Popsugar Celebrity The Royals Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Invictus Games Speeches 2018 Harry and Meghan Say Goodbye to the Invictus Games With 2 Inspirational Speeches 27 October 2018 by Gemma Cartwright Image Source: Getty As the Invictus Games in Sydney came to an end on Saturday, fans were treated to inspiring speeches not just from the founder, Prince Harry, but also from his new wife Meghan. The Duchess of Sussex took to the stage to rapturous applause and cheering, as she spoke about supporting Harry and praised the "Invictus spirit" at the heart of the Games. Harry, meanwhile, praised the participants and thanked everyone involved in making this one of the most spectacular games yet. The Invictus Games have always been a big part of Harry and Meghan's story. It's part of the reason they first met, and it was at the Toronto games in 2017 that they made their first public appearance together. Now, as husband and wife, and with a baby on the way, it is clearly a truly special event for them as a family. Keep reading to see snippets of their speeches, plus plenty of photos from the glittering closing ceremony. “In a short span of time, the #InvictusGames have evolved into an international platform of some of the best athletics and sportsmanship you could ever witness, coupled with a camaraderie which can only be defined as the Invictus spirit.” — The Duchess of Sussex #IG2018 pic.twitter.com/1AxPuC1DKy— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) October 27, 2018 1 / 23 “Hello Invictus! Good evening Sydney.As always when these Games close, I would like to start by saying thank you.” — The Duke of Sussex @InvictusSydney #IG2018 pic.twitter.com/ywMTwLtUp6— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) October 27, 2018 2 / 23 “You have left us all humbled.” — The Duke of Sussex to the @InvictusSydney competitors. #IG2018 pic.twitter.com/wrxgHkb1oG— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) October 27, 2018 3 / 23 Image Source: Getty / Karwai Tang 4 / 23 Image Source: Getty / SAEED KHAN 5 / 23 Image Source: Getty / Chris Jackson 6 / 23 Image Source: Getty / Mark Kolbe 7 / 23 Image Source: Getty / Karwai Tang 8 / 23 Image Source: Getty / Karwai Tang 9 / 23 Image Source: Getty / Karwai Tang 10 / 23 Image Source: Getty / Karwai Tang 11 / 23 Image Source: Getty / Samir Hussein 12 / 23 Image Source: Getty / Karwai Tang 13 / 23 Image Source: Getty / Karwai Tang 14 / 23 Image Source: Getty / Mark Metcalfe 15 / 23 Image Source: Getty / Karwai Tang 16 / 23 Image Source: Getty / Samir Hussein 17 / 23 Image Source: Getty / Samir Hussein 18 / 23 Image Source: Getty / Karwai Tang 19 / 23 Image Source: Getty / Samir Hussein 20 / 23 Image Source: Getty / Samir Hussein 21 / 23 Image Source: Getty / Samir Hussein 22 / 23 Image Source: Getty / Mark Metcalfe 23 / 23 The RoyalsMeghan MarkleThe British RoyalsPrince Harry