Harry, 39, and Meghan, 42, looked glamorous for the occasion. Harry was clad in a black suit with a black dress shirt underneath, and Meghan wore a green strapless dress with delicate laser-cut flower details. At one point, the couple could be seen cheering and clapping as the U.S. team walked onto the stage as Bruce Springsteen’s hit “Born in the USA” played.
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As the ceremony drew to a close, Harry delivered a short, but emotional speech, first speaking in German about how the games' competitors have inspired people around the world. “We’ve all witnessed the true impact sport has had on your recovery. But you will never truly know the impact your actions this week have had on millions of people around the world,” he said.
“You have opened people’s hearts, through your vulnerability, through your resilience and your sheer abilities. You have shown us that joy can emerge from struggle.”
After Harry made his way around the competitions on Monday and Tuesday beforereuniting with his wife at the Family & Friends partyon Tuesday evening.
“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 in a speech, 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.”
Meghan and Harry took in all the sporting action during the week, fromwheelchair basketballto swimming. They were quick to pose for selfies with competitors and spectators alike, and the couple handed out medals at several events.
Friday was an extra special occasion:Prince Harry’s 39th birthday! At the sitting volleyball game between Poland and Germany, he was serenaded with a rendition of “Happy Birthday.”
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