Prince Harry receives a standing ovation as he opens Invictus Games in Germany

Sep 10, 2023 at 5:18 AM
Prince Harry receives a standing ovation as he opens Invictus Games in Germany

Let’s be sincere, not every thing Prince Harry does goes down properly nowadays.

But Invictus is totally different.

It’s greater than a pet challenge, it is his ardour. It additionally looks like a homecoming for Harry.

The Duke of Sussex speaking during the Invictus Games opening ceremony at the Merkur Spiel-Arena in Dusseldorf, Germany. Picture date: Saturday September 9, 2023.
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The first Invictus Games happened in 2014

The Duke of Sussex during the Invictus Games opening ceremony at the Merkur Spiel-Arena in Dusseldorf, Germany. Picture date: Saturday September 9, 2023.
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It’s the sixth Invictus Games

As he stepped on to the stage to a standing ovation, this was Prince Harry again on acquainted territory. He spoke in German, made a joke or two and the viewers beloved it.

Harry does this type of factor properly, it is most likely what he does finest. And after a yr of fairly unfavorable headlines, it is a reset.

Even his harshest critics would agree Invictus has had an enormous and constructive impression.

There’s been hypothesis Meghan won’t attend, her title apparently taken out of the official schedule, however Harry hinted she’d be there cheering on not simply the US however the Nigerian crew too.

The Duke of SussexThe Duke of Sussex speaking during the Invictus Games opening ceremony at the Merkur Spiel-Arena in Dusseldorf, Germany. Picture date: Saturday September 9, 2023.
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The Duke of Sussex acquired a standing ovation as he walked on to the stage

Harry’s wasn’t the one standing ovation. The arrival of crew Ukraine introduced the viewers to their ft.

And Harry singled out one crew member, Taira, just lately captured by the Russians, and have of Harry’s Heart Of Invictus Netflix sequence.

Outside the Royal Family now, Harry can get nearer to political points.

The Ukrainian crew, a few of whom might be returning to the frontline, instructed me they’re grateful for his assist and highlight on the nation’s battle.

Earlier within the day, Harry had met the British crew. Watch him mingling and it is clear he is snug and relaxed right here.

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This is a really totally different Harry to the one we have seen and heard from just lately.

The excessive courtroom witness, the memoir author, the bombshell interview-giver.

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One member of crew GB summed it up: “He may not get good headlines anywhere else but he’s not going to get a bad word off me.”

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Invictus is a crucial alternative for Harry to rebrand and rebuild his fame.

To reconnect with what he does finest.

Lots is driving on these video games, and Harry wants them to be a hit.