Prince Harry receives special tribute in Colombia

Prince Harry received a special tribute in Colombia as recognition for his work with the Invictus Games.

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Svar Nanan-Sen

By Svar Nanan-Sen


Published: 17/08/2024

- 16:01

Updated: 17/08/2024

- 16:01

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex met with Colombian Invictus athletes on Friday

Prince Harry received a special tribute in Colombia as recognition for his work with the Invictus Games.

Harry set up the Invictus Games during his time as a working member of the Royal Family.


Despite stepping away from his role in the monarchy, the Duke of Sussex has continued his work for the sporting competition.

During the second day of Harry and Meghan's trip to Colombia, they met with Invictus Games athletes.

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Prince Harry received a special tribute in Colombia as recognition for his work with the Invictus Games.

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The duke was awarded a special commemorative plaque from the Ministry of National Defense Veterans.

An athlete read out a message while presenting Harry with the plaque: "To Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex.

"In recognition and gratitude for your dedication and invaluable opportunities for recovery through sports and the Invictus Games for Colombian wounded, injured, and sick Armed Forces and Police Personnel, serving or veterans."

Prince Harry competed in a volleyball game while the Duchess of Sussex watched on and cheered.

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Prince Harry competed in a volleyball game while the Duchess of Sussex watched on and cheered.

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Meghan Markle said the athletes were "all so incredible to watch".

The Duke of Sussex added: "It’s amazing to see how many people can come together to form one team."

Meghan Markle also received several gifts throughout the second day of the Sussexes' trip including a painting, a beaded necklace and matching earrings.

The Duchess of Sussex has abandoned "traditional royal silhouettes" during her trip to Colombia with Prince Harry, according to a royal fashion expert.

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Meghan Markle said the athletes were "all so incredible to watch".

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Meghan has worn more than four different outfits across the first two days of the trip in Colombia and is choosing fashion designers who complement her own story, the royal author claimed.

Rosie Harte told The Telegraph: "The fact that Meghan is embedding her messages below the surface level, and choosing designers who complement her own story is testament to the impact that royal life has had on her approach to styling."

The author of The Royal Wardrobe: A Very Fashionable History of the Monarchy added: "Meghan very rarely adopts any of the traditional royal silhouettes when on tour.

"No coat dresses, no hats, no lace, and instead opts for sleeker, more stylish looks."

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