Prince Harry made an unexpected solo appearance at the Grey Cup final in Vancouver on Sunday, just days after Meghan Markle dazzled at a high-profile event in Los Angeles.
The Duke of Sussex, grinning broadly, greeted fans with waves and thumbs-up gestures as he stood pitchside ahead of the Canadian Football League showdown between the Toronto Argonauts and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
The visit tied into Harry’s promotion of the upcoming Invictus Games, set to take place in Vancouver and Whistler in February 2025. The prince, now 40, spoke to “The Sports Network” before the game, expressing enthusiasm for the match and the Games, which he founded in 2014 to support wounded, injured, and sick servicemen and women.
“Sport has the ability to heal, to change lives, and to save lives,” Harry has often said, reiterating this message in a video earlier this year celebrating the transformative power of the Games.
However, his wife, the Duchess of Sussex, was notably absent during Harry’s Vancouver outing. Meghan, 43, was instead spotted attending a glamorous launch party in Los Angeles just days prior. The event celebrated the release of her friend Kadi Lee’s new Highbrow Hippie hair wellness line, a venture Meghan has personally invested in.
The Duchess mingled with Hollywood’s elite, including celebrity stylist Serge Normant, while showcasing her ongoing interest in supporting female-founded businesses. “I am so proud to invest in [Kadi] as a friend and as a female founder,” Meghan said in a recent interview, lauding Lee’s dedication to hair health and innovation.
The contrasting engagements underscore the couple’s independent schedules as they juggle their commitments to charitable work and personal ventures. Harry’s dedication to the Invictus Games remains steadfast, with the Vancouver event marking the debut of winter sports in the competition. From alpine skiing to skeleton racing, the Games are expected to draw over 500 participants from 20 nations.
Meanwhile, Meghan continues to build her entrepreneurial portfolio, with investments spanning wellness brands and sustainable fashion.
At the Highbrow Hippie event, she was seen mingling with A-list guests and applauding her friend’s success, embodying the community-focused ethos that Lee’s salon and brand espouse.
While Harry’s brief Vancouver appearance highlighted his passion for the Invictus mission, Meghan’s LA outing emphasized her growing influence in the business and social spheres. Together, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex remain figures of global fascination, balancing individual pursuits with their shared vision for philanthropy and impact.
