Prince Harry's 'instruction' to wife Meghan Markle before public kiss at Invictus Games
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended many events this past weekendAt the weekend, Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle attended the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games 2025.
The Duke of Sussex, 40, founded the games in 2014. The games is a multi-sport event for wounded, injured and sick military service personnel.
This year, the games are being held in Canada from February 8 to 16. At the weekend, both Harry and Meghan attended a string of events linked to the games.
The couple put on a very affectionate display as they shared a kiss during the opening ceremony on Saturday. One lip reader has now revealed that Harry apparently said to Meghan, 43, before the smooch.
Prince Harry’s instruction to wife Meghan before kiss at the Invictus Games
The couple appeared as loved-up as ever as they watched the games’ opening ceremony in Vancouver on Saturday night.
At one point, Harry left his seat next to his wife to deliver a speech. But before he left, he gave Meghan a kiss.
Lip reader Nicola Hickling analysed the couple to The Sun. According to Nicola, the couple shared a sweet interaction.
She said: “For the first part of the clip, Harry says ‘give us a kiss then’. Meghan gives him a kiss on the lips and says ‘all the best’.”
Invictus Games 2025 opening ceremony
The opening ceremony saw the likes of Nelly Furtado, Coldplay and Katy Perry perform.
The Duke of Sussex also gave a speech, in which he said: “Over the past decade I’ve lost count of the times we’ve heard you tell us that the Invictus Games saved you.
“Respectfully, I disagree. Invictus didn’t save you. You saved yourself.”
For the first part of the clip, Harry says ‘give us a kiss then’.
On Sunday (February 9), Meghan took to her newly-launched Instagram account to share a montage of moments from the games’ opening weekend.
She wrote: “Let the games begin! Get ready for a week of heart, hope, and heroes in action.
“Join us in cheering loudly and proudly to show just how much these competitors and their families mean to us.”
Elsewhere at the weekend, the duke and duchess spent some time with a group of children as they took part in some colouring in and reading books.
The couple also beamed and posed for selfies during the events, much to the delight of royal fans.
Who is Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex?
Meghan Markle was born on August 4, 1981, in California, United States. She is currently 43 years old. She had a career in acting before marrying into the royal family in 2018.
What did Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex do before joining the monarchy?
Former actress Meghan had a string of acting roles before she met Prince Harry, most famously playing the role of Rachel Zane in legal drama Suits.
Her acting career began at Northwestern University.
The duchess also wrote a lifestyle blog named The Tig and became heavily involved in charity work - which has continued since she met Harry.
Marrying Prince Harry
Meghan married into the royal family on May 19, 2018, when she and Prince Harry tied the knot at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.
Just a few months after their wedding, Meghan and Harry announced they were expecting their first child. They welcomed Prince Archie on May 6, 2019.
Two years later on June 4, 2021, the couple welcomed a daughter named Princess Lilibet. She was named after the late Queen Elizabeth II - whose nickname was Lilibet.
Months after welcoming son Archie, Prince Harry and Meghan announced they were stepping down from their senior royal roles within the royal family. They then moved to the United States and have lived there since.
Meghan has made a return to the entertainment world, launching projects with Netflix alongside Harry. In January 2025, she announced a lifestyle show named With Love, Meghan, which will see her giving cooking and gardening tips to viewers alongside a host of celebrity guests. It will premiere on March 4, 2025.
Many fans took to social media to gush over Harry and Meghan’s loved-up displays. One gushed on X: “I absolutely love the relationship that Meghan and Harry have. They are so in love and so supportive of each other and of their children. They’re adorable together.”
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Another commented: “Harry and Meghan have been having fun with fans all weekend. Great to see them so happy and relaxed.”
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