Prince Harry Breaks Cover to Announce 2022 Invictus Games Host

Prince Harry took to Instagram on Wednesday to announce the location of the sixth Invictus Games, breaking cover for the first time since he and the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, announced that they intended to “step down” from their roles as senior members of the royal family. “In 2022, the Invictus Games will travel to a new country, a new home for respect for our armed forces,” Harry is heard saying in a video posted to Instagram, before unveiling that Düsseldorf will host the multi-sport event for wounded armed services personnel and veterans. The 2020 Invictus Games will be hosted at The Hague later this year, with 20 nations participating. Markle made her first official royal appearance with Harry at the 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto. Harry had discussions Monday with the queen, Prince Charles, and Prince William to iron out an arrangement after the couple announced last week their desire to become financially independent and live in both North America and the U.K.

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Here we come Düsseldorf 🇩🇪! The new home for the 2022 and sixth Invictus Games. Having previously been held in London, Orlando, Toronto, Sydney, and upcoming The Hague this year in May - Düsseldorf will welcome over 500 competitors as they showcase their talents, determination and camaraderie to the world! The #InvictusGames is an international adaptive multi-sport event, created by The Duke of Sussex, in which wounded, injured or sick (WIS) armed services personnel and veterans show the world what they’re capable of in a series of adaptive sports, ranging from wheelchair basketball to indoor rowing. The Duke, having spent 10 years serving in the Armed Forces, set up the @WeAreInvictusGames to celebrate the power of sport rehabilitation (both physically and mentally) and to generate a wider appreciation for those who served their country beyond their time in uniform. Participating in the Games plays a significant part in the recovery journey of WIS Servicemen and women. It doesn’t just heal the individual, it heals the whole family. • “I hope everyone in Germany is ready for what will be an incredible week of sport! I have no doubt that the German public will get right behind these Games and that every single competitor can expect a warm welcome and an amazing atmosphere.” – The Duke of Sussex For more information of the announcement, visit https://invictusgamesfoundation.org/ig2022-announcement/ Video © @WeAreInvictusGames

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Prince Harry Breaks Cover to Announce 2022 Invictus Games Host

The prince took to social media for the first time since his and Meghan Markle’s shock announcement last week.

Julia Arciga