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The excitement carried through all week, as Harry and wifeMeghan Markleenjoyed the various competitions, handed out medals and even had some German beers in the stands!
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Opening Remarks
“Now, I’m not saying we play favorites in our home, but since my wife discovered she’s of Nigerian descent, it’s likely to get alittlebit more competitive this year,“he told the crowd.
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Stage Right
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Harry’s opening ceremony speech also delivered an emotional promise to competitors.
“You’re all on different parts of your healing journey — we all are, we always will be — but I can assure you that this experience will hopefully be life-changing, and you will come out of it a better person for sure,“he said.
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In the Spotlight
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Flag Day
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Dream Team
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Ahead of the opening ceremony, the Duke smiles with a group of international volunteer categorizers, who help judge the competitions.
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Group Think
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Here to Help
Düsseldorf mayor Stephen Keller escorts Harry to a Sept. 9 welcome ceremony.
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Cheer Leaders
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Just Kid-ing
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The Right Track
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Ukraine’s Minister for Veterans' Affairs, Yulia Laputina, greets Harry at the track and field events on day two, Sept. 11.
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Touching Tribute
Harry is presented with a moving image featuring his late motherPrincess Dianaon day two.
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Shake on It
Ahead of track and field on Sept. 11,Harry meets competitor Wali Nooriof the U.K.
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Thumbs Up
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Face to Face
Penny for your thoughts! Harry and a child are deep in thought on Sept. 11.
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Funny Photo
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Winning Moment
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Hand to Hold
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Harry has a tender moment with one of the vets on Team USA on Sept. 11.
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Courtside Chat
A fan draped in the Union Jack stops for a hello on Sept. 11.
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Duchess on Duty
The Duchess has arrived!Meghanjoins Harry on Sept. 12 for the Family & Friends party,giving a speech at the event.
“It is so special to be here, and I’m so sorry that I was a little late for the party. Just like so many of you, we know this is about family and friends and the community that Invictus has created, that Fischer House has created, and so I had to just spend a little bit more time getting our little ones settled home,” the Duchess of Sussex said, according toHello!. “Getting milk shakes, doing school drop off and then I just landed a couple of hours ago. I am thrilled that the first event that I can do with Invictus is here with all of you.”
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Total Ballers
At the Sept. 12 competitions, Harry hangs with members of Team Ukraine.
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Happy Harry
The prince sports a happy face while greeting a service member and his dog on Sept. 12.
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Paw Patrol
Seriously — he loves a dog!
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Slam Dunk
On Sept. 13, Harry and Meghan have a chat with a Team Australia member at the wheelchair basketball preliminary match between Australia and Ukraine.
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Ride the Wave
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Hands up! During Wednesday’s wheelchair basketball game,the Sussexes take part in a big group wave.
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Sign of the Times
Meghan meets Team Nigeriaand signs the national flag.Hello!magazinereported that the squad presented her with a plaque from the Chief of Defense, too.
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Heavy Medal
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Team Spirit
Harry and Meghan meet Team USA’s Annika Hutsler on Sept. 13.
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Good Vibes
The positivity is contagious as Meghan and Harry greet fans on Sept. 13.
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Looking Up
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On Sept. 14, the pair meets with NATO representatives ahead of a competition.
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Shake It Off
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Harry meets another young fan during the NATO event for families from Italy and Netherlands.
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Main Squeeze
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Hugs all around! Harry and Meghan have a joyful moment during the sitting volleyball game between Nigeria and Ukraine.
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Snap to It
Selfie time!
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Shoulder On
At sitting volleyball, Meghan shares a tender moment with a fan.
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Peek a Boo
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We see you! Harry has a hidden spot during the Sept. 14 table tennis competition.
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Sign Here
Meghan adds her name to an installation at the IG25 Activation drop-in at Invictus Village on Sept. 15.
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Fab Four
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Harry walks arm-in-arm with some medal-winning competitors following a Sept. 15 competition.
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Line Leader
Meghan leads the way at a Sept. 15 ceremony.
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Dog Days
Harry and Meghan meet a four-legged friend outside of the cycling track on Sept. 15 —Harry’s 39th birthday!
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No Kidding
And inside an event, they make another tiny new friend, too.
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Game Faces
The Duke and Duchess feel the spirit during the Sept. 15 sitting volleyball final.
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Drink Up
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In the stands, the couple enjoys one of Germany’s delicacies: beer!
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Picture This
Harry takes a selfie with a winner following the Sept. 15 cycling event.
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Round of Applause
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Formal Attire
Meghan and Harry turn it out forthe Sept. 16 closing ceremonyat Merkur Spiel-Arena.
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Bye Now
And that’s a wrap! See you inVancouver-Whistler in 2025.
source: people.com
