"From the bid for the Games through to this week’s competition, we have walked together, side-by-side on this journey, and are so grateful to you for having these games on your land.
Prince Harry says world is in 'moment of difficulty and division' - Invictus Games speech in full Prince Harry's Invictus Games are now underway in Vancouver-Whistler, Canada, with a star-studded opening ceremony featuring the likes of Katy Perry, Nelly Furtado and Coldplay's Chris Martin.
"In this moment of difficulty and division in many parts of the world, we gather here in Vancouver in a spirit of unity.
I would like to begin by honouring the First Nations, who are hosting this year’s Games.
"At this moment, when there is no shortage of crises, no absence of uncertainty, no lack of weak moral character in the world, the values you embody—the way you carry yourselves—not only at the Invictus Games, but each and every day… your courage, your resilience, your humanity…illuminate a path forward for us all.
