Duke and Duchess of Sussex Highlight Invictus Games Amid Controversy
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have released their first statement following Donald Trump’s latest comments, shifting focus to their ongoing work with the Invictus Games.
The couple’s official website, Sussex.com, shared key moments from the first day of the Invictus Games 2025, including Harry’s impactful speech at the opening ceremony. The statement detailed their visit to Team USA in the morning, followed by an uplifting gathering with Team Canada. Both meetups were filled with warm embraces and motivating conversations.
At the Invictus Games Welcome Ceremony, the parents of Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet were met with enthusiasm from the 40,000 attendees. The event featured performances by A-list Hollywood stars before Harry took the stage to praise the “courage and resilience” of the participants.
Later, at the Vancouver Canucks’ NHL game, Harry marked the official start of the games with the ceremonial “Puck Drop,” a symbolic moment during one of the season’s most-watched matches, which saw the Canucks secure a 2-1 victory.
The statement highlighted the event’s core themes of “service, resilience, and unity,” reinforcing the Invictus community’s values.
Notably, this message was shared shortly after Trump told the New York Post that he would “leave” King Charles’ son alone but referred to Meghan as “terrible.”
