Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet Could Make a Rare Royal Appearance at Invictus Games in Canada

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The Wales kids memorably captured viewers’ hearts with their hilarious antics at the Trooping the Colour in June, and now, their cousins Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet could also be getting their own moment in the spotlight. Unlike Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s kids have stayed out of the public eye over the years and haven’t attended any official engagements. However, that could all change as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are reportedly planning to bring Archie and Lilibet with them to a major outing next year.

As Harry and Markle gear up for the Invictus Games, they’re considering having their five-year-old son and three-year-old daughter come with them to make it a “family-focused” event, an inside source told Express. Following their successful and whirlwind trip to Nigeria, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are deep in planning mode for the Invictus Games opening ceremony, which will take place in Vancouver, Canada in early 2025.

“The Sussexes have been very involved with the organizational elements of the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler events and it was very much their idea to make this a family-friendly games so that those taking part can bring their children along,” the source told the publication. Next year’s opening ceremon will reportedly include a selection of summer and winter sporting events for all ages, and then become an adults-only event for the 550 wounded veterans and serving armed forces who are expected to compete in the 2025 games.

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The insider also said that Prince Harry–who co-founded the organization back in 2014 as part of his work under the Royal Foundation–hopes Prince Archie will follow in his father’s footsteps one day and keep the tradition of the Invictus Games going.

“A patronage will one day be passed to Archie so the foundation can be kept within the family. Harry is adamant that the Invictus Games will remain a Sussex initiative,” they said.

If all goes well, the public could see Archie and Lilibet stepping out with their parents at official engagements as they navigate their lives as non-working royals. Royal author Tom Quinn previously told The Mirror that Prince Harry and Meghan are also considering bringing their kids on their upcoming tours.

Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet Could Make a Rare Royal Appearance at The 2025 Invictus games

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“Harry and Meghan are incredibly proud of their children, and when they are a little older and better able to travel, there is no doubt they will be taken on some of the couple’s tours,” the royal expert said.