In a twist so bizarre it’s hard to believe, Meghan Markle didn't accompany her husband, Prince Harry, on his trip to Vancouver this past weekend. Instead, Harry traveled solo to promote the Invictus Games 2025 at the Grey Cup, while Meghan stayed in Los Angeles, soaking up the limelight at a hair care line launch.
The real question here is why the Invictus Games, an event aimed at honoring wounded veterans, continues to pretend Meghan’s presence is essential. But let's not get ahead of ourselves.
Harry showed up in Vancouver, ready to smile and wave, delivering a few rehearsed words about his excitement for the upcoming games. He even managed a grin on the pitch, no doubt hoping for a nice PR photo op. However, the reality was that almost no one cared. The Canadian broadcasters covering the Grey Cup didn’t even mention his presence. No cameras zoomed in on Harry’s efforts. In fact, the biggest headline of the day was the Toronto Argonauts winning the game. Harry wasn’t even invited to the victory celebrations.
While Harry was in Vancouver promoting Invictus, the rumor mill was buzzing about why Meghan didn’t attend. Could it be that the Invictus Games organization finally realized Meghan is more of a liability than a help? After all, donations have been dwindling, and veterans have reportedly been distancing themselves from the cause. Would it be the first time a Markle has turned a noble cause into a tabloid disaster?
Some insiders suspect that the Invictus board had finally had enough of Meghan’s antics and told Harry to come alone. In fact, the event might be better off without her. Meghan reportedly expected a private jet, a luxury suite, and a never-ending supply of designer outfits to accompany her "work." Why not, right? If you’re going to attend an event meant to honor the resilience of injured veterans, you might as well demand a red carpet treatment to match your "star power."
For context, a round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Vancouver on a midsize private jet for Meghan alone would cost around $55,200. That same amount could provide 11 prosthetics or 552 physical therapy sessions for actual veterans. But why worry about that when there’s a $5,000 hotel suite and a new wardrobe to think about? Surely the veterans will understand—after all, it’s all for the greater good of the Markle brand.
Speaking of the Invictus Games, it’s impossible to ignore the noticeable drop in donations since Harry and Meghan became involved. The Sussexes seem to have a knack for siphoning off donations while pretending they’re somehow a boon to the cause. Frankly, the Games might be better off without them entirely. It’s becoming increasingly clear that Harry needs Invictus more than Invictus needs him.
And let's not forget the new Invictus CEO, Scott Moore, who, reportedly, has been advised to address Meghan as "Mom"—because, of course, that’s what every event organizer dreams of doing. Meanwhile, Harry, who previously insisted on being called just "Harry," is now being elevated to "Sir." Why not? Heaven forbid we treat this for what it truly is: a PR campaign cleverly disguised as charity work.
