Prince Harry dines with veterans on his pseudo-royal tour of Canada
Prince Harry continued his visit to Canada with a gala dinner honoring veterans, where he spoke warmly about his bond with Canadian troops and made lighthearted jokes about his “ever-increasing bald spot.”
The Duke of Sussex returned to Canada months after the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025, the first winter edition of the event, celebrating the strength and perseverance of wounded service members.
His visit comes just before Remembrance Sunday and coincides with two major events: Meghan Markle’s renewed acting career in Hollywood and Prince William’s five-day Earthshot Prize tour in Brazil. Harry stated that the timing was not intentional.
At the True Patriot Love National Tribute Dinner in Toronto, dressed in black tie and wearing his service medals, Harry entered alongside veterans to the sound of bagpipes.
He spoke about his personal link with Canada’s military, recalling his training in Alberta and his service alongside Canadian Armed Forces during his Afghanistan deployment.
Adding a touch of humor, he apologized for the lighthearted controversy surrounding his and Meghan’s choice to wear LA Dodgers caps at the World Series instead of showing support for Toronto’s Blue Jays.
Author’s Summary
Prince Harry honored Canadian veterans in Toronto, reinforcing his connection to Canada while balancing personal humor and global family dynamics.