Cape Town – Prince Harry broke his silence for the first time since the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's bombshell announcement last week – and with a new and exciting announcement of his own!
"I hope everyone in Germany is ready for what will be an incredible week of sport," Harry wrote on Instagram with a video announcing the location for the 2022 Invictus Games. "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 said.
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"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 Instagram post continues.
The Invictus Games is an international adaptive multi-sport event in which wounded, injured or sick 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. It plays a big role in healing recovering servicemen and women, and is a cause close to the Duke of Sussex's heart, having spent 10 years serving in the armed forces.
The Duke created the annual event in 2014 to shed light on rehabilitation through sport while showing a wider appreciation for those who serve their country.
Prince Harry will be spending a lot of time in the Netherlands this year for the 2020 Games, but before then he'll be staying in the UK carrying out various engagements while Meghan does the same in Canada.
On Thursday, 16 January, with his first solo engagement of 2020 – and since announcing the news he'd be stepping back as a senior member of the royal family – Harry will host the Rugby League World Cup Live Draw from Buckingham Palace. He also helped launch a Mental Fitness Charter with The Rugby League World Cup 2021.
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