The countdown to the Invictus Games Düsseldorf 2023 is on! Meghan Markle and Prince Harry traveled to Germany to attend the One Year To Go event on Tuesday, Sept. 6. During their visit, the couple met with competitors, volunteers, as well as a service dog name “Loki.” The sixth Invictus Games are scheduled to take place next September in Düsseldorf.
“Our philosophy is about filling stadiums and arenas with spectacle, fanfare, families and, of course, friends. It’s about getting every corner of the world to tune in and pay attention,” Prince Harry said in remarks on Tuesday (via the Invictus Games Foundation). “I believe that because service often exists in the shadows, we take for granted how many service members are out there every day putting their lives on the line for us, so I know in my heart that we should give them center stage whenever we can. A place to compete. A place to be cheered. A place to be truly seen and appreciated it.”
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© WireImageMeghan and Harry traveled to Dusseldorf, Germany, where the Invictus Games will be held in September 2023, to attend the One Year to Go event.
© WireImageThe Duchess of Sussex wore a chic ivory halter neck sweater by Anine Bing teamed with khaki trousers for the outing on Sept. 6.
© Getty ImagesPrince Harry met Steffi Schenke and her service dog, who according to the Invictus Games Foundation, is named “Loki.”
© Getty ImagesPrince Harry helped unveil the motto of the Games: “A HOME FOR RESPECT.”
© Getty ImagesTeam Germany presented Harry and Meghan with a gift: sports shirts featuring their children’s names, Archie and Lilibet.
© Getty ImagesSay cheese! The Duchess of Sussex posed for a selfie.
© Getty ImagesAnd another selfie outside!
© Getty ImagesThe couple signed the Golden Book of the city of Düsseldorf.
© Getty ImagesThe Duke and Duchess’ visit to Germany took place one day after Meghan spoke at the One Young World Summit on Sept. 5 in Manchester.
