Prince Harry was visibly moved during the closing ceremony of the Invictus Games as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued a powerful tribute at Vancouver's Rogers Arena.
The Duke of Sussex, seated in the front row, was brought close to tears during Trudeau's speech about democracy and friendship.
The closing ceremony marked the end of what organisers described as a powerful, emotional and inspiring week of competition that brought together service men and women from 23 nations.
Prime Minister Trudeau's tribute highlighted Prince Harry's enduring commitment to the Invictus movement.
Prince Harry was visibly moved during the closing ceremony of the Invictus Games as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued a powerful tribute at Vancouver's Rogers Arena.
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"As someone that you roped in early on in my time as Prime Minister, I can testify to the energy, the dedication, the commitment this man has to you and to this ideal," Trudeau told the assembled athletes.
The Canadian Prime Minister went on to praise Harry's impact on veterans' lives.
"You have changed the lives of so many people for the better and for that we all owe you the deepest debt of gratitude," he said.
The ceremony included a significant moment as the Invictus flag was passed from Vancouver to Birmingham, which will host the 2027 Games.
Prince Harry joined Invictus CEO Dominic Reid in presenting participation medals to team captains from all 23 competing nations.
The Duke later delivered a seven-minute address praising the resilience and comradery of the service personnel who participated in the Games.
Looking ahead to Birmingham 2027, Harry expressed his continued commitment to the Games' mission of supporting veterans' recovery through sport.
Grammy-nominated artist Jelly Roll delivered a powerful performance, including his mental health anthem 'I'm Not Okay' and hit song 'Liar'.
The Canadian Prime Minister went on to praise Harry's impact on veterans' lives.
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Before taking the stage, the singer walked through the crowds to connect with attendees.
"I am an overweight man with a microphone, the real heroes are the athletes and the families who are in this building right now," he told the audience.
He offered words of encouragement to veterans returning home: "If you ever hear that voice in your head saying, you can be anything but great, it's a liar."
In his emotional address, Prince Harry paid tribute to the families and supporters of Invictus competitors.
"To our Invictus wives, husbands, girlfriends, boyfriends, kids, grandparents and friends, please stand and be recognized - we salute you," the duke said.
In his emotional address, Prince Harry paid tribute to the families and supporters of Invictus competitors.
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He also honoured those lost in service and to suicide, acknowledging their memory during the ceremony.
The prince made a heartfelt pledge to the Games' future: "So long as our brothers and sisters are striving to heal and grow, the Games will go on."
The ceremony featured diverse musical performances that added to the emotional atmosphere.
The Naden Band of the Royal Canadian Navy and the Band of the 15th Field Regiment opened the closing ceremony with stirring performances.
US veterans Michael Trotter Jr and his wife Tanya, performing as The War and Treaty, delivered their hit 'Skyscraper' alongside the Canadian Military Wives choir.
The musical tributes reflected the international spirit of the Games, bringing together military and civilian performers in a fitting conclusion to the Vancouver event.
