The Duke of Sussex and The Invictus Games: 2014 and 2016-2018, 2020


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polyesco said:
Lovely opening, the flags and the soldiers fantastic
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/05/09/02/33F8679A00000578-3580216-image-a-82_1462757609409.jpg
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/05/09/02/33F8556C00000578-3580216-image-a-87_1462758192082.jpg

tweet from the First Lady
https://twitter.com/FLOTUS/status/729466480014790656/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc^tfw

handing out some of the medals
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CiBprSBUUAA2pSO.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CiBprWAUgAEcUMl.jpg

love this photo with the boy
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CiBuIuwWEAEzgHz.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CiBuI12W0AAZjAt.jpg

of course they are going to ask about him and family but the majority has been placing the focus on the veterans and wounded soldiers. on the Invictus Games
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It was a fantastic opening ceremony, wasn't it? I have read several people's comments on it, who said they were very moved by it all, and some cried.
 
Why sad? I think the athletes' efforts are inspiring!
 
Not just good natured but good marketing:D

The best way to get the word out is not interviews. It is social media. I bet 10 times as many people saw the twitter/Instagram/facebook/youtube of the banter between the sides then they did the interviews.
 
Gold Medal One for Canada!! WTG Christine!!


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TLLK said:
Sadly I've come to expect this line of questioning when it comes to young royals. I agree that a sports network would do a better job on focusing upon the athletes, the games and those involved in the coordinating the events.
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"Sports" networks stopped being about sports a long time ago. It's about ratings and they're desperately trying to remain relevant by focusing on human interest pieces instead of sports. Although Invictus has been covered pretty well for something that doesn't relate to the NFL or college football; the two biggest draws for American sports fans.
 
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I have my own struggles going on right now- seizures and severe mental illness. So my dad said look at this thread- get some inspiration. He's pretty smart.
 
roseroyal said:
I have my own struggles going on right now- seizures and severe mental illness. So my dad said look at this thread- get some inspiration. He's pretty smart.
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And that's what this venture is all about :) Glad to hear you've been inspired by this great organization and the brave people involved in the games.
 
Lumutqueen said:
Richard Palmer ‏@RoyalReporter 23m23 minutes ago
The Invictus Games are likely to be staged in Australia in 2018, Sir Keith Mills, the chairman of the event's foundation, says.
https://twitter.com/RoyalReporter/status/730067534481887233

Richard Palmer ‏@RoyalReporter 23m23 minutes ago
Prince Harry would like to bring the Invictus Games back to Britain in 2019.
https://twitter.com/RoyalReporter/status/730067642506170370
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that would be nice. In 2017 they are in Toronto, Canada

this photo is funny with the Dutch clogs
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/05/10/02/33FEDB5300000578-3582108-image-a-73_1462842877129.jpg

in the stands
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CiGkC9VUgAIBrhE.jpg
 
I know many people will see it differently, but in my opinion Prince Harry should be given the Garter! His tireless work for the servicemen and -women he started some years ago by now, his tremendous work for the crown both at home and abroad justifies that. He gives the monarchy a human, warm hearted face and he really is the sweetheart of the royal family!
 
Rudolph said:
I'm not disputing anything in the book but It was written after the fact. I'm just saying that what was said by the government at the time doesn't completely square with the book.

But since the games are about the veterans and not Harry, it shouldn't really matter
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It is not you to judge that! If the Prince says, quite correctly, "it is about the veterans, not me!", it is all right and well fitting. If it is you to say that, it is an insult!
 
I agree with you on how Harry has really put heart and soul into the work he's done for returning service personnel and represents the Queen brilliantly wherever he goes. One thing about what Harry does is that he has a natural ability to make whatever he's doing seem like a breeze and a whole lot of fun.

He was just awarded the KCVO last June by his grandmother so I expect it will be a while yet before he is invested in the Order of the Garter and IMHO, I think it would be more memorable and meaningful if his father invested him.

And now... back to the games.
 
wartenberg7 said:
I know many people will see it differently, but in my opinion Prince Harry should be given the Garter! His tireless work for the servicemen and -women he started some years ago by now, his tremendous work for the crown both at home and abroad justifies that. He gives the monarchy a human, warm hearted face and he really is the sweetheart of the royal family!
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Yes he most certainly is. I don't think Harry would want any award, for him it's all about the veterans


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It will be terrific if the Invictus Games does come to Australia in 2018. It will be even better if it is held in Melbourne, the sporting capital of the Southern Hemisphere!
 
Curryong said:
It will be terrific if the Invictus Games does come to Australia in 2018. It will be even better if it is held in Melbourne, the sporting capital of the Southern Hemisphere!
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Yes it's got to be Melbourne we would do it so well ??


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Whatever one may think of how the media cover Harry at the Invictus games, let alone the questions he has been asked... he has undeniable been given a good press over the past few days in the foreign papers.

The Danish tabloid BT has on every day for the past few days had at least one prominently placed positive story about Harry. They admittedly more or less copy-paste from Daily Mail but it's still good PR.
Here is today's story to illustrate my point: Prins Harry hylder dræbt dansker i rørende åbningstale

The QEII and Harry "bomb" had a couple of minutes on the main news as well. (The Obamas were mentioned too, but less so).
So I'd say he is good ambassador for the Invictus Games.
 
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