Markle attends Invictus Games but takes back seat to Harry

Meghan Markle has made her long-awaited first appearance at an official engagement attended by Prince Harry.

The US actress was spotted at the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games, the competition for wounded veterans founded by the prince, in Toronto.

However, the couple, who have been together for just over a year, did not sit together at the Air Canada Centre. Ms Markle’s seat was in a public section, while Harry watched from a VIP area.

He was seated next to US first lady Melania Trump, Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau and Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko and rose to his feet as the UK team arrived in the stadium.

Meanwhile the Suits star smiled and applauded as the 550 competitors from 17 nations filed in.

Kensington Palace did not comment on her appearance at the ceremony, which will be regarded by royal watchers as a milestone in their relationship.