Prince Harry<\/a> choked back tears as he saluted the “heroes” of the Invictus Games at the end of the 2025 event.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Prince Harry closed the Invictus Games with an emotional speech<\/p>\n
The Duke of Sussex – who co-founded the tournament for veterans – attended the games in Canada alongside his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and he took to the stage to address the competitors and their families during the closing ceremony at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver on Sunday night (16.02.25)<\/p>\n
Harry gave a powerful speech thanking the host nation as well as those who took part in. He started by singing a few bars of the country’s national anthem before saying: “You\u2019ve only gone and done it again. Did we all have fun?<\/p>\n
“First, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Invictus Games 2025 organizing committee for their sheer passion and hard work in making these extraordinary Games possible … <\/p>\n
“Team Canada. You\u2019ve made your country proud. Thank you for bringing your heart to the forefront of these Games and for showing us all how it\u2019s done.”<\/p>\n
\nHarry went on to say: “I\u2019ve spent the past 11 days meeting children to grandparents from all over the world – from different beliefs, backgrounds and abilities.<\/p>\n
\n“I\u2019ve seen how you\u2019ve changed them. Being a hero, being a role model – It\u2019s not just about resilience, skill or power. It\u2019s about integrity. Compassion. Courage.<\/p>\n
\n“You give us hope through your healing, honesty and humanity, and of course through your humor!”<\/p>\n
\nHarry also insisted the games will continue into the future for as long as they’re needed. He added: “In a world still full of strife and trauma.<\/p>\n
\n“And as much as we wish these Games weren\u2019t necessary, I understand why they are still needed, perhaps more than ever.<\/p>\n
\n“It\u2019s because of the strength you give to the world. The power of your example. Your duty to one another … <\/p>\n
\n“And while I never expected that we would still be here in 2025, from one soldier to another, I also promise you this: So long as our brothers and sisters are striving to heal and grow, the Games will go on.<\/p>\n
\n“So long as there are those around the world who view you with sympathy, rather than admiration and respect, the Games will go on.<\/p>\n
\n“And so long as the challenges around us demand it and require it \u2026 the Games will go on.”<\/p>\n
\nHarry finished his speech by looking ahead to the next Invictus Games in Birmingham, England in 2027 and adding in French: “Merci Beaucoup, Canada! Je\u2019taime!”<\/p>\n
\nThe royal attended the closing ceremony – which featured a performance by Jelly Roll and Barenaked Ladies – solo as his wife Meghan had previously flown back to their home in California. <\/p>\n
\nThe couple had previously attended several of the events during the games, met with veterans and enjoyed some downtime with a day of snow tubing.<\/p>\n
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