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Prince Harry hilariously photobombs Nelly Furtado and Meghan Markle’s selfie in the latest as his Invictus Games kicks off in Vancouver.
The Duke of Sussex seems in good spirits in Canada has already been caught dad-dancing, joking and hugging the competitors before delivering a heartfelt speech to open the ceremony.
Now he can be seen making his wife Meghan and Nelly Furtado crack up backstage as he does a straightfaced reveal behind them ahead of the popstars headline slot.
Furtado captioned the post with the couple who have been full of public displays of affection for each other: “They’re beautiful, that’s for sure”.
Meghan Markle joined her husband for the seventh edition of the games, which Harry founded in 2014, bringing together over 500 competitors from 23 nations.
It came as President Trump denied he would be looking to deport Prince Harry after he admitted taking recreational drugs in his hit memoir – Spare.
But the President told the New York Post on Friday: “I don’t want to do that.
“I’ll leave him alone. He’s got enough problems with his wife. She’s terrible.”
Prince Harry hilariously photobombs Nelly Furtado and Meghan Markle’s selfie
The Duchess of Sussex joined Canadian singer Nelly Furtado for a selfie video as the pair celebrated the opening of the Invictus Games in Canada.
Furtado shared a clip on Instagram of her posing alongside Meghan backstage at the Games’ opening ceremony, with the Duke of Sussex appearing to surprise them as he photobombed the clip midway through.
The singer was among the musical stars who helped launch the seventh edition of the Games on Saturday with a motivational performance at the BC Place in Vancouver.
Alongside the video, Furtado wrote “they’re beautiful, that’s for sure”, referencing the lyrics of her hit I’m Like A Bird which also played with the clip.
Barney Davis9 February 2025 13:07
Prince Harry addresses Invictus crowds with heartfelt speech
Prince Harry spoke of his own privilege serving in the British Army as he spoke of his inspiration behind establishing the Invictus Games in the opening ceremony.
He said in his opening speech: “Beyond any differences, here at the Invictus Games we are grounded in mutual respect, competing fiercely, but believing in one another. Supporting one another. And rooting for one another.
“The Games were born more than a decade ago, from a promise I made to myself. A promise to uphold my obligation—a sacred obligation after my own decade and privilege of military service —to do whatever I could to help my fellow brothers and sisters heal, and to champion everything we stand for.
He addressed veterans, adding: “Over the past decade I’ve lost count of the times we’ve heard you tell us that the Invictus Games saved you. Respectfully, I disagree. Invictus didn’t save you. You saved yourself. It was you, who pushed through the doubt and despair.”
Barney Davis9 February 2025 12:00
Coldplay singer shares how Prince Harry approached him for Invictus gig
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin joked with the crowd about how Prince Harry rang him and asked him to open the Invictus Games.
Between the songs he thanked Harry for inviting him to perform, saying: “I’d like to say thanks, of course, to Prince Harry.
“When he called me he said, ‘I’ve called every other musician in the world, they all said they’re not available so I have to call you’. And I said ‘Your royal holiness, I’m honoured.’
“But thank you Harry for being such an inspiring leader and kind and sweet man, and I hope you have the most wonderful games of all. And it’s a pleasure to be here.”
He finished his set by playing the band’s 2008 classic Viva La Vida while the backing singers provided harmonies before he was joined again by the choir.
Martin delivered a moving rendition of the Invictus Games anthem, which he created in 2014 using the lyrics of the Invictus poem by William Ernest Henley, while accompanied by the Universal Gospel Choir.
He then picked up his guitar to play and sing Coldplay’s hit Higher Power alongside four backing singers.
Barney Davis9 February 2025 10:58
Golf carts, hugs and dodgy dancing: Meghan Markle shares behind the scenes takes of the Invictus Games opening ceremony
Barney Davis9 February 2025 10:00
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh reveal secrets to happy marriage
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have said they are still “best friends” after more than 25 years of marriage.
Speaking to reporters during their official tour of Nepal, the royal couple said they always had to have “a lot of humour” while travelling together.
Edward and Sophie were asked about their easy banter after they had joked with each other while planting a tree in the Godawari National Botanic Garden on their third day in the Himalayan country.
The duke said: “Because we’re best friends.” Sophie agreed, saying: “That’s true.”
The duchess added: “There’s always got to be a lot of humour. Especially when you’re travelling and you’ve got no idea what’s coming next.”
Barney Davis9 February 2025 09:02
Chris Martin thanks ‘inspiring’ Harry at Invictus Games opening
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and Katy Perry were among the musicians who helped launch the Invictus Games in Canada by entertaining the crowds at the opening ceremony.
Canadian singer Nelly Furtado and Quebec alt-pop star Roxane Bruneau also performed at BC Place in Vancouver as the seventh edition of the games began on Saturday.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex watched the ceremony, cheering on the performers and competitors when they took to the stage.
For his opening number, Martin delivered a moving rendition of the Invictus Games anthem, which he created in 2014 using the lyrics of the Invictus poem by William Ernest Henley, while accompanied by the Universal Gospel Choir.
He then picked up his guitar to play and sing Coldplay’s hit Higher Power alongside four backing singers.
Between the songs he thanked Harry for inviting him to perform, saying: “I’d like to say thanks, of course, to Prince Harry.
“When he called me he said, ‘I’ve called every other musician in the world, they all said they’re not available so I have to call you’. And I said ‘Your royal holiness, I’m honoured.’
“But thank you Harry for being such an inspiring leader and kind and sweet man, and I hope you have the most wonderful games of all. And it’s a pleasure to be here.”
He finished his set by playing the band’s 2008 classic Viva La Vida while the backing singers provided harmonies before he was joined again by the choir.
Perry kicked off her performance with a rendition of her motivational hit Roar after Harry delivered his speech to the arena.
Shweta Sharma9 February 2025 08:00
Prince Louis takes candid new photo of Kate Middleton to mark World Cancer Day
Alexander Butler9 February 2025 07:00
ICYMI: Trump rules out deporting Harry: ‘I’ll leave him alone’
President Donald Trump seems to have ruled out deporting the Duke of Sussex from the US, it has been reported.
Prince Harry now lives in Montecito, California, with his wife Meghan Markle and their children, but questions had been raised about his immigration status because of his admitted former drug use.
Mr Trump appeared to have ruled out deportation, telling The New York Post: “I’ll leave him alone.” He added: “He’s got enough problems with his wife. She’s terrible.”
Meghan has previously been a vocal critic of former reality star Mr Trump and called him “divisive” and a “misogynist”.
In 2016, Meghan expressed her support for Hillary Clinton in the US presidential election and hinted that she would leave the country if Donald Trump won.
Harry’s reference to taking cocaine, marijuana and psychedelic mushrooms in his book Spare prompted a conservative Washington DC think tank to question why he was allowed into the US in 2020.
Shweta Sharma9 February 2025 06:00
Photos: Harry and Megan at Invictus Games opening
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have watched the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games in Canada.
The seventh edition of the games, established by Harry in 2014, began in Vancouver on Saturday, and Coldplay’s Chris Martin, Nelly Furtado and Katy Perry are all due to perform at the opening event.
Harry and Meghan cheered and clapped for the United Kingdom’s team as the competitors walked on to the stage.
Shweta Sharma9 February 2025 05:34