Prince Harry is in Toronto to attend the 3rd Invictus Games from September 22nd to the 29th. The Games, founded by the Prince in 2015, will see injured service personnel from 15 countries compete in 12 sports over eight days.
This article will be updated with the events of each day, so be sure to return.
September 22
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On September 22nd, Prince Harry attended the True Patriot Love Conference at the Scotia Plaza during a pre Invictus Games event, where he learned about veterans affairs and the impact of injury. Later, Prince Harry dropped in on athletes at their final training sessions at the PanAm Centre.
September 23
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On September 23rd, Prince Harry visited the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health to see their world leading work in mental health, and heard how they are pioneering treatment, driving research & educating the next generation of mental health professionals.
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Afterwards, he met with First Lady Melania Trump of the United States, and then visited the Invictus Toronto Driving Challenge, where he was driven by competitor Dennis Siesing, and later the Children’s challenge, where the Prince was driven by 5-year old Daimy Gommers. Later, Prince Harry presented medals to the winners of the Jaguar Land Rover driving challenge, before meeting Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and the Governor General and Viceregal Consort of Canada.
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Watch Prince Harry's speech at the Opening Ceremony of @InvictusToronto. pic.twitter.com/dnqciONxFq
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) September 24, 2017
Watch Prince Harry's speech at the Opening Ceremony of @InvictusToronto. pic.twitter.com/dnqciONxFq
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) September 24, 2017In the evening, Prince Harry attended the Opening Ceremony of the 2017 Toronto Invictus Games at the Air Canada Centre. After speeches by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other officials, Prince Harry gave a speech, marking the opening of the games and the end of his speech by saying; “You are proving anything is possible, you are Invictus.” Also present was his girlfriend, Meghan Markle.
September 24
Embed from Getty ImagesPrince Harry is cheering on the competitors on the first day of athletics #InvictusGames2017 Toronto. pic.twitter.com/poMV5nnIKo
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) September 24, 2017
Prince Harry is cheering on the competitors on the first day of athletics #InvictusGames2017 Toronto. pic.twitter.com/poMV5nnIKo
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) September 24, 2017Embed from Getty ImagesPrince Harry has arrived to present The Duke of Edinburgh's International Gold Award of achievement to young Canadians. pic.twitter.com/PuwVzPwIFJ
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) September 24, 2017
Prince Harry has arrived to present The Duke of Edinburgh's International Gold Award of achievement to young Canadians. pic.twitter.com/PuwVzPwIFJ
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) September 24, 2017On September 24th, Prince Harry visited and cheered on the competitors on the first day of athletics. In the evening, he presented The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Gold Award of achievement to young Canadians.
September 25
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On the morning of September 25th, Prince Harry attended the opening session of the Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Mental Health Research conference, where he gave a speech saying: “I am passionate about the role which sport can play in the recovery of body and mind.” In the afternoon, Prince Harry and his girlfriend, Meghan Markle, attended a Wheelchair Tennis match.
September 26
A great morning watching the @InvictusToronto cycling #InvictusGamesToronto pic.twitter.com/7BYSCU3kPe
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) September 26, 2017
A great morning watching the @InvictusToronto cycling #InvictusGamesToronto pic.twitter.com/7BYSCU3kPe
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) September 26, 2017Prince Harry chats to competitors before watching them tee off on the 15th hole on the final day of golf ⛳️#InvictusGamesToronto pic.twitter.com/EqDGG7ZyXR
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) September 26, 2017
Prince Harry chats to competitors before watching them tee off on the 15th hole on the final day of golf ⛳️#InvictusGamesToronto pic.twitter.com/EqDGG7ZyXR
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) September 26, 2017Incredible atmosphere at the @InvictusToronto indoor rowing tonight. pic.twitter.com/jPiwVdRW5c
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) September 27, 2017
Incredible atmosphere at the @InvictusToronto indoor rowing tonight. pic.twitter.com/jPiwVdRW5c
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) September 27, 2017Prince Harry first met Mark in 2008 in Headley Court and tonight had the honour of awarding him a silver Invictus Games medal. pic.twitter.com/xbzKf6SW9h
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) September 27, 2017
Prince Harry first met Mark in 2008 in Headley Court and tonight had the honour of awarding him a silver Invictus Games medal. pic.twitter.com/xbzKf6SW9h
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) September 27, 2017On the morning of September 26th, Prince Harry attended cycling time trials, where he presented the women’s medals. Later, he visited golf competitors, attended a reception at the CN Tower, and watched an indoor rowing competition.
September 27
Fantastic atmosphere down at the #InvictusGames road racing in Toronto this morning.🚴 pic.twitter.com/PVUezR0kUo
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) September 27, 2017
Fantastic atmosphere down at the #InvictusGames road racing in Toronto this morning.🚴 pic.twitter.com/PVUezR0kUo
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) September 27, 2017Prince Hary is enjoying watching tonight's matches with Invictus champion @leglessBDH and his family. pic.twitter.com/zUtrIlQ3Y8
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) September 28, 2017
Prince Hary is enjoying watching tonight's matches with Invictus champion @leglessBDH and his family. pic.twitter.com/zUtrIlQ3Y8
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) September 28, 2017Prince Harry dropped into the locker rooms to wish both UK and Georgia good luck in tonight's Invictus Games sitting volleyball final! pic.twitter.com/mIY97v6Pfv
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) September 28, 2017
Prince Harry dropped into the locker rooms to wish both UK and Georgia good luck in tonight's Invictus Games sitting volleyball final! pic.twitter.com/mIY97v6Pfv
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) September 28, 2017Congratulations to all tonight's competitors! pic.twitter.com/j69L0IBJzZ
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) September 28, 2017
Congratulations to all tonight's competitors! pic.twitter.com/j69L0IBJzZ
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) September 28, 2017On September 27th, Prince Harry attended the road racing, cycling, and sitting volleyball games where he presented the medals.
September 28
Prince Harry pledged to do what he can to ensure this generation's voice can be heard. Read his speech in full https://t.co/Y8iIGfTXlF pic.twitter.com/HGnjWEuvR0
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) September 28, 2017
Prince Harry pledged to do what he can to ensure this generation's voice can be heard. Read his speech in full https://t.co/Y8iIGfTXlF pic.twitter.com/HGnjWEuvR0
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) September 28, 2017Watch Prince Harry's full speech from @WEMovement - "Together, you are going to change the world." pic.twitter.com/kNr4zh8wp0
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) September 28, 2017
Watch Prince Harry's full speech from @WEMovement - "Together, you are going to change the world." pic.twitter.com/kNr4zh8wp0
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) September 28, 2017Another great night of competition is underway at the @InvictusToronto Games as Prince Harry cheers on the teams at the wheelchair rugby 🏉 pic.twitter.com/UKj5uxQCVv
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) September 28, 2017
Another great night of competition is underway at the @InvictusToronto Games as Prince Harry cheers on the teams at the wheelchair rugby 🏉 pic.twitter.com/UKj5uxQCVv
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) September 28, 2017Congratulations Denmark! Invictus Games wheelchair rugby champions 🇩🇰 pic.twitter.com/eLDX7yq9OO
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) September 29, 2017
Congratulations Denmark! Invictus Games wheelchair rugby champions 🇩🇰 pic.twitter.com/eLDX7yq9OO
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) September 29, 2017On the morning of September 28th, Prince Harry made a a surprise appearance at the Toronto WE day event, where he gave an inspiring speech. Later, he cheered on the wheelchair rugby team and presented the medals to the Danish victors.
September 29
Prince Harrry was at @fortyork this morning to support the teams competing in the @InvictusToronto archery 🏹 pic.twitter.com/eX0u8LnIlQ
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) September 29, 2017
Prince Harrry was at @fortyork this morning to support the teams competing in the @InvictusToronto archery 🏹 pic.twitter.com/eX0u8LnIlQ
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) September 29, 2017Front row seats for USA vs France at the #InivctusGames wheelchair basketball with @BarackObama @DrBiden @JoeBiden pic.twitter.com/l960L6mHiX
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) September 29, 2017
Front row seats for USA vs France at the #InivctusGames wheelchair basketball with @BarackObama @DrBiden @JoeBiden pic.twitter.com/l960L6mHiX
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) September 29, 2017Another great night at the @InvictusToronto Games as Prince Harry watched the swimming 🏊 before presenting medals and meeting the teams. pic.twitter.com/i89O0Kh0Ih
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) September 30, 2017
Another great night at the @InvictusToronto Games as Prince Harry watched the swimming 🏊 before presenting medals and meeting the teams. pic.twitter.com/i89O0Kh0Ih
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) September 30, 2017On September 29th, Prince Harry visited Fort York to support the teams competing in archery. Later, he joined former US President Barrack Obama at a wheelchair basketball match. Prince Harry also watched a swimming competition, where he presented medals.
September 30
The @InvictusToronto wheelchair basketball finals are underway - looking forward to rounding off an incredible week with some great games! pic.twitter.com/7EgPRhGuxi
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) September 30, 2017
The @InvictusToronto wheelchair basketball finals are underway - looking forward to rounding off an incredible week with some great games! pic.twitter.com/7EgPRhGuxi
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) September 30, 2017Prince Harry was joined by @JoeBiden and @DrBiden for the thrilling final of the wheelchair basketball, to watch USA win #Invictus Gold! pic.twitter.com/9XhOdQ3m05
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) September 30, 2017
Prince Harry was joined by @JoeBiden and @DrBiden for the thrilling final of the wheelchair basketball, to watch USA win #Invictus Gold! pic.twitter.com/9XhOdQ3m05
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) September 30, 2017And here they are: The incredible friends and family of our Invictus Games competitors! Thank you for everything that you do! pic.twitter.com/DlyaeXIrJg
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) September 30, 2017
And here they are: The incredible friends and family of our Invictus Games competitors! Thank you for everything that you do! pic.twitter.com/DlyaeXIrJg
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) September 30, 2017Prince Harry tells competitors at the @InvictusToronto Closing Ceremony: "You Are Invictus." pic.twitter.com/LzLTPElipU
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) October 1, 2017
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Prince Harry tells competitors at the @InvictusToronto Closing Ceremony: "You Are Invictus." pic.twitter.com/LzLTPElipU
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) October 1, 2017On the morning of September 30th, Prince Harry viewed the wheelchair basketball finals, where he presented the gold and silver medals, and then joined the friends and family of Invictus Games competitors for a group photo. In the evening, Prince Harry gave a speech at the closing ceremony. Meghan Markle was also present.