More than 500 participants from more than 16 nations are taking part in the event, which has been postponed twice due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and is due to end on April 22. Harry, at the ceremony, presented the first medals to the winners of the driving skill test, won by France.
The Prince, who served with the British Army in Afghanistan, has previously explained how deeply moved he was to witness death and life-altering injuries while deployed to Afghanistan, as well as only sorrow and sadness that accompanied it. This sparked the idea of using sport to inspire recovery, support rehabilitation and recognize the crucial role played by family and friends.
The competition takes place in the city of The Hague, seat of the international court of justice, on the “shores of international justice and peace“According to Harry. The Place”couldn’t have been more fitting for the message we have for the world“, greeted the prince. The participation of Harry and Meghan in the Invictus Games is done with the accompaniment of a film crew for the production of the documentary Heart of Invictus. The couple is constantly followed by cameras…
The Invictus Games, first held in September 2014 in London, are a recurring theme in Harry and Meghan’s relationship. It was during the 2017 edition in Toronto that the prince made his first appearance with the former American actress. The following year, they were present in Sydney, a few days after the announcement of her pregnancy.
Harry and Meghan also visited the prince’s grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, on Thursday, who is due to turn 96 in a few days. Prince Harry was accused last month by British tabloids of ‘snubbing the Queen’ by deciding not to travel to the UK to attend a religious ceremony in memory of his grandfather Prince Philip, husband of Elizabeth II who died a year ago.