Meghan Markle posts to social media ahead of 'important meeting' at Invictus Games - before Prince Harry shows off 'budgie smugglers'

Meghan Markle hinted at 'walking into a very important meeting' on her Instagram story while sharing behind-the-scenes footage of the Invictus Games ceremony. She joined her husband for the seventh edition of the games, which he founded in 2014. The nine-day sporting event - created by Prince Harry in 2014 for wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women - will see more than 500 competitors from 23 countries come together.

It came after President Donald Trump denied he would be looking to deport Harry after he admitted taking recreational drugs in Spare. Meghan put on a very loved-up display with Prince Harry just hours after the US President had branded her 'terrible'. The Duchess of Sussex, 43, packed on the PDA as she watched from the stands in Vancouver with her husband, snuggling into him before leaning in for a passionate kiss.

Meghan took to Instagram to share footage of golf carts, hugs and Harry's dancing. She officially rejoined the app at the beginning of the year after a seven-year break. The Duke of Sussex showed off his dancing skills as he met members of the Canadian team taking part in this year's sporting event. Meghan Markle hinted at 'walking into a very important meeting' on her Instagram story while sharing behind-the-scenes footage of the Invictus Games ceremony.

The Prince was presented with the now traditional pair of 'budgie smuggler' swimming trunks by members of the Australian team. Meghan hosted an event with dozens of children where she read to the youngsters – while husband Harry sat crossed legged with the excitable kids. He also hugged a female competitor as he and Meghan had a breakfast meeting ahead of the opening ceremony. Meghan hosted an event with dozens of children where she read to the youngsters – while husband Harry sat crossed legged with the excitable kids.

The Prince was presented with the now traditional pair of 'budgie smuggler' swimming trunks by members of the Australian team. They have made it a point of handing the Prince a pair of the tight fitting costume at each of the Invictus Games. Harry showed off the blue costume to the delight of the audience. Meghan captioned the gift 'And team Australia you've done it again' and posted it to her Instagram Story, along with video from the storytelling event.

The private event began with the couple walking to the meeting to the soundtrack of Dolly Parton singing '9-5.'. Meghan later posed up with children as they showed off drawings they had been asked to do and told them they were in for an exciting week.'. Later the couple were due to attend a wheelchair basketball match at the Vancouver Convention Centre. It will be the first sport event they have attended since the spectacular opening ceremony featuring over 800 performers and a performance by Katy Perry and Coldplay's Chris Martin.

Meghan and Harry lovingly shared a kiss during the star-studded opening ceremony on Saturday night. Meghan puts on a loved-up display with her husband at the Invictus Games opening ceremony. The couple were warmly greeted by the Canadian team with Meghan posting video of the encounter to her Instagram story - complete with Harry seemingly attempting to do the 'twist'. In one story, she said 'walking into a very important meeting' with a wink emoji.

Meghan gave an impromptu speech at a private Invictus Games event to say how she feels 'at home' in Canada and praised her husband for his dedication to the sporting event for disabled military veterans. After giving Harry an intimate kiss on stage she took the microphone to talk about the importance of the event - and how their children in California were fully aware of what the game means to the family.

She told an audience of military veterans and their families how much the Games meant to her husband saying they were his 'family'. Speaking hours after flying in from California on a private jet Meghan said: 'I was not planning on speaking tonight, and we just arrived, I don't know, a couple of hours ago, and I touched Canadian soil and I went, oh, it feels like home.'. Turning to her husband she said: 'We are just thrilled to be here, and I would be remiss if I didn't take the opportunity to introduce someone who means a lot to me. And I know he means quite a lot to all of you.

'You will see him throughout this week. The former Suits actress was beaming as she raised her blue pom-poms in the air. 'You will see him at the Games. You will see him probably curling with you, cheering you on.'. It comes as US President Donald Trump said that he has no plans to deport Prince Harry from the US amid a legal battle over his immigration status - taking a swipe at his wife Meghan Markle in the process.

'I don't want to do that,' Trump said on Friday. 'I'll leave him alone. He's got enough problems with his wife. She's terrible.'. This year's games, which to celebrity service men and women who put their lives on the line for their nations, will include winter sports for the first time ever. Meghan's attendance is understood to underscore her support for her husband and the mission of Invictus, a cause that is deeply personal to them both.