Prince Harry beamed as Meghan the Duchess of Sussex joined him at the Invictus Games 2023. Duchess Meghan at Prince Harry’s side “Means Everything.
Prince Harry created the #InvictusGames to build a platform for all those who have served. Meghan Markle always supported the troops. Working with the US Military In 2014 on a US Military USO Tour to thank the troops for their service.
Duchess Meghan continues to support her husband at his largest charity impact event The Invictus Games. After all Meghan was by Harry’s side in Toronto 2017, Australia 2018 and then now of course The Hague 2022. A lot has changed for the Duke and Duchess as they are proud parents of Prince Archie and Princess Lili Diana.
Prince Harry is a Battle tested war hero. He Served 2 tours of duty in Afghanistan, when no other royal rose to this call of duty. While other more senior royals were schmoozing tabloids Prince Harry served Queen and country honorably. Inspired by the US Warrior Games is how The Invictus Games were born.
Before she met or married Prince Harry Princess Meghan was a strong supporter of the troops. The Invictus games are a multi-sport competition that would display the fighting spirit of those who serve their respective countries. He called it “invictus,” Latin for “unconquered.”
The Duchess wore a bracelet engraved with the letters Invictus a testament to the unconquered spirit of the Sussexes who are fighting to thrive like their Invictus family. The Invictus Games fund the participation (on the ground expenses) of two friends or family members for every competitor to facilitate social recovery.
“For almost a decade, The Invictus Games Foundation has played a pivotal role in the recovery and rehabilitation of so many wounded, injured and sick service personnel from around the world.
The partnership with BetterUp, the Invictus community unlocks an unparalleled support platform to aid their journey of human transformation. The relationship represents synergy and collaboration of two organizations working together to see the incredible impact, Prince Harry. The Duke of Sussex, Chief Impact Officer at BetterUp, is also Founding Patron of the Invictus Games Foundation.
BetterUp supports the recovery journey of wounded, injured, and sick veterans and service personnel at no cost via the We Are Invictus online platform. In the past year, members of the Invictus Games Foundation who used BetterUp experienced increases in optimism (+35%), self-awareness (+42%), resilience (+52%), goal attainment (+58%), self-compassion (+31%) and emotional regulation (+35%).
I am proud, It is inspiring to see the emotional intelligence of this young, productive couple, They have prospered and yes, thrived against the brickbats of life. Wealth is not everything. It makes for a more enjoyable environment, but if the heart is sick and the weights of life are too heavy, then even the glitter of gold will not recompense, nor sustain.
With the Invictus Games, this beloved family provides a forum and a community respite for those who have borne the crushing weight of the struggle for on-going Freedom. Freedom isn’t free. For some our peace and safety has come at a terrible cost. These honored have paid with their bodies and most bear permanent scars, with true nobility, spawned with valor. My heartfelt appreciation goes out to the soldiers and their families. My prayer is: May God forever bless them and all of those who love Righteousness, in Jesus Holy name. Amen.