Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have issued a new statement on their website as the Duke of Sussex undertakes solo engagements in Canada.
The couple have embarked on a separation of their professional lives and have pivoted to solo public appearances rather than joint engagements over the last few months.
The Duke of Sussex is currently attending Invictus events in Vancouver on his own, with Meghan’s absence from engagements linked to the sporting competition unusual.
The Duchess of Sussex has accompanied Prince Harry to Invictus Games events since 2017 onwards and joined her husband in Vancouver in February 2024 for a previous promotional event.
The couple stepped out at Invictus events in February across several days in Canada in what was seen as a preview of the first-ever winter edition of the sporting competition.
As well as attending the earlier preview event in Canada, Meghan has joined Harry at the Invictus Games in The Netherlands and Germany in recent years.
She is expected to accompany Harry in February at the Vancouver games, with the couple reportedly weighing up bringing their son Prince Archie with them.
The new statement on sussex.com focuses on Harry’s attendance at a Grey Cup match in Canada on Sunday.
It reads: “Yesterday, Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex made a notable appearance at the Grey Cup in Vancouver, taking part in a symbolic jersey pass that highlighted the growing momentum for the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025.
“Held at BC Place, the annual football championship is Canada’s most-watched sporting event, attracting over 50,000 live attendees and millions more via broadcast.
“This year’s Cup marked a significant milestone, as it was the first time in a decade that the event returned to British Columbia.
“The Duke took center stage during the broadcast alongside Team Canada competitor Wen Nie, passing a special IG25 jersey to Amar Doman, owner of the BC Lions.
“The jersey pass not only marked the connection between the two iconic events but also served as a powerful reminder of the Games’ mission: to inspire, empower, and bring together athletes from around the world who have experienced life-changing injuries or illnesses.
“With less than three months until the Opening Ceremony at BC Place, the Grey Cup marked a pivotal moment in building excitement and awareness for what promises to be a historic event.
“The jersey pass was a reminder that the journey toward the Games is not just about competition but about coming together as a global community to celebrate resilience, determination and the power of sport to heal and inspire.”
