Meghan Markle hugs members of military families in new footage of secret visit to veterans before flying to Invictus Games – and tells them ‘recovery means reclaiming your narrative’

Meghan Markle has appeared in a new video for the Invictus Games – showing her secret visit to a home for military families.

The Duchess of Sussex, 42, visited the Fisher House Foundation, a charity that provides homes for military families while their loved ones are in hospital, a day before flying to Dusseldorf last month.

In a clip shown during an Invictus workshop on Monday, Meghan – wearing a striped Ralph Lauren shirt and black skirt – is shown meeting and hugging the families of veterans.

The former actress also narrates the clip, partly set over footage from the Invictus Games, showing athletes hugging their families and celebrating success.

What does recovery mean to you? For some, it means reclaiming their narrative, revolutionizing your mindset,” she says in the voiceover.

Meghan Markle has appeared in a new Invictus Games video highlighting the work Prince Harry’s foundation does to support military families.

“It is a change that is not only physical, but also mental, emotional, social.”

She added: ‘The Invictus Games show that this growth is about more than meets the eye.

Husband coordinating doctor visits, children celebrating milestones. Mother, father, fellow veteran, friend. There is a community near and far that surrounds servicemen and women when they deploy and long after they return home.

“Healing does not happen alone, it takes a village. And it is for the village. And one of the most essential parts of the process is to surround yourself with people who understand. To grow as a unit, to reach limitless potential.

“To remind us above all, in this international family, no one is left behind. Because this is Invictus, we are Invictus together.’

After arriving a day late to the Invictus Games in Dusseldorf last month, Meghan revealed that the visit home caused her delay.

Speaking on stage at the time, she said: “I was really lucky to go and visit one of the houses in Los Angeles just a few weeks ago, and I was so moved by everything they do because they understand – like you ., as my husband does in creating the Invictus Games – how important the value of rehabilitation is, not just as a solitary experience, but as a family’.

The Fisher House Foundation is one of the main sponsors of the Invictus Games.

The charity creates homes near military and VA medical centers around the world.

The Duchess of Sussex, 42, visited the Fisher House Foundation, a charity that provides homes for military families while their loved ones are in hospital, a day before flying to Dusseldorf last month.

In a clip shown during an Invictus workshop on Monday, Meghan – wearing a striped Ralph Lauren shirt and black skirt – is seen meeting and hugging veterans’ families.

The former actress also narrates the clip, partially set over footage from the Invictus Games

The houses have up to 21 suites, with private bedrooms and bathrooms.

Families share a kitchen, laundry facilities, a dining room and a living room for some comfort.

The video isn’t the first time Meghan has lent her voice to projects, she famously did the voice work for the Disney+ movie Elephant.

Meghan also gave a subtle nod to Kate Middleton with her look, wearing her $590 Ralph Lauren Collection blue and white striped button-down shirt, which she first wore to the Wimbledon Ladies’ final in 2019, together with her sister-in-law.

She paired it with her Lafayette 148 ‘Rafferty’ midi skirt in black.

The royal family added Princess Diana’s Cartier watch and her £50,000 Lorraine Schwartz pink ring, made with ‘diamonds donated from the Middle East’ with various other bracelets.

Prince Harry, who served in the British Army for 10 years and served two tours in Afghanistan, created the Paralympic-style competition for injured, ill and injured service personnel and veterans, with the first event taking place in 2014.

The Fisher House Foundation is one of the main sponsors of the Invictus Games. The charity creates homes near military and VA medical centers around the world.

Meghan seemed delighted to meet the families of the veterans

The clip also featured Meghan and Harry hugging the athletes

Meghan’s appearance is the latest in a string of royal-style engagements.

Meghan and Harry will return to New York City today for the Archewell Mental Health Summit, the foundation’s first in-person event.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be in the Big Apple for the event, five months after their ‘near-disastrous car chase’ through the city.

Archewell Foundation The Parent Summit aims to help families navigate children’s mental health and well-being in the digital age.

The event has specifically invited parents who have experienced a loss due to or are connected to their child’s social networks.

“The families have engaged with the Archewell Foundation over the past year, strengthening the community and moving towards solutions,” a spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex told PEOPLE.

“Together, they are united in their mission to share personal experiences, data and research to ensure the same thing doesn’t happen to other families,” they said.

They will also be joined by US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy to discuss mental health on a panel hosted by Carson Daly.