Meghan emphasized the deep meaning the games hold for Harry, saying, “You are his family, just as we are his family.” She highlighted how much passion and effort he has poured into the event before welcoming him to the stage: “It is my entire pleasure and complete honor to introduce to the stage my husband, the father of our very sweet, excited children who are cheering you on from California, Prince Harry, founder of the Invictus Games, the Duke of Sussex.”

As the crowd applauded, Harry took the stage, exchanged a quick kiss with Meghan, and greeted the audience. “What a beautiful sight,” he remarked before engaging with the crowd. “Are you all tired?” he asked, receiving cheers in response. “Team Canada’s not tired!”

The couple’s appearance marked their first official public outing together in nearly six months. Previously, they had visited Colombia to promote causes such as online safety, military support, and women’s empowerment. They were also seen supporting wildfire relief efforts in Los Angeles earlier this year.

Harry, a former British army captain, founded the Invictus Games in 2014 after being inspired by the U.S. Armed Forces’ Warrior Games. Meghan first attended in 2017, making her debut at the Toronto event, which also served as the couple’s first official public appearance together.

This year’s games, running from February 8-16 in Vancouver and Whistler, mark the first time the competition has returned to a previous host country. They also introduce winter sports for the first time, including alpine skiing, snowboarding, curling, and skeleton.

Dominic Reid, the outgoing CEO of the Invictus Games Foundation, praised Harry’s dedication to the event, saying he has “created extraordinary opportunities” for veterans and service members, making them feel “seen, heard, and cared for.”