The Duchess of Sussex will be joining her husband at the Invictus Games, which take place this weekend in The Hague. The competition will take place from 16 to 22 April in the Netherlands, after being postponed due to the outbreak of the pandemic.
Harry founded the Games to help rehabilitate wounded and sick military and veterans from around the world to challenge them to participate in Paralympic sporting events. On Monday night, a spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess confirmed that Meghan will be joining Harry’s games in The Hague for the first few days.
Invictus Games was where the couple opted for their first public appearance in nearly five years. Meghan made her official engagement debut, which Harry attended on September 24, 2017, when she attended the Invictus Games opening ceremony in Toronto, Canada, even though the pair were seated about 18 seats apart.
The next day, the couple appeared side by side for their first official appearance together at tennis in a wheelchair. The British team’s opponents said on Monday they would like to see Meghan and the couple’s sons, two-year-old Archie and nine-month-old Lily, at matches. Their children are not expected.
Daniel O’Connor, 31, of Hereford, competes in shooting and indoor rowing and said Harry is “a very caring person.” Mr. O’Connor, who suffers from chronic pain, said: “He has in mind what he wants to achieve in life, what he wants to change and is trying to deal with it. And if everyone had such an attitude, you can imagine how different the world would be.”
When asked if he would like to see Meghan at the event, Mr O’Connor said: “
Anyone wishing to support Invictus Games is welcome, he said, adding that Megan has attended previous Invictus events.
“He has shown his continued support for the Games,” Mr. O’Connor said. “I think he is doing a great job,” he said, adding, “I would be happy to see him at the Games. If so, it’s great and I hope the kids will attend too so the whole family can be there.
Lucy Holt, 29, of Lincoln, said it would be a “pleasant surprise” if the family showed up. Ms Holt, who competes in weightlifting, indoor rowing, wheelchair basketball and athletics, says Harry’s family is very supportive of the Invictus Games.
Ms Holt said the games are great for children to watch because they show what can be achieved with people with disabilities. “I think this is a great way for him to show his family what he has achieved and what he is still getting,” he said.
Jason Finley, 50, who lives in Amesbury, said Harry had been talking “very quietly” about their many meetings. “Honestly, it was great to meet him,” said Mr. Finley, who competes in volleyball and track and field. “Look at his military manners while serving in the military.”
The British team will compete in nine sports at the Invictus Games: track and field, shooting, wheelchair basketball, cycling, weightlifting, indoor rowing, wheelchair rugby, swimming and volleyball. Harry played a key role in the 2014 UK Games when 300 competitors from 13 countries took part in an opening competition in London.
Source: Belfastlive
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