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The Duke of Sussex made a solo appearance at the Invictus Games on Thursday
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Prince Harry supported the UK in their bid to secure a gold medal at the Invictus Games in Vancouver on Thursday.
The Duke of Sussex watched Team France defeat Team UK in a thrilling wheelchair rugby final.
Harry was seated in the front row alongside former British military personnel for the closely contested match.
Team UK held a narrow 11-10 lead at half-time but ultimately had to settle for silver, with Harry presenting the gold medals to the victorious French team.
Prince Harry supported the UK in their bid to secure a gold medal at the Invictus Games in Vancouver on Thursday.
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During the post-match celebrations, the duke shared a touching moment with Team UK competitor Amanda Pye, greeting her with a kiss on the cheek.
The interaction came as teams gathered on the court following the medal ceremony, where Harry joined in the celebrations between the French, British and American squads.
Earlier in the evening, Harry watched Team USA secure bronze with a 27-20 victory over Australia in the third-place playoff.
The Duke was spotted alongside former New Zealand rugby captain Richie McCaw, who led the All Blacks to two World Cup victories.
Harry was seated in the front row alongside former British military personnel for the closely contested match.
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The pair shared a celebratory moment, toasting with what appeared to be lagers as they watched Team USA's successful performance.
Earlier this week, Prince Harry expressed his wish that the Invictus Games would no longer be needed, whilst acknowledging the growing demand for the adaptive sports tournament for wounded veterans.
The Games founder noted that the need for the competition is actually increasing rather than diminishing, highlighting the ongoing importance of the event he established a decade ago.
Speaking at the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025, the Duke of Sussex said: "I wish that we could close this down because there wasn't a need for it, but as long as there's a need for it, we will keep it going."
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Harry, who launched the international competition in London in 2014 as a former British Army captain, reflected on the milestone of reaching the event's tenth anniversary.
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Harry, who launched the international competition in London in 2014 as a former British Army captain, reflected on the milestone of reaching the event's tenth anniversary.
"It's amazing how after 10 years that we're still doing this, that we still need to do this," Prince Harry told People magazine during the Vancouver event.
The competition has grown significantly since its inception, with the latest Games bringing together more than 500 athletes from 23 countries to compete across various disciplines.
The Games are set to return to the UK with Birmingham hosting the 2027 edition, marking a significant milestone for the competition.