Invictus Games live updates: Prince Harry opens competition as locals make their feelings known on Meghan Markle’s arrival in Canada 

Prince Harry showed his dance skills when he met members of the Canadian team who participated in the Invictus games.

He also hugged a female competitor when he and Meghan had a breakfast meeting prior to the opening ceremony.

The couple was warmly greeted by the Canadian team with Meghan who posted video of the meeting on her Instagram story – complete with Harry who apparently tried to do the 'twist'.

Harry and Meghan couldn't resist distributing hugs while spending time about how many of the competitors a adversity have overcome to make the games.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle might get the cold shoulder in California, but they can expect a much warmer welcome in Canada on arrival for the Invictus games.

Despite the freezing conditions, they are probably welcomed by the local population whose enthusiasm before the couple contrasts sharply with those across the border in the US.

The Duke and Duchess of the popularity of Sussex have taken a dip with the American media who turn against them. Residents in the super rich enclave of Montecito, where they live in a £ 10 million mansion, are reportedly also less than fascinated by their presence.

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Prince Harry was completely smiling when he arrived in his five-star hotel last night before the start of the Invictus games.

He grinned wide from the back seat with his wife Meghan, who was casually dressed in a blue top and brown jacket, when they arrived in the Ultra luxurious Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will enjoy the status of the 'Rockster' status during their stay in Vancouver after booking a £ 5,000 per night suite that is supplied with its own private lift and roof patio.

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Meghan Markle gave a spontaneous speech during a private -invictus game to say how she feels 'at home' in Canada and praised her husband for his dedication to the sporting event for military veterans with the disabled.

After giving Harry an intimate kiss on stage, she took the microphone to talk about the importance of the event – and how their children in California were fully aware of what the game meant for the family.

She told an audience of military veterans and their families how much the games meant for her husband who said they were his 'family'.

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Hello and welcome to MailOnline's live reporting of the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games 2025, which starts at 9 p.m. GMT.

Chris Martin van Coldplay, Nelly Furtado and Katy Perry are all ready to perform tonight at the BC Place Stadium in Vancouver for a sold -out crowd of 40,000 spectators.

And the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will also appear together during the event.

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