As he addressed the crowd, Prince Harry welcomed the new nations that had joined the Invictus Games, including Colombia, Israel, and Nigeria. In a lighthearted and personal moment, he made a reference to his wife, Meghan Markle.
"Now, I’m not saying we play favorites in our home, but since my wife discovered she’s of Nigerian descent, it’s likely to get a little bit more competitive this year," Prince Harry quipped. This reference alluded to Meghan's revelation that she is of Nigerian heritage, which she shared in October 2022 after taking a genealogy test that showed she is 43% Nigerian.
Prince Harry's comments came at a time when there has been ongoing speculation about the state of their marriage, with divorce rumors gaining momentum since mid-June, particularly following the fallout from their Spotify deal. In June, an insider reportedly disclosed to OK! Magazine that the couple was considering a "trial separation."
Judi James, a body language expert, observed a notable moment during Prince Harry's speech. She pointed out that he flashed a big grin when he acknowledged the new nations and they stood up to celebrate. In particular, when he mentioned Nigeria and humorously referred to Meghan's discovery of her Nigerian heritage, Prince Harry's smile shone through.
It's worth noting that in the previous year, Meghan had introduced Prince Harry before his speech at the Invictus Games. Although Meghan was absent from the opening ceremony, she is expected to join Prince Harry once the games officially begin.
