Glowing in Green! Harry and Meghan in the crowd for Invictus Games closing ceremony in Germany with Duchess of Sussex spotted clapping along as American team took their places to Springsteen’s ‘Born in the USA’
Meghan Markle couldn’t hide her pride as she beamed at Team USA as they took their seats for the closing ceremony of the Invictus Games.
She watched admiringly as the team walked on stage to Bruce Springsteen’s Born in the USA.
Meghan clapped along to the song as it echoed around the Merkur Spiel-Arena and blew kisses to the team.
Prince Harry also joined the applause in his front row.
He will give a five-minute speech greeting those who participated in the week-long competitions.
Meghan and Harry enjoy the closing ceremony at the Invictus Games in Düsseldorf
Meghan beamed in an £830 Cult Gaia dress, laser cut with floral patterns, teamed with £525 leather pumps from Aquazzura
Meghan was seen waving during the ceremony, which saw the US team take to the stage for Bruce Springsteen’s iconic hit Born In The USA
Dominic Reid, CEO of the Invictus Games, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Elke Bundenbender and Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of Germany, at the closing ceremony of the Invictus Games in Dusseldorf
The American team during the closing ceremony of the Invictus Games on Saturday. The team took to the stage to Bruce Springsteen’s Born In The USA – with the approval of the Duchess of Sussex
Thumping dance music greeted each team as they took the stage, while the Ukrainian team received a standing ovation.
Harry and Meghan were clapping each of the teams. He sat next to Elke Budenbender, the wife of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
Harry, wearing a dark suit and shirt, could be seen leaning in to speak to Mr Steinmeier during the closing ceremony.
Meghan, meanwhile, glowed in green, wearing an £830 Raylene dress from Cult Gaia, laser cut with floral motifs.
She also wore a pair of purist Aquazzura leather pumps worth £525, £595 Kimai diamond earrings made with lab-grown stones, a £5,000 Cartier bracelet and a £50,000 Lorraine Schwartz emerald-cut pinky ring diamond.
Eurovision runner-up Sam Ryder performed two songs before the closing speeches began and it was revealed that 140,000 people had attended the games.
The Space Man singer could be seen holding Meghan’s hand as he performed.
German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier spoke of the “feeling of community” of the games.
He said the competitors’ refusal to give up was an example to all and that people who served their country should not be forgotten.
He referred to the invasion of Ukraine and told the team that they have the support of everyone who calls it an “illegal war.”
The show of support received a two-minute standing ovation. He also thanked the Duke of Sussex for launching the games nine years ago.
Sam Ryder performed two songs during the closing ceremony of the Invictus Games
The British Eurovision winner was seen smiling and holding Meghan’s hand as he performed
Space Man singer Sam Ryder performs at the closing ceremony of the Invictus Games
The Ukrainian team took the stage for the closing ceremony to a standing ovation, holding Ukrainian flags and applauding
The Merkur Spiel-Arena was packed with spectators on Saturday for the closing ceremony of the Invictus Games in Dusseldorf, Germany
Earlier in the day, Meghan was seen hugging an athlete draped in the American flag as she took center stage today on the final day of the Invictus Games.
The Duchess of Sussex, 42, presented the gold medal to Danielle Pothoof during the swimming medals ceremony during day seven of the sporting event in Dusseldorf.
Wearing $260 trousers and a $580 trench coat from Cuyana and $545 Aquazurra purist pumps, the royal hugged the athlete wearing the star-spangled banner and couldn’t help but grin.
Danielle, who plays both swimming and sitting volleyball during the games, served as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps.
While serving in Afghanistan in 2011, Danielle ran over an IED, seriously injuring her and ultimately requiring a leg amputation.
The Duchess also placed her name on a huge ‘tribute wall’ decorated with messages from visitors to the games. She chose to sign her trademark ‘M’, close to a tribute to Harry’s mother, Diana, Princess of Wales.
Yesterday, Prince Harry received a special birthday greeting, with spectators at the Invictus Games singing Happy Birthday to him in both English and German.
Harry clapped along and smiled alongside the Duchess – before saying ‘thank you’ to the onlookers.
Harry was later presented with a birthday cake by the mayor of Düsseldorf, Dr. Stephen Keller. The cake was in the colors of the Invictus Games with the words: ‘Happy Birthday Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex.’
Last night the couple celebrated with bratwurst sausages, wiener schnitzels and beer at a traditional German bar.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex enjoyed a night out in Dusseldorf with friends as the Invictus Games draw to a close.
Bar staff said the royals were ‘delicious’ and left a ‘big tip’ as they enjoyed plates full of red cabbage and mashed potatoes. While Harry celebrated with six pints, his wife stuck to just one small drink.