After spending two days in Singapore, Prince Harry moved on to Sydney, Australia, to mark the official launch of the Invictus Games Sydney 2018, which will be held from 20th to 27th October, 2018. Click HERE to take a look at Day 1 in Singapore, and HERE to learn about Day 2.
Australians form an important & vibrant part of the fabric of life in London and we are reminded of that in good times & bad
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) June 7, 2017
Australians form an important & vibrant part of the fabric of life in London and we are reminded of that in good times & bad
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) June 7, 2017Our hearts go out to the victims, their friends and families.
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) June 7, 2017
Our hearts go out to the victims, their friends and families.
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) June 7, 2017Prince Harry launches the countdown to the @InvictusSydney #IG2018. The Games are heading to Sydney in 2018, after Toronto in 2017. pic.twitter.com/XRvVaJI89c
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) June 7, 2017
Prince Harry launches the countdown to the @InvictusSydney #IG2018. The Games are heading to Sydney in 2018, after Toronto in 2017. pic.twitter.com/XRvVaJI89c
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) June 7, 2017In the morning, Prince Harry attended a launch ceremony at Admiralty House, where he joined dignitaries and members of the Australian Invictus Games squad to welcome the 2018 Invictus Games to Sydney, and start the countdown on 500 days to go until the Opening Ceremony. The Prince also gave a speech, along with the Australian Prime Minister, in which he commemorated the victim’s of the London Bridge attack.
Prince Harry getting to know the team Australia squad and the friends and family who support their recovery. pic.twitter.com/vmlz4cG5Cl
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) June 7, 2017
Prince Harry getting to know the team Australia squad and the friends and family who support their recovery. pic.twitter.com/vmlz4cG5Cl
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) June 7, 2017Embed from Getty Images
After the launch event, he joined members of the 2017 Invictus Games Australian squad and their families in a reception to hear about their preparations for the third Games which take place in Toronto this September.
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Prince Harry launches the @InvictusSydney 2018 Games in style in Sydney Harbour. pic.twitter.com/1oKXgIJJhE
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) June 7, 2017
Prince Harry launches the @InvictusSydney 2018 Games in style in Sydney Harbour. pic.twitter.com/1oKXgIJJhE
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) June 7, 2017That afternoon, Prince Harry headed over to Circular Quay to watch a demonstration of Invictus Games sports, including sitting volleyball, indoor rowing, wheelchair basketball and wheelchair rugby, where he met many fans, including including 97 year old Daphne, and gave a speech. Prince Harry also headed out onto the water to watch a sailing race around the iconic Sydney Harbour and to officially launch the 2018 Sydney Invictus Games.