Prince Harry Dines with Veterans on His Pseudo-Royal Tour of Canada
Prince Harry continued his unofficial royal visit to Canada with a glamorous gala dedicated to veterans. During the evening, he reflected on his past military experiences and shared light-hearted remarks about his receding hairline.
The Duke of Sussex returned to Canada following the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025, which earlier this year became the first-ever winter edition of the event. His trip took place just before Remembrance Sunday and overlapped with Prince William's five-day journey to Brazil to promote the Earthshot Prize, a timing that Harry insisted was not intentional.
A Night Honoring Service Members
Wearing a black-tie suit and his service medals, Prince Harry arrived at Toronto’s True Patriot Love National Tribute Dinner accompanied by veterans. The ceremony opened with traditional bagpipe music, setting a formal yet festive tone for the evening.
“I’ve always felt a strong bond with Canada’s soldiers — from training in Alberta to serving with the Canadian Armed Forces in Afghanistan,”
he said, underscoring his close ties to the country’s military community.
Light Moments Amid Reflection
The Duke also took a jovial turn, apologising for the recent controversy over his and Meghan’s choice to wear LA Dodgers caps during the World Series instead of showing support for Toronto’s Blue Jays, which amused the audience.
Author’s Summary
Prince Harry’s visit to Canada celebrated veterans and reaffirmed his lifelong connection with the nation’s soldiers, mixing heartfelt reflection with humor and camaraderie.