Prince Harry joined in boisterous celebrations at the Invictus Games in Vancouver, performing a knee slide and kissing a player’s head during the sitting volleyball finals.
The Duke of Sussex got caught up in the emotion of one of the last events at the Vancouver Convention Centre, where he cheered from the sidelines during the match between Nigeria and Brazil.
After Brazil’s victory, the prince joined a group photo with all the finalists on the court, sliding on his knees to position himself in the centre of the celebrating teams.
During the medal ceremony, Harry planted a quick kiss on a bald team member’s head as he walked along the presenting line.
Prince Harry joined in boisterous celebrations at the Invictus Games in Vancouver, performing a knee slide and kissing a player’s head during the sitting volleyball finals
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The prince spent the day watching matches alongside friends and family of competing teams.
Brazil emerged as straight-set winners in the final, with Harry presenting gold medals to the emotional victors.
Several Brazilian team members were overcome with emotion during the ceremony, with one player bursting into tears against Harry’s shoulder.
The Duke was seen fully immersed in the atmosphere throughout the event, participating in a Mexican wave and making celebratory gestures from the sidelines.
Prince Harry’s next appearance will be at the closing ceremony
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He also shared a moment with Ukrainian team members after they secured the bronze medal in the sitting volleyball competition.
The prince’s next appearance will be at the closing ceremony, where the Invictus flag will be handed to Team UK, as Birmingham is set to host the 2027 games.
In a pre-recorded TV special broadcast on Canadian television, Prince Harry revealed he undergoes therapy to help him process the stories of injured military veterans at the Invictus Games.
Speaking to TV anchor Omar Sachedina, the Duke of Sussex acknowledged the emotional toll of listening to veterans’ experiences.
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Harry also shared how the Invictus Games help keep Princess Diana’s legacy alive for his children
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“I have therapy,” Harry said, responding to former Canadian soldier Mark Beare’s disclosure about developing PTSD from hearing other soldiers’ trauma and grief.
The prince explained that while he wants to hear veterans’ stories, he must be mindful of timing and approach.
Harry also shared how the Invictus Games helps keep Princess Diana’s legacy alive for his children, though he noted that deep conversations with veterans must be handled sensitively.