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Prince Harry on day six of the Invictus Games

Solo Prince Harry drinks beers, gives celebratory kisses to Team UK at Invictus Games

Prince Harry left the UK in 2020

Rebecca Lewis
Rebecca Lewis - Los Angeles
Los Angeles correspondentLos Angeles
Updated: February 14, 2025
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Prince Harry proudly cheered on Team UK in the wheelchair rugby Gold medal match at the Invictus Games on Thursday – and even gave one competitor a kiss on the cheek to celebrate.

The Duke was spotted making the sweet gesture as he joined the celebrations between Team France, who won Gold, Team UK and Team USA.

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The Duke of Sussex attending the wheelchair basketball bronze medal final at the Vancouver Convention Centre during the 2025 Invictus Games in Vancouver, Canada. © PA Images via Getty Images

Earlier in the evening the Duke watched the bronze medal game between Team USA and Team Australia, with HELLO! spotting the Duke clapping for Team USA's tries. 

The Duke sat alongside Richie McCaw, a former New Zealand rugby player who captained the New Zealand national team, the All Blacks, and won two world cups. 

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The Duke of Sussex attending the wheelchair basketball bronze medal final at the Vancouver Convention Centre during the 2025 Invictus Games in Vancouver, Canada© PA Images via Getty Images

The pair were handed cups of what appeared to be lager, and were seen cheers-ing each other.

Team USA won the match 27-20.

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The Duke of Sussex attending the wheelchair basketball final at the Vancouver Convention Centre during the 2025 Invictus Games in Vancouver, Canada.© PA Images via Getty Images

Harry then sat front row alongside former British military for the Gold medal match between Team UK and Team France.

The event was the only public appearance for Harry on Thursday, who is now in Vancouver for the final days of the 2025 Games solo.

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The Duke of Sussex attending the wheelchair basketball final at the Vancouver Convention Centre during the 2025 Invictus Games in Vancouver, Canada© PA Images via Getty Images

At half-time it was 11-10 to Team UK, and Harry was seen encouraging a young British boy to cheer on his country.

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The Duke of Sussex attending the wheelchair basketball final at the Vancouver Convention Centre during the 2025 Invictus Games in Vancouver, Canada© PA Images via Getty Images

Unfortunately Team UK lost the game, taking home silver medals.

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The Duke of Sussex presents gold medals to team France at the end of the wheelchair rugby  final © PA Images via Getty Images

The Duke handed out the gold medals to France.

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Prince Harry kisses Team UK competitor Amanda Pye after the wheelchair rugby match© Rebecca Lewis

Harry was spotted giving Amanda a kiss on the cheek as they greeted each other during the celebrations on the court.

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The Duke of Sussex attending the wheelchair basketball bronze medal final at the Vancouver Convention Centre during the 2025 Invictus Games in Vancouver, Canada© PA Images via Getty Images

Prince Harry made the USA his home in 2020 when he and wife Meghan left the UK.

Meghan left Canada on Tuesday to return home to their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, in Montecito, California.

But she has kept her husband and the Games on hemind, posting on Stories to share a look at the gifts she brought home for the couple's children.

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Archie and Lilibet received an array of special gifts from Canada© Instagram

The snap showed sweet treats including Bear Paws, a brownie-style cookies, Timbits, bite-size donuts from Canadian-based franchise Tim Hortons, and personalized green jerseys for the youngsters gifted from Team Nigeria.

"A taste of Canada and The Invictus Games for our little ones!" Meghan captioned the picture, before making clear that despite leaving Canada, she will continue to follow the Games from Los Angeles. "Cheering you on from home!" she added.

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The Duke of Sussex attending the wheelchair basketball bronze medal final at the Vancouver Convention Centre during the 2025 Invictus Games in Vancouver, Canada© PA Images via Getty Images

Harry will remain in Canada through to the closing ceremony on February 16.

During their time together in Canada, they attended the wheelchair basketball finals, and watched a pool game for curling.

They also attended several private events.

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Meghan Markle leaning on Prince Harry© Samir Hussein/WireImage

A source close to Invictus said: "This was always planned. Meghan is going home to be with her children. Meghan left the games in Dusseldorf early after five days to go home.

"This is Prince Harry's event and she is there to support him but this was planned."

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Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex pose for a photo as they attend the Wheelchair Basketball final between USA and Israel during day one of the 2025 Invictus Games at  on February 09, 2025 in Vancouver, British Columbia© Samir Hussein/WireImage

During the four days Meghan was in attendance, they proudly displayed their love for each other, sharing several passionate kisses at various events, holding hands, and teasing each other.

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attending the Whistler Welcome Celebration at the 2025 Invictus Games in Whistler, Canada. Picture date: Monday February 10, 2025© PA Images via Getty Images

During the Whistler opening celebration Harry brought his wife out on stage and joked that she would be singing for the crowd, leaving her blushing and hiding behind her husband. 

The next day Harry was caught on video cackling with laughter as a nervous Meghan was pushed down an icy slope for her first ever tube run.

The couple also enjoyed two date nights, the first with Canadian singer Michael Buble, his wife, Luisana Lopilata, and Meghan's former assistant Chantelle and her husband Luke, and again in Whistler with Michael and Luisiana.

Invictus Games: a quick guide

Media Image© Getty Images for Invictus Games

What is it?

A multisport international event for wounded, injured and sick military personnel, both current and former, which aims to aid recovery and adaptation to a new way of life. 

Who founded it?

Prince Harry founded the event, inspired by the rehabilitative impact of the Warrior Games in the US

When did it start?

The biannual event was first held in London in 2014 and five more editions followed: Orlando 2016, Toronto 2017, Sydney 2018, The Hague 2020 and Dusseldorf 2023. 

Where and when is the 2025 event being held?

Whistler and Vancouver, British Columbia Canada, 8–16th February.

How many people are competing this year?

Around 550 serving and forming serving military personnel from up to 25 nations.

Which sports are played?

The core sports are swimming, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, indoor rowing, and sitting volleyball, but the 2025 edition features winter adaptive sports for the first time including alpine skiing, snowboarding, biathlon, Nordic skiing, skeleton, and wheelchair curling. 

How can you watch?

The Invictus Games will be broadcast live from the organization's official website and YouTube channel. It will also be available on ITVX in the UK and TSN in Canada. 

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