Meghan tells Invictus Games athletes she ‘can’t wait to bring Archie and Lilibet’ to the tournament one day as she addresses event for friends and family
The Duchess of Sussex made a special mention of her children at the Invictus Games tonight.
In her first speech at this year’s tournament, Meghan, 42, greeted everyone in attendance at the event for injured and disabled military veterans in Dusseldorf, before making a sweet comment about her children.
The mother-of-two told the audience: “We can’t wait to one day bring our children along so they can experience how amazing this is.”
Before that, Meghan also shared the sweet reason why she missed the opening of the day’s matches.
She told the audience that parental duties got in the way of her presence, as she had to spend time with her two young children in Los Angeles – buying them milkshakes and taking the eldest to school before heading to Germany.
The Duchess of Sussex addressed the crowd at the Invictus Games for the first time this evening and made a special mention of her children
Meghan told the 1,600 guests: “I had to spend a little more time sorting out our little ones at home.”
‘Three milkshakes and a school trip and I just landed a few hours ago and I’m thrilled that the first event I can do for Invictus is here with all of you.
“It’s great and I hear it’s off to a good start so far.”
Although this is the first time Harry and Meghan have appeared together at the Games, Harry took a back seat and let his wife take the spotlight.
A source close to the couple said Meghan did not read from a prepared speech, but spoke spontaneously.
Aides said Meghan, 42, did her own hair and makeup shortly after arriving at her five-star hotel in Dusseldorf and got ready for the event in just over an hour.
The event is organized by Dave Coker of the Fisher House Foundation, one of the main sponsors of the games.
Although this is the first time Harry and Meghan have appeared together at the Games, Harry took a back seat and let his wife take the spotlight.
The Duchess told the crowd she was late to the games because she was spending time with her children: Archie (bottom left) and Lillibet (top right)
Meghan took an evening flight from Los Angeles and flew to Dusseldorf after a brief stopover at Heathrow.
She told the audience that she visited a Fisher House in Los Angeles a few weeks ago and was “moved” by what she saw. The organization helps veterans and their families and is one of the main sponsors of the Invictus Games.
She said: “They understand, like my husband at previous Invictus Games, how much rehabilitation is important, not just as a solitary experience, but as a family.
‘I am very proud of the Invictus family that is here. “Like so many of you, you know that this is about friends and family and the community of Invictus was born and Fisher House was born.
Meghan said she received some gifts and was wearing a beaded bracelet she received.
To loud cheers, she raised her arm and said the initials of someone who couldn’t make the game were etched onto it.
‘So many people at home are rooting for you. Thank you and looking forward to a fantastic week. I can’t wait until we can take our kids one day so they can experience how amazing it is.”
Harry took the microphone after his wife joked that he was a ‘man of few words’ tonight.
In the speech, Meghan told the 1,600 guests: “It’s so special to be here, sorry I’m a little late to the party.”
The Duchess of Sussex stunned in a black shirt dress with button detailing, a belted waist and a pleated skirt as she attended her first Invictus Games event in Dusseldorf this evening
The Duchess of Sussex looked radiant in a black shirt dress from Banana Republic as she attended the Invictus Games in Dusseldorf with Prince Harry this evening.
Meghan, 42, stunned in the simple yet chic black gown with button detailing at the front and a belt at the waist as she joined her husband on stage at an event on the second night of the 2023 tournament.
She paired her dress with black pumps and wore her thick brunette locks down and brushed behind one shoulder.
When she gave a speech on stage just hours after landing in Dusseldorf, Meghan had Harry by her side, who looked equally smart in a black suit and dark blue shirt.
The pair looked relaxed as they attended the private Invictus event, which hosts competitors and their family and friends and is sponsored by Amazon.
Meghan’s evening glam look follows her chic travel outfit earlier today when she flew from LAX to Dusseldorf, with a quick stopover at London Heathrow.
The Duchess joined her husband Prince Harry at a private evening event for Invictus athletes and their families
Spotted boarding her first flight in LA, the Duchess looked effortlessly stylish in her $770 ivory Valentino mules, black wide-leg cropped trousers, a long-sleeved V-neck top and oversized Celine sunglasses of $500 on her head while wearing a signature hat. .
She was clutching a $2,650 Goyard tote bag while her solo bodyguard lugged a backpack and a dark tote bag that may have contained one of Meghan’s dresses.
Known for her low-key luxury outfits, often monochrome, dazzling red carpet dresses and sharp suits, Meghan’s wardrobe mixes royal designers from Valentino and Celine to Manolo Blahnik, Chanel and Cartier with some affordable finds from Self Portrait and Aritzia.
Many of her big style moments came at the Invictus Games, where she famously debuted in Misha Nonoo’s ‘The Husband’ shirt in 2017, just months before the couple’s royal engagement.