Flying high! Eco-warriors Harry and Meghan are seen jetting home to California after whirlwind Canadian visit – amid rumors prince may resume royal duties
Eco-warriors Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have flown home to California after a Canadian broadcast where they were serenaded with a rewritten version of crooner Michael Buble’s My Way.
The couple was seen boarding the same Bombardier Execujet charter plane they used to arrive at Vancouver International Airport at 8:20 a.m. on Saturday morning.
The luggage was loaded on board at 8:00 am and the plane left for Santa Barbara just after 8:30 am.
The duo have been on a three-day tour of Whistler and Vancouver to mark one year to go before the 2025 edition, which takes place at the ski resort.
Eco-warriors Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have flown home to California after a Canadian broadcast where they were serenaded with a rewritten version of crooner Michael Bublé’s My Way
The couple was seen boarding the same Bombardier Execujet charter plane they used to arrive at Vancouver International Airport at 8:20 a.m. on Saturday morning.
The duo have been on a three-day tour of Whistler and Vancouver to mark one more year to go before the 2025 edition, which takes place at the ski resort
Luggage was loaded on board at 8:00 AM and the plane took off for Santa Barbara just after 8:30 AM
It comes amid rumors the prince could resume his royal duties.
Last night the couple was seen attending the One Year to Go Dinner at the Vancouver Convention Centre, where Meghan, 42, stunned in an olive green one-shoulder dress by Canadian designer Greta Constantine and heels by Manolo Blahnik.
Harry dressed in a sharp black suit and tie and smiled as he listened to Buble, 48, sing a reworked version of My Way that referenced him. Buble’s version also included a nod to King Charles III’s illness in the line “our healing wishes for your father” and described Harry as a “visionary.”
The full text read: ‘Who would have thought, dreams can come true, when life tells you that you are far from done. Nothing tames, Invictus Games, you play them your way. One man, a life-changing plan, he does everything he can, he is a visionary. Our healing wishes for your father. Every day you earned the right to say, I did it my way.”
Meghan and Harry were expected to head home to Montecito, California, after three days of Invictus Games events in Whistler and Vancouver, but they extended their trip by one night to enjoy a celebration with athletes and organizers.
Although not part of the official program and intended to be kept out of reach of the media, the gala – held at the Vancouver Convention Center – was marked with black and gold Invictus signs.
Meghan and Harry were expected to head home to Montecito, California, after three days of Invictus Games events in Whistler and Vancouver, but they extended their trip by one night to enjoy a celebration with athletes and organizers.
Although not part of the official program and intended to be kept out of reach of the media, the gala – held at the Vancouver Convention Center – was signposted with black and gold Invictus signs.
In his speech, Prince Harry spoke about the Invictus Games and expressed how much he was looking forward to next year’s event
Bublé said it was emotional for him to be there and that he loved that “we can show Harry and Meghan how beautiful this place is.”
Towards the end of the evening, the crowd gave a standing ovation as Prince Harry took to the stage – who joked that he was going to sing before welcoming Bublé to the stage.
Bublé said it was emotional for him to be there and that he loved that “we can show Harry and Meghan how beautiful this place is.”
In his speech, Prince Harry spoke about the Invictus Games and expressed how much he was looking forward to next year’s event.
Prince Harry said: “These Games have been so warmly welcomed by our four Host First Nations, who have opened their arms and landed for each of us, not just tonight but in the run-up to and during the Games next year.
‘This year the Invictus Games will last ten years. The past decade has been a testament to the power of resilience and the unbreakable spirit that you all exemplify. And we had so much fun along the way!
From left to right: Squamish Nation Councilor, Wilson Williams, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Chief of the Tsleil-Wauth Nation, Jen Thomas, and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex exchange greetings after being given blankets at dinner in Vancouver on Friday
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex speaks at the “One Year to Go” Invictus Games dinner in Vancouver on Friday, February 16, 2024 Invictus Gala, Vancouver
The crowd gave a standing ovation as Prince Harry took to the stage – who joked he was going to sing before welcoming Bublé to the stage
Prince Harry looked pensive as he walked down the hall at Friday night’s event. Megan smiled
Bublé then performed a rewritten version of Frank Sinatra’s “My Way,” peppered with nods to Prince Harry.
‘The Invictus Games are not just a competition; they are a way of life, a celebration of the human spirit.
“The games give us a platform to showcase your capabilities, inspire the world and honor the sacrifices of those we have lost.
“It reminds us that we are not defined by our injuries, but by our strength, our dedication and our ability to overcome adversity.
‘Invictus is not necessarily about winning a medal, but about the bonds built between countries; about the shared journey of recovery that competitors and their families are a part of.
“As we continue to prepare for next year, let us remember the words of William Ernest Henley, the poet whose work provides the namesake for The Invictus Games.
‘I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul.’ Let us embrace these words and let us continue to inspire each other and the world with courage, with leadership and with steadfastness.”
He also referenced truth and reconciliation in a possible nod to his own family, saying, “Our collective journey through truth and reconciliation is important to all of us, and as we come here to learn, I hope we can do that . leave and return as friends.’
About 200 people attended, which began with the Duke and Duchess being ushered in by representatives of the Tsleil-Wauth Nation who sang and drummed in traditional regalia.