{"id":141739,"date":"2023-09-18T19:29:39","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T19:29:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theprojectsworld.com\/?p=141739"},"modified":"2023-09-18T19:29:39","modified_gmt":"2023-09-18T19:29:39","slug":"harry-and-meghan-arrive-for-invictus-games-closing-ceremony-in-germany","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theprojectsworld.com\/world-news\/harry-and-meghan-arrive-for-invictus-games-closing-ceremony-in-germany\/","title":{"rendered":"Harry and Meghan arrive for Invictus Games closing ceremony in Germany"},"content":{"rendered":"
Meghan Markle couldn\u2019t hide her pride as she beamed at Team USA when they took their place for the closing ceremony of the Invictus Games.<\/p>\n
She looked on adoringly as the team walked on stage to Bruce Springsteen\u2019s Born in the USA.<\/p>\n
Meghan clapped along to the song as it reverberated around the Merkur Spiel-Arena and blew kisses to the team.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Prince Harry also joined the applause front his front row seat.<\/p>\n
He is due to give a five minute speech saluting those who have taken part in the week long games.<\/p>\n
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Meghan and Harry enjoying the closing ceremony at the Invictus Games in Dusseldorf<\/p>\n
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Meghan was glowing in an \u00a3830 Cult Gaia dress laser-cut with floral patterns, along with \u00a3525 leather pumps from Aquazzura\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Meghan could be seen waving during the ceremony, which saw the US team enter the stage to Bruce Springsteen’s iconic hit Born In The USA<\/p>\n
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Dominic Reid, chief executive of the Invictus Games, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Elke Bundenbender and Frank-Walter Steinmeier, president of Germany, at the Invictus Games closing ceremony in Dusseldorf<\/p>\n
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The US team at the Invictus Games closing ceremony on Saturday. The team entered the stage to Born In The USA by Bruce Springsteen – to the approval of the Duchess of Sussex<\/p>\n
Thumping dance music greeted each of the teams as they took to the stage with the Ukrainian team given a standing ovation.<\/p>\n
Harry and Meghan stood clapping each of the teams. He was sat next to Elke Budenbender the wife of the German President,\u00a0Frank-Walter Steinmeier.<\/p>\n
Harry, dressed in a dark suit and dark shirt, could be seen leaning over to speak to Mr Steinmeier during the closing ceremony.<\/p>\n
Meghan, meanwhile, was glowing in green, wearing an \u00a3830 Raylene dress from Cult Gaia, laser-cut with floral patterns.<\/p>\n
She also wore a pair of \u00a3525 Purist leather pumps from Aquazzura, \u00a3595 Kimai diamond earrings made with lab-grown stones, a \u00a35,000 Cartier bracelet and a \u00a350,000 Lorraine Schwartz emerald cut diamond pinky ring.<\/p>\n
Eurovision Song Contest runner up Sam Ryder performed two songs before the closing speeches began and it was revealed 140,000 people had attended the games.<\/p>\n
The Space Man singer could be seen holding Meghan’s hand as he performed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier spoke of the \u2018community\u2019 feel of the games.<\/p>\n
He said the competitors refusal to give up was an example to everyone and people who have served their country should not be forgotten.<\/p>\n
He referenced the invasion of Ukraine and told the team they have the support of everyone calling it an \u2018illegal war\u2019.<\/p>\n
The pledge of support was given a two minute standing ovation. He also thanked the Duke of Sussex for launching the games nine years ago.<\/p>\n
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Sam Ryder performed two songs during the closing ceremony of the Invictus Games<\/p>\n
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The British Eurovision winner could be seen smiling and held Meghan’s hand as he performed<\/p>\n
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Space Man singer Sam Ryder performing during the closing ceremony of the Invictus Games<\/p>\n
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The Ukraine team entered the stage for the closing ceremony to a standing ovation, clutching Ukrainian flags and applauding<\/p>\n
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The Merkur Spiel-Arena was packed out with spectators for the Invictus Games closing ceremony in Dusseldorf, Germany on Saturday<\/p>\n
Earlier in the day, Meghan was seen hugging\u00a0an athlete draped in the American flag as she took centre stage on the final day of the Invictus Games today.<\/p>\n
The Duchess of Sussex, 42, handed the gold medal to Danielle Pothoof at the Swimming Medals Ceremony during day seven of the sporting event in Dusseldorf.<\/p>\n
Wearing \u00a3260 trousers and a \u00a3580 trench coat from Cuyana as well as \u00a3545\u00a0Aquazurra purist pumps the royal hugged the athlete donning the star-spangled banner and couldn’t help but grin.<\/p>\n
Danielle, who competes in both swimming and sitting volleyball at the games,\u00a0served in the US Marine Corps as a Staff Sergeant.<\/p>\n
While serving in Afghanistan\u00a0in 2011, Danielle’s unit drove over a IED – leaving her critically injured and eventually needing a leg amputation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Duchess also put her name to a huge ‘tribute wall’\u00a0adorned with messages from visitors to the games – choosing to sign her trademark ‘M’ close to a tribute to Harry’s mother, Diana, Princess of Wales.<\/p>\n
Yesterday, Prince Harry was given a special birthday greeting – with spectators at the Invictus Games singing Happy Birthday to him in both English and German.<\/p>\n
Harry clapped along and smiled next to the Duchess \u2013 before he mouthed ‘thank you’ to the spectators.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Harry was later presented with a birthday cake by the Mayor of Dusseldorf, Dr Stephen Keller. The cake was in the colours of the Invictus Games with the words: ‘Happy Birthday Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex.’\u00a0<\/p>\n
Last night the couple celebrated with bratwurst sausages, wiener schnitzels and beers in a traditional German bar.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex enjoyed a night out in Dusseldorf with friends as the Invictus Games draws to a close.<\/p>\n
Bar staff said the royals were ‘lovely’ and left a ‘big tip’ as they enjoyed plates piled high with red cabbage and mashed potato. While Harry celebrated with six half-pints, his wife stuck to just one small drink.<\/p>\n