Meghan and Harry explain how kids are reminded of 'all good work they are doing'

19 February 2024 , 11:25

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Harry and Meghan said their children can be reminded of their 'good work' thanks to a gift they received (Image: AFP via Getty Images)

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have revealed the sweet way their two children are reminded of "the good work" their parents are doing.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex travelled to Canada last week to attend the Invictus Vancouver Whistler 2025 One Year To Go event. For the conclusion of the celebrations, they attended a gala at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

To kick off the evening, Harry and Meghan received special hand-woven blankets as a gift by Four Host First Nations. The Sussexes said the gifts are "hugely symbolic" for their two kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, as they can "wrap themselves in the blankets when they miss their parents and be reminded of the good work they are doing."

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Harry founded the Invictus Games in 2014 (REX/Shutterstock)

During the gala, Michael Bublé performed a special rendition of Frank Sinatra's "My Way", reimagining the lyrics "to highlight how special the Invictus Games are," Harry and Meghan wrote in a new post on their new website. Harry said during the event: "The Invictus Games are not just a competition; they’'e a way of life…a celebration of the human spirit.

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"The games provide a platform for us to showcase your abilities, to inspire the world, and honour the sacrifices of those we have lost. It is a reminder that we are not defined by our injuries, but by our strength, our commitment, and our ability to overcome adversity."

This year marks 10 years of the Invictus Games, which Harry founded in 2014 for injured and sick military personnel and veterans to aid their recovery. At the Games next year about 550 competitors from up to 25 countries will compete in indoor adaptive events like sitting volleyball, swimming and wheelchair basketball and, for the first time, winter sports like Alpine skiing, snowboarding and wheelchair curling will be on the schedule.

During an interview with Good Morning America last week, Hary said his children "are doing great" and are growing up "very fast", adding that they have got an incredible sense of humour." He said: "They make us laugh and keep us grounded every single day. I'm just very grateful to be a dad."

The Sussexes in Canada last week (REX/Shutterstock)

A source also claimed Harry wants to bring Archie and Lilibet to the UK more often so that they can spend time with their three cousins and their grandparents. The two children have barely spent any time in England and according to an insider, Harry is keen to bring them to the UK for a while.

They told OK! Magazine: "Harry wants to spend more time in the UK and bring the children over to be with their grandparents and cousins, but he will have to prove himself first. That's been made very clear to him."

And royal expert Jennie Bond said that one of the key driving forces behind pushing for a better relationship with the Royal Family is for the sake of Archie and Lilibet. She explained: "Harry has spoken about wanting his children to understand their legacy and to feel equally at home in the UK as they do in America. By now, they must be proper little Californians with minimal understanding of their British heritage.

"I'm sure Harry will be dwelling on the fact that his children have virtually no relationship with their paternal grandfather – or maternal grandfather – at the moment. Time and life are marching on, and scares like this will certainly make Harry think hard about the future."

Chiara Fiorillo