Invictus Games day 2: Meghan Markle receives unexpected hug as Prince Harry shares sweet moments with children — live updates

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex kicked off day two of the Invictus Games by meeting friends and family from the 23 nations competing, and later took thousands of selfies as they attended their first Invictus Games event where Meghan was lifted off the ground in a big hug.

As the Team USA v Nigeria wheelchair basketball game took place, Harry and Meghan arrived at half-time, where they were immediately stopped by fans for pictures.

Meghan Markle shares video from day two of Invitus Games

During the game, three little boys even took their chance for a chat with the royals, walking up to the pair for a chat, and with one even asking Harry to sign a FunkoPop of the prince.

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Meghan took to social media to share pictures from the event, revealing how she and Prince Harry spent time with the children, coloring in and reading books. In the pictures and videos, Meghan was seen sitting on a couch while Harry sat cross-legged on the floor as they recalled their favorite moments from the opening ceremony.

Meghan and Harry greeted children from various different nations, and reunited with old friends including Ben, one young boy whom Meghan had met before.

Army veteran James Cairns proposes to his partner Hannah Wild following the Royal British Legion Team UK's match against Columbia in the wheelchair basketball during the 2025 Invictus Games in Vancouver, Canada. The games takes place across Vancouver and Whistler. Picture date: Saturday February 9, 2025© PA Images via Getty Images

Team UK competitor James Cairns proposes to his girlfriend of four years, Hannah Wild, in front of his fellow teammates, family and friends, and their two-year old son, Arthur.

Since losing his leg to a sniper bullet in Afghanistan, James has been training towards the Invictus Games and is now competing in three sports, biathlon, swimming and wheelchair basketball.

Army veteran James Cairns proposes to his partner Hannah Wild following the Royal British Legion Team UK's match against Columbia in the wheelchair basketball during the 2025 Invictus Games in Vancouver, Canada. The games takes place across Vancouver and Whistler. Picture date: Saturday February 9, 2025© PA Images via Getty Images

“This is my gold medal moment! It has been months in the planning to keep it a secret. To compete for Team UK and then propose was just amazing. And she said yes!” said James.

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex shakes hands with twio young boys during the wheelchair basketball match© Samir Hussein/WireImage

Two young boys walked up the Prince and Meghan where they politely shook hands with the royals.

The Duke of Sussex is asked to sign a plastic toy of himself by Lucious Gaytan © PA Images via Getty Images

Prince Harry  happily signed a FunkoPop model of himself for Lucious, a young boy who was in the crowd.

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex is lifted in a bear hug by well wishers during the wheelchair basketball match between the USA v Nigeria during day one of the 2025 Invictus Games at the Vancouver Convention Centre on February 09, 2025 in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)© Samir Hussein/WireImage

An athlete from Ukraine greeted the Duchess – and surprised her by lifting her in a bear hug.

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