K.J. Yossman UPDATE: CNN’s royal correspondent Max Foster has said that Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex – and their children Lilibet and Archie – will attend the Queen’s jubilee.
22.04.2022 - 18:49 / etcanada.com
The Invictus Games are returning to Canada.
Prince Harry, who launched the Games in 2014, announced Friday that the 2025 games would be held in Vancouver and Whistler.
They will follow the 2023 Invictus Games, which will take place in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Harry and Meghan made their first official appearance together as a couple back at the Invictus Games in Toronto in 2017.
READ MORE: Prince Harry Discusses Son Archie’s ‘Cheeky’ Personality, The ‘Dangerous’ Mantra He Follows As A Parent & More In ‘Today’ Chat
Vancouver is also special to the pair as that’s where they first relocated to before stepping down as senior royals in March 2020.
He’s chosen the country to host the first-ever Winter Hybrid Games, to be held February 6-17, 2025.
The Games will incorporate winter-adaptive sports, in addition to some of the core sports from previous Invictus Games.
READ MORE: Prince Harry ‘Couldn’t Imagine The Heartache’ Of Having A Family While In The Army
“As Invictus continues to adapt and evolve, I am extremely excited to announce that the Invictus Games Foundation has selected Canada to host the first-ever Winter Hybrid Games in 2025,” Harry said in a statement ahead of Friday’s closing ceremony of the Invictus Games in The Hague, Netherlands.
“The Invictus Games Vancouver-Whistler 2025 will offer a global platform to expand the range and profile of winter adaptive sports. With deep respect, I’m also pleased to share that the Games in Canada will be held in partnership with the First Nations, in the spirit of truth and reconciliation with Indigenous communities.”
Justin Trudeau said, “I’m excited that Canada will host the 2025 Invictus Games. In partnership with the True Patriot Love Foundation, we look forward to
K.J. Yossman UPDATE: CNN’s royal correspondent Max Foster has said that Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex – and their children Lilibet and Archie – will attend the Queen’s jubilee.
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle were in The Hague this week at the Invictus Games and on Friday, the final day of the event, the Duke made a surprise announcement about the future of the tournament.MORE: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have first public hug during Invictus Games - best photosThe father-of-two revealed that the 2025 games will take place in Vancouver and Whistler in Canada.WATCH: Prince Harry discusses his and Meghan Markle's visit with the QueenIn the announcement, Harry said: "Ladies and gentlemen, Invictus is heading back to North America and this is a very, very good thing."Revealed: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's weekend plans following surprise Windsor visitMORE: Why Prince Harry and Meghan's visit to the Queen on Maundy Thursday was so significantThe location is close to the hearts of the celebrity couple who previously lived on Vancouver Island in Canada in their $14million mansion. The husband and wife duo first attended the games together in 2017During their trip to the Netherlands, Harry and Meghan caught up with a number of members of the Canadian team including retired Warrant Officer from the Canadian Armed Forces, Joanne Bradley.Recalling her meeting with Harry and Meghan, Jo told HELLO! Canada: "Prince Harry came across as very genuine."This is his Games and he's really here for the athletes.
Prince Harry revealed his fiercely caring nature for the Queen as he opened up about the meeting with his grandmother during an interview on NBC's Today Show.The Duke of Sussex sat down with American presenter and journalist Hoda Kotb in between activities in The Hague, Netherlands, where he is attending the Invictus Games. As the pair chatted from everything between the 37 year old Royal's life with wife Meghan Markle, 40, his work on the games and family life with children Archie, three, and 11 month old Lilibet, talk turned to the reported "secret meeting" at Windsor Castle. According to reports, the Duke and Duchess only made a fleeting visit on their way over from the US as they headed to their final destination in the Netherlands.
Prince Harry is set to give another interview with US news broadcaster The Today Show tomorrow, April 20, following his secret meeting with The Queen in Windsor Castle.The Duke of Sussex, 37, is currently in The Hague, the Netherlands, for the Invictus Games, of which he is the founder. It was reported that ahead of touching down in the European country with his wife Meghan Markle, the Royals made a flying visit to see family in the UK first.The meeting marked the first time Harry and Meghan were both in the UK since their controversial exit from their roles as senior members of the Royal family.
Prince Harry wants to sort things out with his brother, Prince William. Royal expert Katie Nicholl told ET that Harry is looking into using a mediator to mend his relationship with William.«Harry, I'm told, suggested perhaps that they might get some sort of a mediator in on sort of these talks, to make some progress,» Nicholl revealed of Harry, who visited Queen Elizabeth II during a stop in the U.K. ahead of the 2022 Invictus Games in the Netherlands.
Prince Harry has branded the Ukrainian Invictus Games team as “extraordinary” after the country’s team still made it to the Netherlands – where the event is being hosted – despite the ongoing conflict in their country. Despite the war Ukraine it’s believed the team got President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's blessing to attend the Games, which were founded by the Duke of Sussex in 2014.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly being protected by ex-US President Barack Obama's former bodyguard. After a brief visit to the UK, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been enjoying their first public appearance in Europe for the Invictus Games in the Netherlands. And Harry, 37, and Meghan, 40, were seen being flanked by ex-Secret Service agent Christopher Sanchez, who spent five years protecting presidents, including Barack Obama and George W.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle kicked off day two of the Invictus Games with more sweet moments. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex spent their Easter in The Hauge, Netherlands, with a full day of events. Harry, 37, and Meghan, 40, arrived during the athletics portion hand in hand.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were spotted putting on a loved-up display as they kicked off day two of the Invictus Games in the Netherlands on Sunday 17 April. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who briefly visited the UK earlier this week, have been enjoying their first public appearance in Europe since stepping back as senior royals in 2020. Indeed Harry, 37, and Meghan, 40, beamed as they met with the competitors, including Lisa Johnston from Team UK, at the competition which supports military personnel and servicemen and women who have fought.
Meghan Markle couldn't help but gush over her husband Prince Harry before the couple shared a passionate kiss on stage at the Invictus Games 2020 opening ceremony. They left the audience in awe with the kiss, and they've put on a loved-up appearance while in The Hague, Netherlands, where they've been enjoying their time at various events. Meghan, 40, looked gorgeous in a white off the shoulder top with a pair of black trousers last night, while Harry donned a grey suit for the occasion.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have paid tribute to the bravery of the Ukraine team at the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games, with Meghan exclaiming: “Slava Ukraini! (Glory to Ukraine!)”
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have arrived at the Opening Ceremony for the 2022 Invictus Games, and the couple didn't shy away from showing their affection.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex held hands as they walked down the yellow carpet Saturday at Zuiderpark in The Hague, Netherlands. The royal couple also gazed into each other's eyes after Meghan handed Harry the mic before sharing a kiss on stage.Harry presented a gold medal to Team France after it came way victorious at the Jaguar Land Rover Driving Challenge that took place earlier in the day.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are living life in the slow lane, but it's OK because a couple of kiddos were behind the wheel!The Duke and Duchess of Sussex enjoyed quite the ride Saturday in The Hague, Netherlands where they attended the first event at the 2022 Invictus Games. The royal couple was there to kickoff the Jaguar Land Rover Driving Challenge, which pits 500 competitors from 20 countries in a specially designed course built at Zuiderpark.
Meghan Markle was spotted sharing an adorable moment with her husband Prince Harry as they kicked off the first day of the Invictus Games in the Netherlands on Saturday 16 April.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex flew in to the country this week after a brief stopover in the UK, and the couple looked poised and ready to brave cameras despite a year of mostly hiding from the limelight at their sprawling Montecito mansion in California. As they met with supporters of the Invictus Games, the royal couple were all smiles as they enjoyed some time outside in the April sunshine.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s choice to not bring their children with them on their trip to the UK would have been a source of “great heartache” for the Queen, an expert has claimed. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex briefly visited Windsor on Thursday 14 April to catch-up with Her Majesty and Prince Charles before heading to the Invictus Games in the Netherlands.