The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were welcomed with rapturous applause as they arrived at the star-studded Invictus Games 2025 opening ceremony on Saturday.
Prince Harry, 40, and Meghan, 43, arrived holding hands and exchanged a series of loving looks throughout the event at BC Place in Vancouver.
The couple are due to enjoy performances from Coldplay’s Chris Martin, Katy Perry and Nelly Furtado inside the packed stadium.
© Jim Jeong/ShutterstockOpening act
Ahead of the opening ceremony, attendees were treated to a drum performance by Lil’wat Nation Youth Q’awam’Redmond Andrews.
© Samir Hussein/WireImageHarry’s pride
Harry, who served in the British Army for ten years, founded the Games in 2014, after being inspired by the Warrior Games in the United States.
© Jim Jeong/ShutterstockRound of applause
Harry and Meghan were seen applauding during the athletes’ parade.
© Samir Hussein/WireImageMeghan works the crowd
Meghan happily chatted to members of the crowd throughout the ceremony.
© Samir Hussein/WireImageA busy week for the Sussexes
The Sussexes are expected to attend several events during the week-long tournament in Vancouver and Whistler, including the debut of winter sports including Nordic Skiing, wheelchair curling, snowboarding and alpine skiing.
