Someday my prince will come.. and sit with me
Meghan & Harry in public debut (well, kind of)
SHE may have been sitting some 20 seats away from Harry as they made their first public appearance but Meghan Markle’s smile spoke volumes.
The Suits actress, 36, and the Prince, 33, were in different stadium blocks at the opening ceremony for his Invictus Games in Toronto as they tried to keep the focus on the heroes the crowds were there to honour.
But as Harry struggled to take his eyes off her during Saturday night’s bash, it was clear that the happy couple could not be any closer.
A royal source said: “Meghan wanted to support Harry, just as any loving girlfriend would. The Invictus Games is his baby and she’s really proud of what he has achieved.
“There was no rule saying Meghan couldn’t have sat with Harry as it was not an official royal event. But she didn’t want her appearance to overshadow the night, so they kept things as discreet as they could.
“Despite the distance between them in the stands on Saturday, it’s clear they’re absolutely besotted with each other. Harry couldn’t keep his eyes off Meghan. It’s a landmark moment in their relationship and shows just how serious they are about each other.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if we hear wedding bells sooner rather than later.”
Harry was next to US First Lady Melania Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as he enjoyed the show at the Air Canada Centre. Meghan sat with pals some 20 seats away and was smiling throughout the two-and-a-half-hour ceremony. She also stifled an affectionate giggle during Harry’s speech as he stumbled over the French phrase: “Merci beaucoup pour votre hospitalité.” Harry and Meghan, whose show is based in Toronto, are understood to be staying at the city’s Fairmont Royal York Hotel. He founded the Invictus Games in 2014, to honour injured military personnel, and this year’s event features 550 competitors from 17 nations. Harry watched the athletes in action yesterday and has met up with the UK volleyball team. Our stars are already winning medals as they try to top 2016’s tally of 131 gongs, including 49 golds. Wheelchair racer Lindsay Chapman won gold in the IT5 100m and sprinters Tye Martin, Jamie Weller and Jen Warren were on the podium.