Meghan Markle sends gushing four-word message to Harry after missing huge Invictus moment

Meghan Markle was not at Prince Harry’s side during the closing ceremony of the Invictus Games in Vancouver tonight but she did send him a message via her Instagram Stories

Meghan Markle may have missed out on Prince Harry’s big moment at the Invictus Games closing ceremony. But that didn’t stop her from taking to her newly launched Instagram account to send a gushing message to her husband as the 2025 Games in Canada came to a tear-jerking end.

Meghan had been with Harry for the first few days of competition in Vancouver and Whistler but returned home on Tuesday to California to be with their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

Last night, around 12,000 people packed into Vancouver’s Rogers Arena where they heard Harry give a speech as well as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who paid a touching tribute to a tearful Harry, who helped to set up the Games over 10 years ago, causing a standing ovation from competitors and officials surrounding him.

Meghan Markle's message to Harry on her Instagram Stories
Meghan Markle’s message to Harry on her Instagram Stories 
Image:
Meghan Markle/Instagram)

Prince Harry gives his closing speech at the 2025 Games
Prince Harry gives his closing speech at the 2025 Games 
Image:
PA)
Looking embarrassed by the reception, Harry humbly put his finger to his lips and could be seen telling them: “Sit down!”. And taking to social media, Meghan shared a clip of the emotional moment with the message: “So proud of you” and the applause emoji. The video she shared had been taken from inside the arena but had been shared with the Duchess by a friend who was at the ceremony.

During his speech, Harry, who founded the Invictus Games for injured service people in 2014, also vowed that the event, which will next be held in Birmingham in 2027, will continue for as long as it is needed.

He said: “Here we are more than a decade later in a world still full of strife and trauma. And as much as we wish these Games weren’t necessary, I understand why they are still needed, perhaps more than ever. It’s because of the strength you give to the world, the power of your example, your duty to one another. You may swear allegiance to different flags, but you stand united in your decency, your compassion, and your spirit of service.

An emotional Prince Harry at the Invictus Games closing ceremony
An emotional Prince Harry at the Invictus Games closing ceremony 
Image:
Humphrey Nemar)“I can’t stand before you and promise there won’t be challenging times ahead, but I promise you, you’re better equipped now than you were before. You’ve reclaimed what was lost, restored what was broken… achieved the impossible. Remember what makes you tick. Hold onto it. Rely on it. Use it for yourself and those around you, for service to one another will save us.”

Meghan has been very active on Instagram since the Games began and on Friday marked Valentine’s Day by posting a photo of her exchanging a kiss with Harry. She said: “Back home taking care of our babies, and missing my Valentine, as he continues on at the Invictus Games, changing lives and reminding all of us of the power of healing and resilience through these incredible veterans and their families. Beyond proud of my husband and what he’s created.”

Referencing the meal in the photograph, she adds: “My love, I will eat burgers & fries and fish & chips with you forever. Thank you for you.” Later, she also shared a video that gave a glimpse of her children helping her prepare heart-shaped treats. Meghan posted a video of herself cutting heart-shaped strawberries and preparing Valentine’s themed food alongside her children, with the song L-O-V-E by Nat King Cole, on her Instagram story.

The mother-of-two shows off her culinary skills, decorating pink snacks with her daughter Lilibet before carrying the plate outside, following her son Archie. Neither child’s face can be seen in the video, in keeping with the couple’s attempts to maintain their privacy.

Related Posts

Celebrity Big Brother’s Ella Rae Wise storms out in tears as fans say same thing

Celebrity Big Brother revealed a new twist to nominations on Monday evening, but things got too much for Ella Rae Wise who complained to Danny Beard about…

Man arrested as Range Rover ploughs into wall close to David Beckham’s home

A crash near the Cotswolds home of David Beckham and his family left a £150k Range Rover needing to be recovered early on Sunday and a man…

Katie Piper’s heartache as cruel trolls tell her to ‘slow down on plastic surgery’

Katie Piper has revealed she’s been the victim of cruel trolling as some have mistaken her acid attack scars for cosmetic procedures – telling her to ‘lay…

Oasis track tops Radio X poll of best British song of all time – see the top 100 list

Liam and Noel Gallagher are loved by millions and have an impressive 16 tracks in the top 100 Best British Songs poll from Global radio station, Radio…

GMB viewers fume over host’s ‘unprofessional and ill-fitting’ outfit to announce Pope’s death

Good Morning Britain host, Ranvir Singh, was forced to change her outfit today as she broke the sad news that Pope Francis had died Good Morning Britain viewers…

BBC halts Pilgrimage filming as Jay McGuiness breaks down in tears after question

The Wanted star Jay McGuiness breaks down over bandmate Tom Parker during an emotional chat with comic Helen Lederer in emotional scenes on the BBC hit show…