them. As they saw it, the evidence was all around them.
Royal fans enjoyed a double treat last week as two of our favourite couples took to the public stage. While the Prince and Princess of Wales joined forces in Hereford for a lowkey engagement, it was the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s appearance in Dusseldorf, Germany that had everyone talking.The sixth annual Invictus Games, set up by Prince Harry to support wounded servicemen and women, marked the first time in weeks that the pair had attended an official event.
A usually stoic Prince Harry became visibly moved when he told veterans at the closing ceremony of the Invictus Games they "shouldn't feel lost without a uniform" - three years after he was stripped of his military titles. He made the touching remarks during his emotional speech at the closing ceremony in Düsseldorf, Germany, watched by wife Meghan Markle in the audience.The Duke of Sussex told the crowd - made up of veterans from the competing nations - that they had shown him that "joy can emerge from struggle", and offered them a words of comfort about their military uniforms.
last year’s funeral for Queen Elizabeth II and the May coronation of King Charles III. The beleaguered prince made the comments during the closing ceremony for the sixth annual Invictus Games in Düsseldorf, Germany, reports Deadline. “A week ago I stood here and told you about the significance of being able to wear your nation’s flag again,” said the Duke of Sussex.
39th birthday on Friday at the Invictus Games in Düsseldorf in the most German fashion — with plenty of booze.Pictures obtained by The Post show the couple passing a clear pint back and forth as they watched a volleyball final match before the Harry-founded Paralympic-style games come to a close on Saturday.The birthday boy was captured enthusiastically cheering during the match, so much so that the former “Suits” actress covered her face as her husband celebrated during the match.The estranged Duke and Duchess of Sussex also hit up a local brewery called Schumacher with some friends on Thursday, where Harry reportedly threw back six beers while Markle enjoyed just one. Head waiter Frank Wacker, who served the party, told DailyMail.com that the duo splurged on the birthday feast, which apparently included family-style dishes of wiener schnitzel, pork knuckle, sausage, roast, and mashed potatoes.“They were very happy,” the insider said, adding that Harry received a white chocolate cake for dessert.
Prince Harry marked his 39th birthday while sipping on beer with his wife Meghan Markle at The Invictus Games in Düsseldorf, Germany. The Duke of Sussex turned 39 on Friday, 15 September while attending day six of the global sporting event which he founded in 2014. Despite their busy day of engagements, Harry and Meghan looked happy and relaxed as they watched the volleyball final between Poland and Colombia at Centre Court.
Team USA all the way Wednesday at Prince Harry’s Invictus Games.The Duke, 38, and Duchess, 42, of Sussex attended the Wheelchair Basketball Final in Dusseldorf, Germany, on Wednesday and watched as the US beat France. Markle added a pop of red, white, and blue to her all black outfit after a Team USA supporter seated behind her gave her an American flag badge, the Daily Mail reported.
Meghan Markle is stepping out alongside her hubby Prince Harry — but something has been noticeably absent!
Invictus Games tournament was held in Düsseldorf, Germany, on Tuesday. The Duke of Sussex, 38, was spotted strolling into the Rehabilitation Expo for the event, donning dark shades, a simple black polo and jeans.Once he was inside the arena, he watched the wheelchair basketball match between Team Ukraine and Team Great Britain.During the contest, the royal posed with members of each team and met with a few of the children who came out to support their favorite country.The games began on Sept.
Meghan Markle has been spotted grabbing some tasty food at In-N-Out Burger drive-thru in Santa Barbara, just as her husband, Prince Harry, kicked off the Invictus Games alone at the weekend. Both Meghan and Prince Harry have previously spoken about their mutual love for the fast-food chain after they relocated to Montecito, California, from the UK.The Duchess of Sussex has previously discussed her favourite burger place and told Variety: “There's one at the halfway point between L.A. and our neck of the woods.
Prince Harry proved just how difficult penalty shootouts can be, as he failed to score a single goal during an appearance on Germany's version of Match of the Day.The Duke of Sussex is currently visiting the country for the bi-annual Invictus Games, which are currently being held in Dusseldorf. During Saturday night's TV appearance, Harry, and other participants attempted to score through small openings in opposing corners of a goal.
Prince Harry is "still pinching himself" after leaving "that world behind" but also "acknowledges the regrets" amid the ongoing rift between, his father King Charles and brother Prince William. Since stepping away from his role as a working royal in 2020, The Duke of Sussex has created a new wife in California with his wife Meghan Markle and their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.The Sussex family have been noticeably distant from the UK and the Royal Family, particularly in the last year as they focus on their own projects and life in the US.
Prince Harry teased a “competition” with his wife Meghan Markle at the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games 2023, ahead of their reunion. During his opening speech, Harry revealed that the Duchess of Sussex will be cheering for Nigeria this year after discovering that she is of Nigerian descent.
Düsseldorf, Germany during this year’s Invictus Games. According to The Mirror, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have chosen one of the nicest suites at the city’s Hyatt Regency.
Prince Harry arrived in Dusseldorf, Germany, to attend the Invictus Games 2023 opening ceremony, without his wife Meghan Markle. Harry, 38, cut a smart figure in a navy suit with a light grey tie as he waved to fans before the start of the ceremony. The Duke of Sussex, who previously served in the British Army, developed the games for veterans and service personnel over a decade ago, with the first taking place in 2014.
The initial photos of the 2023 Invictus Games in Dusseldorf, Germany, have been released today, as the Duke of Sussex meets with the international group of volunteer categorisers. Prince Harry, 38 - frontman and creator of the of the annual Paralympics-style competition - stepped out earlier this morning as the sixth instalment of the special event kicked off.The Duke, who previously served in the British Army, developed the games for veterans and service personnel over a decade ago, with the first taking place in 2014.
Prince Harry has returned to the UK where a meeting with his older brother Prince William "would be possible" if either of them wanted to make it happen, a royal expert said. The Duke of Sussex returned to the UK from his Montecito home in California where he now resides with his wife Meghan Markle and their children, to attend The WellChild Awards event on Thursday, 7 September. He has been a Patron of the national charity for sick children, WellChild for the past 15 years and will present the Award for Inspirational Child and deliver a speech.
Prince Harry sees the US as "home" but "cares about his UK family" and would like his children to spend time with their cousins, a royal expert said.The Duke of Sussex moved to California with his wife Meghan Markle and her native in 2020 shortly after announcing they were stepping back from their roles as working royals - the couple have remained in the US ever since.They have made several return trips back to the UK for events such as the Queen's Platinum Jubilee and funeral last year, while Harry attended his father's Coronation solo earlier this year.They currently reside in Montecito - a town in California - and have not expressed any wishes to return to the UK as Harry now sees the US as "home", royal expert Jennie Bond exclusively told OK! Before attending this year's Invictus Games in Germany, Düsseldorf, Harry returned to the UK to attend The WellChild Awards event, which was expected to be a "brief visit".Talking about Harry's life in the US away from his family, the journalist and TV presenter said: "Harry is on record as saying that he now regards the United States as home. "I’m sure he must miss many of his friends here.
Prince Harry has said his late grandmother Queen Elizabeth II “is looking down on all of us” as he spoke at a charity awards event on the eve of the anniversary of her death. Harry attended the the WellChild Awards ceremony in London on Thursday night, 7 September, his first appearance in the UK since June.