Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were recently spotted enjoying a game night. Both were spotted during the game between Vancouver Canucks vs San Jose Sharks in Canada on Monday night.
Harry also took the first shot before watching the game with his wife from their box seats. Coincidentally, the country will also host Harry’s Invictus Games in 2025.
Prince Harry Drops The First Puck At The Game
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follow people magazine, Meghan and Harry enjoyed a night out in Canada on Monday as they were among the many fans who turned up to watch the Vancouver Canucks vs San Jose Sharks hockey game.
The two, who were dressed casually in long coats for the outing, watched the game from their box seats. Before the game started, Harry also took the opportunity to make the ceremonial first puck drop, recalling the same experience his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, had when she made the ceremonial puck drop during a match between the same rivals 21 years ago.
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— Hockey Night in Canada (@hockeynight) November 21, 2023
The appearance also comes six years after he and his wife appeared publicly as a couple at the 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto, Canada. The two also returned to the country in 2019 after the birth of their son Prince Archie for a vacation on Vancouver Island.
Canada Will Host Next Invictus Games
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According to reports, Canada will also host the next Invictus Games, Prince Harry’s international sports tournament for wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans.
Established in 2014, the Invictus Games were first held in London, followed by Orlando, Toronto, and Sydney, with the latest editions in the Netherlands and Germany. In 2025, Canada will host the event for the second time, this time in Vancouver-Whistler.
The upcoming tournament will also mark a significant development as it introduces winter adaptation sports alongside the usual core sports featured in previous editions.
Prince Harry made the announcement about the plans, saying, “As Invictus continues to adapt and grow, I am thrilled to announce that the Invictus Games Foundation has chosen Canada to host the first Winter Hybrid Games in 2025.”
He added that the edition will “offer a global platform to expand the network and profile of winter adaptive sports” and will be held in “partnership with First Nations.”
Prince Harry’s Invictus Games Recently Announced a Big Move
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Ahead of the next edition, major changes have taken place within the Invictus Games Foundation, the organization responsible for the tournament.
CEO Peter Lawless and Chief Commercial Officer Bill Cooper are reported to be among those leaving the organisation, with Nick Booth appointed as interim CEO, each BIV.
In a statement, the organization confirmed the change and thanked Lawless and Cooper for their efforts in facilitating the return of the Games to Canada. It was also mentioned that Booth had “advised the team since the award of the bid for the 2025 Games.”
They stated that “the transition allows continuity of vision and no disruption to the team working to deliver the Games.” They also announced that Lawless will continue in the role of ambassador for the 2025 Vancouver Whistler Games and will retain his new status as CEO emeritus.
Did Prince Harry’s Invictus Games Have Budget Issues?
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Following the announcement of the change, speculation spread that the Invictus Games Foundation was still facing budget problems despite assurances of financial support from the Canadian government.
“I was told we are over budget and have no plans to close the gap even after getting government support of $30 million from the Province of British Columbia and the Canadian Federal government,” a source said. Daily Mail.
“As you can expect, morale among staff and volunteers is at an all-time low,” the source continued, adding that the departure of two top staffers along with budget issues may “overshadow this incredible event for veterans.”
Meanwhile, the organizers have denied rumors about budget issues, informed BIV that they are on track to reach their fundraising targets, thanks to our dedicated network of senior volunteers and government partners.
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