Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Celebrate Veterans at Invictus Games Opening in Vancouver

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex joined athletes and supporters for the start of the 2025 Invictus Games, which now include winter adaptive sports.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attended the opening ceremony of the 2025 Invictus Games in Vancouver, cheering on athletes from 23 nations, including Team UK and Team USA.
The Invictus Games, founded by Prince Harry in 2014, have expanded this year to include winter adaptive sports such as alpine skiing and snowboarding.
Coldplay's Chris Martin, Nelly Furtado, and Katy Perry headlined the star-studded opening ceremony, with Martin thanking Prince Harry for his leadership and dedication to veterans.
The Sussexes made a surprise appearance at a breakfast with Team USA athletes, engaging personally with participants and highlighting the Games' mission of recovery and resilience.
This year's Games mark a return to Canada, a country significant to Harry and Meghan's personal story, and will run until February 16 across Vancouver and Whistler.