Meghan Markle Shares Update on Prince Harry's Heartfelt Gesture at Invictus Games in Canada
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Receive Warm Welcome at Invictus Games in Vancouver
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were greeted with enthusiastic cheers as they arrived in **Vancouver** for the opening day of the **Invictus Games 2025**. The royal couple's presence added a special touch to the event, highlighting their ongoing commitment to the Games.
Following his inspiring **opening speech**, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made their way to the **Rogers Arena**, home of the Vancouver Canucks. In a touching moment, **Prince Harry paid tribute to his late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II**, by dropping the ceremonial first puck before the highly anticipated match.
Prince Harry was accompanied by **Lee Jarratt** and **Andre Crocker**, distinguished members of the Canadian Invictus team, as well as **Francesco Aquilini**, Chairman of Canucks Sports & Entertainment. This heartfelt gesture resonated with the crowd, honoring a royal tradition dating back to **2002**, when **Queen Elizabeth II** performed the same ceremonial puck drop during her **Golden Jubilee tour of Canada**.
The **Vancouver Canucks** celebrated the Duke and Duchess of Sussex with a heartfelt **video tribute**, acknowledging their dedication to the Invictus Games. Prince Harry was introduced as the **"founder of the Invictus Games Foundation,"** recognized for transforming the Games into a global movement supporting wounded, injured, and sick servicemen and women.
The tribute video proudly stated, **"Celebrating the start of the @InvictusGames2025!"** It continued, **"Today we welcomed Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, joined by Invictus Games competitors, to @RogersArena ahead of the Games taking place in Vancouver and Whistler over the next 8 days!"**
Meghan Markle also took to her **Instagram account** to share a personal update about the memorable moment. The **Duchess of Sussex** expressed her gratitude for the warm welcome she and Prince Harry received, highlighting the spirit of unity and resilience that defines the Invictus Games.
Stay for more updates from the **Invictus Games 2025** as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle continue to inspire audiences with their heartfelt support for the global veteran community.
