Prince Harry visibly emotional at Invictus Games as Meghan Markle issues public message to him

The games’ closing ceremony took place on Sunday

Prince Harry looked emotional at the Invictus Games closing ceremony in Canada on Sunday.

The Duke of Sussex, 40, has been attending a variety of events linked to the games since February 8. On Sunday (February 16), he attended the closing ceremony in Vancouver.

His wife Meghan Markle joined him earlier last week for some events before the duchess returned home to California to reunite with their children Archie, five, and Lilibet, three.
The Invictus Games’ closing ceremony took place on Sunday (Credit: Cover Images)

Prince Harry looks emotional at Invictus Games closing ceremony

During Sunday’s closing ceremony, Prince Harry looked visibly moved as Canadian Prime Minsiter Justin Trudeau praised him during his speech.

Trudeau said: “To the Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, without whom these Invictus Games would never have happened.

You have changed the lives of so many people for the better.

“You, you are the one who turned this incredible idea into a reality and as someone that you roped in early on in my time as Prime Minister, I can testify to the energy, the dedication, the commitment this man has to you and to this ideal.”

He added: “You have changed the lives of so many people for the better and for that we all owe you the deepest debt of gratitude. Thank you.”

As the audience clapped and cheered for the duke, he looked visibly emotional and gave a thumbs up.
Meghan and Harry attended many events together during the 2025 games (Credit: Cover Images)

Meghan Markle shares message to Prince Harry at the Invictus Games

Elsewhere, back in California, it seems Meghan was watching the closing ceremony. Taking to her Instagram Stories, the Duchess of Sussex praised her husband.

She wrote, alongside a video of the ceremony: “So proud of you!”

It comes days after Meghan, 43, flew back to California to be back with the couple’s young children.

A source told HELLO! last week that Meghan’s departure was always planned. They said: “This was always planned. Meghan is going home to be with her children.

“This is Prince Harry’s event, and she is there to support him, but this was planned.”

Meghan gushes over Harry in Valentine’s Day post

Due to Meghan’s early departure from the Invictus Games, it meant the couple spent Valentine’s Day (February 14) apart too.

But Meghan paid tribute to Harry in a gushing post on her Instagram account.

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Alongside a black and white photo of the couple sharing a kiss, Meghan wrote: “Back home taking care of our babies, and missing my Valentine, as he continues on at the Invictus Games, changing lives and reminding all of us of the power of healing and resilience through these incredible veterans and their families. Beyond proud of my husband and what he’s created.”

She added: “My love, I will eat burgers and fries and fish and chips with you forever. Thank you for you. #lovewins.”