Harry dances with Strictly star as he lets hair down at Invictus Games
Prince Harry let his hair down at the Invictus Games today, showing off his dance moves with a Strictly star. The Duke of Sussex was seen clapping along to the music as he sat alongside former Strictly Come Dancing contestant JJ Chalmers at a wheelchair basketball match in Dusseldorf. Harry took his seat in the arena to watch the UK take on Ukraine in the clash alongside JJ, who is a military veteran and took part in the first Invictus Games in 2014 before becoming a regular TV presenter on the BBC.
The two men were seen in fits of giggles as they moved side to side in time with the music during the very lively match at the games. The crowd seemed delighted and also joined in with the dance moves.
Prince Harry dances along to the music at the Invictus Games today (AFP via Getty Images)Harry's upbeat mood could be down to the fact wife Meghan Markle is now on her way to Germany to join him for the rest of the sporting event. She was spotted boarding a jet at Los Angeles International Airport last night in order to travel to Germany, and is set to pick up a connecting flight in London.
Looking content, well-rested and relaxed, the Duchess of Sussex was seen smiling as she walked towards her plane. In pictures, obtained by MailOnline, Meghan donned a laidback outfit comprising of a navy blue V-neck jumper and some slouchy yet smart black trousers.
Despite deciding to join Harry at Invictus, Meghan opted against accompanying him for his brief trip to the UK before heading over to Germany. He was in London on Thursday to attend the WellChild Awards, which he has been patron of for many years. His trip coincided with the first anniversary of the late Queen Elizabeth II's death, and he made a surprise trip to St George's Chapel in Windsor to pay his respects to his late grandmother at her final resting place on Friday morning.
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Harry sat alongside pal and former Strictly contestant JJ Chalmers (Ian Vogler / Daily Mirror)During his speech at the WellChild event, he paid tribute to his late grandmother. Speaking to a packed room, he said: "I'll try not to get choked up this evening. As you know, I was unable to attend the awards last as my grandmother passed away. As you also know, she would have been the first person to insist that I still come to be with you all instead of going to her. And that's why I know that exactly one year on she's looking down on us on all of us tonight, happy we're together and continuing to spotlight such an incredible community."
He also expressed Meghan's disappointment at not being able to attend while chatting to the winners and their families. Speaking to the family of winner Ruky Anighoro, 14, he said Meghan was "very upset that she couldn't be here" and mentioned that the couple had a "busy week" ahead of them.
Harry is engrossed by the tense match (PA)As Harry spent the weekend at the Invictus Games in Germany, Meghan was spotted at the drive-thru of one of her favourite fast food joints on Sunday. She was snapped in her $140,000 (£112,000) black Range Rover at an In-N-Out Burger with a pal near to her home in Montecito.
Harry mentioned his wife in his speech at the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games on Saturday. He joked about how things had become a little more competitive between the pair and the teams they were supporting after she discovered her Nigerian ancestry - something she revealed on her axed Spotify podcast Archetypes.
Nigeria along with Israel and Columbia are among new nations participating in the 2023 Games and Harry quipped: "Since my wife discovered she is of Nigerian descent it's likely to get a little more competitive this year!"
Harry is set to be reunited with wife Meghan later today (Ian Vogler / Daily Mirror)Harry began his speech in German, welcoming everybody to the event, before he switched back to English and started talking about military uniform. He said: "Remember that feeling of pride and honour when you first wore your nation's flag on your uniform? Most of us perhaps remember more its final outing? Or the time we hung it up for good?
"Am I right in saying for some, it represented a cape? Perhaps a shield or an escape? For others, an opportunity at recognition or a calling. No matter what it meant to you then, or your reasons for signing up, it was always about being of service to others and to your mates. He continued: "Ultimately, you were part of a purpose bigger than yourself and that feeling felt good."
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