Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have reunited at the Invictus Games held in Düsseldorf, Germany. Prince Harry had been at the Games from the first day and way before it started, supporting the veterans and the volunteers. It was on September 12 that the Duchess of Sussex joined her husband.
In August, it was confirmed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be joining the Invictus Games. The competitions are going to be held from September 9 to 16, 2023. Opening the Invictus Games, the Duke of Sussex shared how his household was going to be more competitive this year with Meghan and Harry taking sides in the games.
Meghan Markle Apologizes For Her Late Arrival
Meghan Markle made her first speech at the Invictus Games 2023, where she took her chance to apologize to the crowd for her late arrival. “It is so special to be here, and I’m sorry I’m a little late for the party,” the actress said. “Just like so many of you, we know this is about family and friends and the community that Invictus has created, that Fischer House has created, and so I had to just spend a little bit more time getting our little ones settled home,” Meghan Markle said in her speech.
The mother of two did not forget to give a shout-out to her children, Prince Archie and Princess Lillibet. The former ‘Suits’ actress had been “getting milkshakes, doing school drop off,” before leaving to accompany her husband at the Games. Meghan Markle also shared how “thrilled” she is to be part of the event. “It’s amazing and I hear it has got off to a good start so far,” the Duchess added. The crowd cheered as she talked.
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Meghan Wants To Bring Her Children To The Games
Started by Prince Harry in 2014, the Invictus Games is an international adaptive sports competition for injured war veterans. Through the years, Meghan Markle has been present with her husband at the Invictus Games. The ‘Deal Or No Deal‘ alum shared her gratitude for everyone present at the Games. “So I’m really proud to be part of this Invictus family with all of you,” Markle added.
Concluding the speech, Markle noted her wish to bring her children to the Games. “Have the best time, we’re cheering for you, and we can’t wait to bring our kids also so they can experience just how awesome this is,” the actress added at the end. The Invictus Games Foundation has shared images of the couple interacting with the competitors and the audience.
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