The Boss rocks out for Harry
The Invictus Games finished with a ceremony featuring rock stars Bruce Springsteen and Bryan Adams — though some of the attention focused on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
THE Invictus Games for wounded veterans finished with a rousing ceremony featuring rock stars Bruce Springsteen and Bryan Adams – though some of the attention focused on Prince Harry and his girlfriend Meghan Markle.
The Prince created the Paralympic-style games as a way to inspire soldiers toward recovery. About 550 competitors from 17 countries competed in 12 sports over the last week.
Harry and Markle made their first public appearance together at the event in Toronto earlier last week.
At the closing ceremony, Harry sat beside the wife of Canada’s prime minister in the stands while 36-year-old Suits actress Markle sat in a luxury box with her mother. Harry later joined her as Springsteen performed. Harry gave a smiling Markle a kiss on the cheek at one point.
The games closed in fine style as Springsteen sang three songs, including his classic Dancing in the Dark, before joining Adams on Cuts Like a Knife.
Harry paid tribute to the athletes in his closing speech, saying: “Our world needs your dedication and passion like never before.”
The games are in Sydney next year.