In an endearing moment during the Invictus Games in Vancouver, Prince Harry received a cheeky gift from Team Australia that left both him and his wife, Meghan Markle, in stitches.
- Feb 10, 2025
AceShowbiz - Prince Harry couldn't resist a laugh after receiving a cheeky gift from Team Australia at the Invictus Games in Vancouver: a pair of budgy smugglers or Speedos. Meghan Markle shared the amusing moment on her Instagram Stories, highlighting the spirited exchange between the prince and the Australian team.
"And Team Australia, you've done it again!" the Duchess of Sussex wrote. Harry exclaimed, "So inappropriate! I love it. Thank you so much."
The moment echoed a past Invictus Games encounter, where an Australian athlete jokingly requested Harry's autograph on Speedos in Sydney. While royal protocol did not allow him from signing personal items, this year, Team Australia ensured Harry got his own souvenir.
The Invictus Games, founded by Prince Harry, celebrate the resilience and determination of wounded and recovering service members worldwide through sports like wheelchair basketball and indoor rowing. Vancouver-Whistler Games is the first time the tournament has returned to a previous host country. New this year are winter sports like alpine skiing and snowboarding.
During the opening ceremony, Harry praised the athletes' strength and perseverance, saying, "Invictus didn't save you. You saved yourself. It was you who pushed through the doubt and despair." He emphasized the Games simply reveal the character within them.
Team Australia's playful gift is just one example of the close bond between Harry and the spirited squad. The tradition reflects the camaraderie and lighthearted atmosphere at the tournament, which celebrates the triumph of the human spirit over adversity.
