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 - 14:09 / ok.co.uk
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.
After arriving in Germany on Friday, Harry - who earlier this week visited Windsor Castle to pay his respects to his late grandmother the Queen - met with athletes and volunteers this morning ahead of the opening ceremony later today. Papped wearing a simple black polo bearing the Invictus Games logo, Harry posed happily alongside the group of volunteers, which was later shared on the games' official Twitter account.
"The Duke of Sussex dropped in this morning to meet with our international group of volunteer categorisers!" the snap was captioned. "This group, led by @weareinvictus, conduct all assessments of the competitors at the #InvictusGames to facilitate fair competition in recovery." Founder of CampaignForce, Johnny Ball also shared the candid photo of Prince Harry on social media.
"With the main man himself. Without this guy, our relationship with how we view our veterans would be all the worse.
Thank you for giving us the Invictus Games.
Thank you for helping me find me again.
Thank you," Johnny captioned the snap.
The opening ceremony set for later on today will feature a performance by rapper Macklemore, before Prince Harry takes to the stage to make a speech welcoming the 500 athletes from 21
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.
Prince Harry is reportedly desperate to be able to frequently stay in the UK for visits, while Meghan Markle is not as keen. According to a royal source, Harry desires to return to his homeland regularly, particularly for charity work, while Meghan is less inclined.
Prince Harry was all smiles as the Invictus Games crowd sang him happy birthday as he celebrated turning 39 with Meghan Markle at his side. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived at the Merkur Spiel-Arena in Dusseldorf, Germany, on Friday to watch the host nation’s volleyball team battle it out against Poland for a place in the semi-finals.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were pictured beaming on Friday, as they attended a charity event for first responders.The One805 Live! event was hosted by actor and film producer, Kevin Costner at his $26 million polo field in Santa Barbara. The Californian city is also where the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and their two children, Prince Archie, four, and Princess Lilibet, two, reside.The royal couple were just two of the many famous faces in attendance at the star-studded do.
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.
Prince Harry became visibly tearful as he gave an emotional speech at the closing ceremony of the Invictus Games.The royal began his speech in German, before going on to say that the Invictus Games are "more than a sporting event" and are also a "platform for positive change." Harry's wife Meghan Markle could be seen supporting her husband from the crowd as she joined those applauding the Duke of Sussex's speech. During the closing ceremony, Harry also revealed an emotional moment he had shared with Master Corporal James Gendron during the games, when Harry noticed a pair of bagpipes in the Invictus 2025 tent. The Duke of Sussex recalled: "While we were chatting, I noticed bagpipes lying on the floor in the corner.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle couldn't have looked happier on Saturday as they attended events on the final day of this year's Invictus Games. Smiling and united, the two showed no indication of being fazed by what some royal watchers have dubbed a 'snub' by King Charles, after the Royal Family failed to publicly acknowledge Harry's birthday on their official social media accounts.
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.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle indulged in some German beer at a brewery bar in Dusseldorf to celebrate the Duke’s 39th birthday, amid The Invictus Games. The royals were seen drinking lager and eating traditional German dishes, including sausage, Wiener Schnitzel, red cabbage and mashed potato before they left a “big tip” for the staff. The couple were all smiles as they posed for a picture at the end of the evening.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle looked so in love as they put in another PDA-filled appearance at the Invictus Games. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex could barely keep their hands off each other as they watched the Ukraine vs Nigeria volleyball match at the Merkur Spiel-Arena in Dusseldorf, Germany, on Thursday.The couple, who stepped back from senior royal duties in 2020, were seen embracing and gazing at each other lovingly during the appearance - while also posing for selfies with fans. During the outing, Meghan comforted a German volleyball player who had been left devastated after breaking his leg when he slipped on a wet 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!
took in a game of wheelchair basketball.At one point during the tournament, the “Suits” star was sitting in the bleachers with Harry, 38, and she took part in a big group wave!She joyfully sprang her arms up in the air alongside the rest of the crowd and laughed with the other viewers.Headlines about Markle’s moves at the event sparked some fun reactions from fans on social media, with one person writing even comparing Markle to Harrys late mother: “Can’t stop reading news about Meghan Markle taking part in a big group wave….the people’s princess fr!!!!”Diana, Princess of Wales was famously known as the “People’s Princess” until she tragically died in a car crash in Paris in 1997, because of her uncanny knack for connecting with non-royals.Markle arrived in Europe from California on Tuesday and met up with her hubby at the Games. While the duchess’ $160 J.
Prince Harry was 'nervous' compared to his 'confident' wife when the royal pair appeared together at this year's Invictus Games, a body language expert has revealed. Meghan Markle arrived at the 2023 Invictus Games on Tuesday, 12 September and apologised for 'being late to the party'. Harry, who founded the games in 2014, gave his wife the spotlight and centre stage to give a poignant speech to the 1,600 attendees, including competitors, friends and family.
Düsseldorf, Germany, for the Invictus Games 2023, a multi-sport event Harry created in 2014 for wounded veterans. Photos obtained by The Post show the Duke and Duchess of Sussex speaking onstage at the “Friends @ Home Event” at the Station Airport during the third day of the annual games.
Royal fans have been patiently waiting for Meghan Markle to make an appearance at the 2023 Invictus Games. Now, the 42-year-old has joined her husband Prince Harry in Dusseldorf, Germany and apologised for 'being late to the party'. Harry, who founded the games in 2014, gave his wife the spotlight and centre stage to give a poignant speech to the 1,600 attendees, including competitors, friends and family.
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.