Prince Harry Closes 2025 Invictus Games with Emotional Speech on Unity and Resilience

The Vancouver Whistler Games marked a decade of Invictus, featuring the debut of winter sports and powerful messages from Prince Harry, Justin Trudeau, and performers like Jelly Roll.

Prince Harry delivered a heartfelt speech at the Invictus Games Closing Ceremony, emphasizing themes of healing, perseverance, and global unity among veterans and service personnel.
The 2025 Invictus Games in Vancouver and Whistler introduced winter sports for the first time, with over 500 athletes from 23 nations participating in adaptive competitions.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau praised the athletes' resilience and highlighted the enduring friendship between Canada and the United States during his remarks at the ceremony.
Musical performances by Jelly Roll, Barenaked Ladies, and The War and Treaty brought emotional energy to the Closing Ceremony, with Jelly Roll paying tribute to the athletes as 'real heroes.'
Prince Harry reaffirmed his commitment to the Invictus Games, pledging to continue the event as long as it is needed, with the next edition set for Birmingham, England, in 2027.