Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle concluded the Invictus Games countdown with a dinner at the Vancouver Convention Center on Friday, February 16th.
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Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan conclude countdown to Invictus Games
The dinner concluded Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's visit to Canada. There were many memorable moments at the event, including when the couple presented their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, each with a blanket woven by the Salish tribe.Street people The blanket belonged to Johnna Sparrow, the tournament's Indigenous advisor and sister of Chief Wayne Sparrow of the Musquam Indian Band, the magazine said.
Prince Harry was seen wearing a timeless black suit at the dinner party. Meghan, on the other hand, wore a chic olive green off-shoulder dress.
Musician Michael Bublé, who introduced the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, performed a song he wrote with Paul Anka to the melody of the song titled: my way.
Before her performance, the Canadian singer told the audience how happy she was that Meghan and Harry were in Canada, saying, “We want to show Harry and Meghan how beautiful this place is.'' It can be done,” he added.
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“I feel humble and at home.”
After Michael's performance, Prince Harry took to the stage to say a few words: “Thank you everyone for being here tonight and for all your hard work in making Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 possible. He expressed his gratitude to the audience.
The Duke of Sussex added: “I feel humbled and at home in the Invictus community, surrounded by so many brave men and women who have served their country so well.”
Prince Harry also pointed out that this year marks the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.
“This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games. The past 10 years have been a testament to the resilience and fortitude you embody. And we've had fun along the way!” he said.
“From this trip, I am happy to report that the air is full of excitement, and the best part is that we are just getting started. The Invictus Games are more than just a competition. It's a way of life and a celebration of the human spirit,” Prince Harry added.
The 2025 Invictus Games are competitive games for military personnel and veterans. The contest will be held in Whistler and Vancouver next year.
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