Prince Harry Opes the Invictus Games in Sydney

The Duke of Sussex shared his 'personal joy' of soon becoming a father and hailed the 'Invictus family' as a symbol of strength, honour and optimism as he opened the competition in front of crowds of adoring fans today.

Prince Harry and Meghan, who wore a Stella McCartney dress and a coat by Gillian Anderson for Winser London, watched as artists and dancers took to the stage at Sydney Opera House during the glittering opening ceremony.


A band with bagpipes performed a rendition of You're the Voice by John Farnham, hailed as Australia's unofficial national anthem, as competitors from around the world filed into the iconic venue.

The royal couple were greeted by crowds of adoring fans before Harry took to the stage to praise the 'selfless duty' of the athletes taking part in the contest, which he launched in 2014. Read more from The Daily Mail.