By most accounts, Prince Harry arrived in the UK on Wednesday or Thursday (no one knows) and stayed at an undisclosed location Thursday night, possibly somewhere in Windsor, and then on Friday morning, he stopped by his grandmother’s crypt at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor and paid his respects. Then he was off to Heathrow, where he flew to Dusseldorf, Germany. On Friday and Saturday, he visited many of the delegations and spent time with the veterans. Then on Saturday evening, he spoke at the Opening Ceremony.
I’m including photos from the Invictus Games Host City Reception, where Harry wore a smart blue suit and probably another Hermes tie. The man walking with Harry – the man with the fancy necklace – is the mayor of Dusseldorf, Stephen Keller. Harry got a rapturous reception at that event – hundreds of people, if not a few thousand, were waiting to catch a glimpse of him and they cheered loudly when they saw him. The German media said he was greeted like a pop star, with people shouting out “Harry, I love you!” I’m also including photos from the Opening Ceremony, where Harry spoke to the competitors and their families. He made special mention of Team Nigeria’s first time at Invictus and how Meghan learned that she has Nigerian ancestry.
There are videos and photos below, this is by no means comprehensive though – there’s just too much happening during Invictus to keep track of every little thing. Harry is always super-busy during Invictus and he likes to ensure that every diplomatic delegation and every Invictus team gets some facetime, so I imagine he’s been booked solid ever since he touched down in Germany.
a long standing ovation and many cheers for the founder and patron of the invictus games, prince harry, the duke of sussex ???????? pic.twitter.com/NmqVURxEaG
— meghan markle archives (@princessmeghn) September 9, 2023
How I love such moments ❣ @taira_paievska and Harry.#InvictusGamesDüsseldorf pic.twitter.com/B40NzC1yCi
— Katerina???????? (@Le__Katerina) September 9, 2023
Prince Harry ???? Team UK.
The Duke of Sussex met with competitors and staff today to wish them well and hear more about their final preparations before competing at the #InvictusGames Düsseldorf 2023. ???????? @PoppyLegion #IG23 pic.twitter.com/6AksIIHS75
— Ministry of Defence ???????? (@DefenceHQ) September 9, 2023
Team UK Captain and Vice Captains meeting Prince Harry. It’s the opening ceremony tonight, it’s so exciting ????@InvictusGamesDE @PoppyLegion pic.twitter.com/7QeErQO6BZ
— Kelly Mcvitty (@KellyMcvitty) September 9, 2023
Photos courtesy of Avalon Red, Cover Images.
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- Empfang der Stadt Duesseldorf im Vorfeld der Invictus Games im Rathaus Prinz Harry, Duke of Sussex im Portrait bei der Ankunft im Fraktionsinnenhof des Rathauses in Duesseldorf und Fans im Hintergrund zum Empfang der Gastgeberstadt Duesseldorf zu Beginn der Invictus Games 2023, Duesseldorf, 09.09.2023 Duesseldorf Nordrhein-Westfalen Deutschland *** Reception of the city of Duesseldorf in the run-up to the Invictus Games at the city hall Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex in portrait upon arrival in the caucus courtyard of the city hall in Duesseldorf and fans in the background for the reception of the host city Duesseldorf at the beginning of the Invictus Games 2023, Duesseldorf, 09 09 2023 Duesseldorf North Rhine Westphalia Germany,Image: 804083047, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: imago is entitled to issue a simple usage license at the time of provision. Personality and trademark rights as well as copyright laws regarding art-works shown must be observed. Commercial use at your own risk., Model Release: no, Credit line: IMAGO / Avalon
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- Empfang der Stadt Duesseldorf im Vorfeld der Invictus Games mit Verteidigungsminister Pistorius und Prinz Harry im Rathaus Prinz Harry, Duke of Sussex winkt den Journalisten gemeinsam mit Dr. Stephan Keller Oberbuergermeister von Duesseldorf, Bundesverteitigungsminister Boris Pistorius und dessen Partnerin Julia Schwanholz bei der Ankunft im Rathaus, Duesseldorf, 09.09.2023 Duesseldorf Nordrhein-Westfalen Deutschland *** City of Duesseldorf reception ahead of Invictus Games with Defense Minister Pistorius and Prince Harry at City Hall Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex waves to journalists together with Dr Stephan Keller Lord Mayor of Duesseldorf, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius and his partner Julia Schwanholz arriving at City Hall,,Image: 804087075, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: imago is entitled to issue a simple usage license at the time of provision. Personality and trademark rights as well as copyright laws regarding art-works shown must be observed. Commercial use at your own risk., Model Release: no, Credit line: IMAGO / Avalon
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- Empfang der Stadt Duesseldorf im Vorfeld der Invictus Games mit Verteidigungsminister Pistorius und Prinz Harry im Rathaus Prinz Harry, Duke of Sussex gemeinsam mit Dr. Stephan Keller Oberbuergermeister von Duesseldorf, Bundesverteitigungsminister Boris Pistorius und dessen Partnerin Julia Schwanholz bei der Ankunft im Rathaus, Duesseldorf, 09.09.2023 Duesseldorf Nordrhein-Westfalen Deutschland *** Reception of the City of Duesseldorf in the run-up to the Invictus Games with Defense Minister Pistorius and Prince Harry at the City Hall Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex together with Dr Stephan Keller Lord Mayor of Duesseldorf, Federal Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius and his partner Julia Schwanholz arriving at the City Hall, Duesseldorf,,Image: 804087112, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: imago is entitled to issue a simple usage license at the time of provision. Personality and trademark rights as well as copyright laws regarding art-works shown must be observed. Commercial use at your own risk., Model Release: no, Credit line: IMAGO / Avalon
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Prince Harry with the Mayor of Dusseldorf Dr Stephan Keller, arrives at Dusseldorf town hall to sign the official guest book of Dusseldorf ahead of the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games at the Merkur Spiel-Arena.
Featuring: Prince Harry
Where: Dusseldorf, Germany
When: 09 Sep 2023
Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages**NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
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Prince Harry with the Mayor of Dusseldorf Dr Stephan Keller, arrives at Dusseldorf town hall to sign the official guest book of Dusseldorf ahead of the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games at the Merkur Spiel-Arena.
Featuring: Prince Harry
Where: Dusseldorf, Germany
When: 09 Sep 2023
Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages**NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
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Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex during Invictus Games Host City Reception for Invictus Games 2023 at the City Hall.
Featuring: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Stephen Keller, Mayor of Düsseldorf
Where: Dusseldorf, Germany
When: 09 Sep 2023
Credit: Dutch Press Photo/Cover Images**NOT AVAILABLE FOR PUBLICATION IN THE NETHERLANDS OR FRANCE**
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Prince Harry speaking during the Invictus Games opening ceremony at the Merkur Spiel-Arena.
Featuring: Prince Harry
Where: Dusseldorf, Germany
When: 09 Sep 2023
Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages**NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
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Prince Harry speaking during the Invictus Games opening ceremony at the Merkur Spiel-Arena.
Featuring: Prince Harry
Where: Dusseldorf, Germany
When: 09 Sep 2023
Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages**NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
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Prince Harry speaking during the Invictus Games opening ceremony at the Merkur Spiel-Arena.
Featuring: Prince Harry
Where: Dusseldorf, Germany
When: 09 Sep 2023
Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages**NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
