British athletes send clear message ahead of reunion with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

On Thursday, the Royal British Legion posted on social media: "Team UK are on their way to Canada!

"Ahead of the @InvictusGames25, Team UK departed from Birmingham Airport this afternoon.

"RBL and @DefenceHQ will be with them every step of the way as they take the next step in their recovery journey.

"@WeAreInvictus #SharedJourney #IG25".

The Royal British Legion also posted four photos of the Team UK athletes looking very excited at Birmingham Airport.

The Invictus Games Foundation responded on social media: "See you soon Team UK!"

Team UK are on their way to Canada!

Ahead of the @InvictusGames25, Team UK departed from Birmingham Airport this afternoon.

RBL and @DefenceHQ will be with them every step of the way as they take the next step in their recovery journey.@WeAreInvictus #SharedJourney #IG25 pic.twitter.com/Gmnu5yEo6a

— Royal British Legion (@PoppyLegion) February 6, 2025

One royal fan account wrote: "Good luck team U.K. Safe travels and stay."

Similarly, another royal watcher said: "Good luck to you all!!"

Prince Harry founded the Invictus Games back in 2014 and celebrated its 10th anniversary last year.

The Duke of Sussex travelled to London, where a service was held at St Paul's Cathedral.

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Meghan, 43, did not accompany the Duke who remained in California with the couple's children, Prince Archie, five, and Princess Lilibet, three.

She is expected to join Prince Harry in Vancouver Whistler for the 2025 Games.

The mother-of-two has attended every Invictus Games alongside her husband since 2017.