Prince Harry delays return to Canada to join Meghan and Archie as he breaks cover to announce Invictus Games

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PRINCE Harry has delayed plans to fly back to Meghan and Archie in his new Canadian home to get the ‘Megxit’ plans sorted.

This comes as he broke his silence to reveal that the Invictus Games would be hosted in Germany on his and Meghan’s joint Instagram account.

The prince annouced that the 2020 Invictus Games would be held in Dusseldorf

Meghan paid a visit to a women’s crisis centre in Canada – her first public appearance since the pair’s shock announcement

The royal posted a video on Sussex Royal announcing that the sporting event will be in Dusseldorf and said how the event heals families.

He wrote: “Here we come Dsseldorf! The new home for the 2022 and sixth Invictus Games.

“Having previously been held in London, Orlando, Toronto, Sydney, and upcoming The Hague this year in May – Dsseldorf will welcome over 500 competitors as they showcase their talents, determination and camaraderie to the world!

“The InvictusGames is an international adaptive multi-sport event, created by The Duke of Sussex, in which wounded, injured or sick (WIS) armed services personnel and veterans show the world what theyre capable of in a series of adaptive sports, ranging from wheelchair basketball to indoor rowing.

“The Duke, having spent 10 years serving in the Armed Forces, set up the @WeAreInvictusGames to celebrate the power of sport rehabilitation (both physically and mentally) and to generate a wider appreciation for those who served their country beyond their time in uniform.

“Participating in the Games plays a significant part in the recovery journey of WIS Servicemen and women. It doesnt just heal the individual, it heals the whole family.

I hope everyone in Germany is ready for what will be an incredible week of sport! I have no doubt that the German public will get right behind these Games and that every single competitor can expect a warm welcome and an amazing atmosphere.

On Monday, the Queen revealed in a personal statement that she supported Harry and Meghan in their shock decision to begin a ‘new life’ as an ‘independent family’.

Buckingham Palace confirmed that the Duke and Duchess were to have a ‘transition period’ and split their time between the UK and Canada.

Meghan was not involved in Monday’s summit at Sandringham – having flown back to North America last week after returning to Britain for just three days.

She had been expected to phone in for the crunch talks but the palace later confirmed it “wasn’t necessary” for her to join.

And the duchess was last night spotted – dressed in a large parka coat as she boarded a seaplane from Vancouver Island to Vancouver.

There was no sign of nine-month-old son Archie, who is believed to be with a nanny.

She was escorted to the plane by a bodyguard. An airport source said: She didnt have to sit and wait with other passengers inside the terminal.

The former actress had previously been reportedly spotted driving around Vancouver Island – now preparing to welcome Harry back in Canada later this week.

Meghan is expected to greet Prince Harry back in Canada later this week
The Duchess of Sussex returned to Canada after just three days in the UK
The visit was only publicised after the charity shared a photo of Meghan
The visit was only publicised after the charity shared a photo of Meghan
Prince Harry will return to Canada later this week to rejoin Meghan after crunch talks with the Queen

Harry and Meghan spent their first Christmas with baby Archie in this Canadian mansion

Harry and Meghan spent their first Christmas with baby Archie in this Canadian mansion

The pair spent six weeks on holiday in Canada at the end of last year and want to be based there permanently after securing ‘Megxit’.

The 35-year-old is expected to fly to be with her and baby Archie after appearing at the Rugby League World Cup draw on Thursday.

On Monday, Harry met the Queen, Prince Charles and Prince William for crunch talks at Sandringham about the couple’s exit from the Royal Family.

During Meghan’s brief stint back in Britain, she and Prince Harry had dropped a bombshell statement announcing they would be quitting full-time royal duties.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex got their way at the Royal Familys crisis summit but the Queen made it plain she is deeply upset they are quitting.

After the Sandringham talks, Her Majesty released a statement saying the couple will be allowed to step down from their duties and spend time in Canada.

But she said: Although we would have preferred them to remain full-time working members of the Royal Family, we respect and understand their wish to live a more independent life.

Harry flew back to the UK for the crisis summit while Meghan waited at the couple’s 14m Vancouver mansion during the talks.

They spent their extended Christmas break atthe plush Canadian pad – although a riddle over who actually owns it has deepened as a controversial mining tycoon denied it was his.

There is uncertainty over who actually owns the property where Harry and Meghan have been staying

There is uncertainty over who actually owns the plush property where Harry and Meghan have been staying

Meghan waited at the Vancouver mansion during yesterday's Sandringham summit

The mansion was bought in 2014 and registered under a local country club to shield the identity of the owner

The mansion was bought in 2014 and registered under a local country club to shield the identity of the owner

Meghan waited at the Vancouver mansion during yesterday’s Sandringham summit

The news came as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offered his support to the Sussexes and said most Canadians would welcome the couple making the country their home.

Mr Trudeau said: I think most Canadians are very supportive of having royals be here, but how that looks and what kind of costs are involved, there are still lots of discussions to have.

There are still a lot of decisions to be taken by the royal family, by the Sussexes themselves, as to what level of engagement they choose to have.”