Look at This Unseen Photo of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Release From Their Canada Visit

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are sharing the heartfelt details of their recent visit to Canada, marking the one-year countdown to the 2025 Invictus Games. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex express their joy at returning to Canada, a place of special significance for them both. In an exclusive statement to PEOPLE, they recount the honour of being welcomed by the Four Host First Nations during the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025’s ‘One Year to Go’ celebration.

The couple describes the experience of being surrounded by the Invictus spirit, Canadian hospitality and cultural richness in Whistler and Vancouver. Grateful for the memorable visit, they eagerly anticipate their return. Alongside their reflections, Meghan and Harry share an exclusive photo from the ‘One Year to Go’ Dinner, capturing a moment of joy at the gala.

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The dinner, hosted at the Vancouver Convention Centre, marked the culmination of the 2025 Invictus Games countdown festivities. Attendees included government representatives, Four Host First Nations members, Invictus Games Foundation representatives, sponsors and celebrity guests like Michael Bublé and Luisana Lopilato.

During the event, Michael Bublé serenaded the couple with a song he wrote, honouring Prince Harry as a visionary and sending healing wishes to King Charles, recently diagnosed with cancer. Meghan and Harry received a thoughtful gift of blankets for their children from the Salish people.

Prince Harry, actively participating in the Winter Training Camp from 14th February to 16th February, immersed himself in new winter sports to be introduced at the 2025 Invictus Games. The itinerary included sit-skiing, a daring skeleton run reaching speeds of over 60 mph and trying wheelchair curling with Michael Bublé.

The Duke of Sussex expressed gratitude for the Invictus community’s resilience and emphasized the excitement building up as the event approaches its 10th anniversary in 2024. Dominic Reid OBE, CEO of the Invictus Games Foundation, praised Prince Harry’s unwavering commitment and advocacy, highlighting his invaluable support over the past decade.

– Farheen Ali