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Moments from the 2025 Invictus Games

Invictus Games day two: Kisses for Prince Harry and hugs for Meghan Markle

Rebecca Lewis
Rebecca Lewis - Los Angeles
Los Angeles correspondentLos Angeles
Updated: February 10, 2025
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex kicked off day two of the Invictus Games by meeting friends and family from the 23 nations competing, and later took thousands of selfies as they attended their first Invictus Games event where Meghan was lifted off the ground in a big hug.

The first gold medal match took place between Team Israel and Team USA, while Prince Harry, in classic Harry fashion, was happy to join in with the goofy moments.

Meghan Markle shares video from day two of Invitus Games

Here all all the best moments from day two...

Prince Harry merts children from Team Australia at Invictus Games

Meghan took to social media to share pictures from the event, revealing how she and Prince Harry spent time with the children, coloring in and reading books. In the pictures and videos, Meghan was seen sitting on a couch while Harry sat cross-legged on the floor as they recalled their favorite moments from the opening ceremony.

Meghan and Harry greeted children from various different nations, and reunited with old friends including Ben, one young boy whom Meghan had met before.

Army veteran James Cairns proposes to his partner Hannah Wild following the Royal British Legion Team UK's match against Columbia in the wheelchair basketball during the 2025 Invictus Games in Vancouver, Canada. The games takes place across Vancouver and Whistler. Picture date: Saturday February 9, 2025© PA Images via Getty Images

Team UK competitor James Cairns proposes to his girlfriend of four years, Hannah Wild, in front of his fellow teammates, family and friends, and their two-year old son, Arthur.

Since losing his leg to a sniper bullet in Afghanistan, James has been training towards the Invictus Games and is now competing in three sports, biathlon, swimming and wheelchair basketball.

Army veteran James Cairns proposes to his partner Hannah Wild following the Royal British Legion Team UK's match against Columbia in the wheelchair basketball during the 2025 Invictus Games in Vancouver, Canada. The games takes place across Vancouver and Whistler. Picture date: Saturday February 9, 2025© PA Images via Getty Images

"This is my gold medal moment! It has been months in the planning to keep it a secret. To compete for Team UK and then propose was just amazing. And she said yes!" said James.

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex shakes hands with twio young boys during the wheelchair basketball match© Samir Hussein/WireImage

During the game, two little boys even took their chance for a chat with the royals, walking up to the pair for a chat.


The Duke of Sussex is asked to sign a plastic toy of himself by Lucious Gaytan © PA Images via Getty Images

Prince Harry  also happily signed a FunkoPop model of himself for Lucious, a young boy who was in the crowd.

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex is lifted in a bear hug by well wishers during the wheelchair basketball match between the USA v Nigeria during day one of the 2025 Invictus Games at the Vancouver Convention Centre on February 09, 2025 in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)© Samir Hussein/WireImage

An athlete from Ukraine greeted the Duchess - and surprised her by lifting her in a bear hug.

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex attend the Wheelchair Curling at Hillcrest Recreation Centre © Samir Hussein/WireImage

Meghan, who returned to Instagram earlier in 2025, has been seen capturing moments on her phone during the Games.

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex attend the wheelchair basketball during day one of the 2025 Invictus Games at the Vancouver Convention Centre on February 09, 2025© WireImage

Prince Harry was quick to get involved in a game where attendees made moose faces as they hoped the cameras would pick them for the jumbotron.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex watch USA v Israel in the Wheelchair Basketball final© PA Images via Getty Images

And it comes as no surprise to anyone that Harry was quick to get involved!

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex pose for a photo as they attend the Wheelchair Basketball final © Samir Hussein/WireImage

During the Israel v USA final, the pair pulled smiles - and funny faces - for selfies.

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex pose for a photo as they attend the Wheelchair Basketball final between USA and Israel during day one of the 2025 Invictus Games at  on February 09, 2025 in Vancouver, British Columbia© Samir Hussein/WireImage

Case in point.

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex poses for a photo as he attends the Wheelchair Curling at Hillcrest Recreation Centre© Samir Hussein/WireImage

So many selfies.

Members of Team Israel celebrate with fans after their gold medal wheelchair basketball match against the United States at the Invictus Games© Getty Images for Invictus Games

Team Israel beat the previously undefeated USA.

The Duke of Sussex greets a dog after the Wheelchair Curling at the Hillcrest Recreation Centre during the 2025 Invictus Games in Vancouver, Canada. Picture date: Sunday February 9, 2025. (Photo by Aaron Chown/PA Images via Getty Images)© PA Images via Getty Images

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