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New York Post
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Prince Harry thanks NYC tattoo artist for ‘handling of press' in personal letter: ‘Skillful dodging'
Prince Harry has sent an NYC tattoo artist a personal letter in which he thanked him for his 'handling of the press' following his visit to the ink parlor last year. The Duke of Sussex, 40, was spotted visiting East Side Ink — a high-end custom shop frequented by A-listers — in September 2024. It later emerged that while Harry didn't get any permanent artwork on his body during the brief visit, he did recruit Jelly Roll to headline the closing ceremony of the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025. 6 Prince Harry has sent an NYC tattoo artist a personal letter in which he thanked him for his 'handling of the press' following his visit to the ink parlor last year. @joshualord/Instagram Now, more than 9 months since the 'Spare' author's visit, tattoo artist and parlor owner Joshua Lord has shared the sweet letter he had received from Harry's office in a post on Instagram. 'Dear Josh, thank you so much for your generosity in offering us your space at East Side Ink for filming,' the duke's letter began. 'It was incredibly kind, and I really enjoyed meeting you and learning more about the history of your shop.' In the letter, which was signed by the Invictus Games founder and dated October 17, 2024, Harry also praised Lord for his 'skillful dodging' of questions from the media. 6 Tattoo artist and parlor owner Joshua Lord has shared the sweet letter he had received from Harry's office. @joshualord/Instagram 6 The Duke of Sussex, 40, was spotted visiting East Side Ink alongside rapper Jelly Roll in September 2024. @joshualord/Instagram 'I also appreciated your artful handling of press questions regarding my visit, it means a lot and I was rather impressed by your skillful dodging! Well done.' 'They'll be in for a shock when they see the final cut,' Harry continued. 'Grateful for your partnership and support in service of the Invictus community.' The letter also included a personal invitation from Harry to the 2025 Invictus Games, which were held in February. 'If you'd like to come to Vancouver in February, we'd love to have you! All the best, Harry,' it concluded. 6 In September 2024, Harry and his security team were seen pulling up to the tattoo shop on the Lower East Side. © 6 During his visit, Harry recruited Jelly Roll to headline the closing ceremony of the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025. Invictus games In addition to a snap of the letter, Lord shared never-before-seen snaps of the duke during his visit to the tattoo parlor. Several images showed the exiled royal with rapper Jelly Roll, which Lord captioned, 'Lord, Prince and Jelly.' 'ALSO my Royal 'thank you' letter naming me as the Skilful Dodger, which is a pretty good nickname, really,' he added, aptly soundtracking the post to 'Royals' by singer Lorde. The tattooist did, however, make a slight blunder as he tagged the now-defunct @sussexroyal Instagram account, which Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, were forced to give up after quitting royal life in 2020. In September 2024, Harry and his security team were seen pulling up to the tattoo shop on the Lower East Side. 6 The duke got a fake tattoo in a skit with the 'Save Me' musician. Invictus games Management for East Side Ink — where stars like Robert Downey Jr. and Scarlett Johansson have gotten ink — was tight-lipped about the duke's visit at the time. 'I can't confirm or deny anything,' shop owner Josh Lord told The Post. 'We treat all our customers as if they were royal, because to us they are. We always honor their privacy.'
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Prince Harry Made a Sweet Comment About Being a Dad During Surprise Speech
Prince Harry has shared small details about his children over the years, including how Archie, 5, asked to see photos of 'Grandma Diana.' Still, his recent statement about fatherhood might be his most powerful to date. This week, Prince Harry made a surprise appearance at the Upfront Summit in Los Angeles. The Duke of Sussex, 40, gave a heartfelt speech where he not only discussed his plans for the future, but he also addressed his experience being a dad to Archie and Lilibet, Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 'I'm here to talk about something that I believe will resonate with all of you as leaders, creators, builders and changemakers,' Prince Harry said. 'How do we invest in our shared future to solve the challenges we face today as a divided society?' The Duke of Sussex went on to reference his two children, adding, 'As a dad, this has me constantly looking for solutions. As a man who was born into a life of service, I recognize that with power and a platform comes responsibility. And these days, I am determined to find and invest in solutions.'for Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 Prince Harry continued, 'It's the same approach I've taken in founding charities like The Invictus Games Foundation back in 2014, that supports and rehabilitates wounded and injured service personnel and veterans through sport, and more recently with The Archewell Foundation, where we show up and do good for those who need it most, supporting social impact initiatives—including digital safety and education—all under the umbrella of protecting our collective mental health.' Fatherhood looks good on Prince Harry. Want all the latest entertainment news sent right to your inbox? Subscribe here. Meghan Markle Shared a New Teaser for Her Netflix Show—and Prince Harry Picks Her Up After Work
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Meghan Markle Says She's 'Proud' Of Husband Harry As Duke Receives Standing Ovation At Invictus Games
Meghan Markle showed her support for her husband, Prince Harry, after he received a standing ovation at the at the 2025 Invictus Games. The Duchess of Sussex took to her Instagram page to share a clip from the energetic scene while noting how proud she is of the Duke. The Invictus Games are significant to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as it marked their first public appearance in 2017. As the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 wrapped up on Sunday, February 16, Meghan Markle took to social media to express her pride in her husband. "So proud of you," the Duchess of Sussex, 43, wrote on her Instagram Stories, sharing a video of the roaring crowd at Rogers Arena as Harry, 40, appeared on the big screen. In the clip, the Duke of Sussex was seen smiling as the audience erupted into cheers, chanting his name in unison: "Harry! Harry! Harry!" With a lighthearted gesture, he encouraged them to take their seats, though their enthusiasm only grew. The memorable moment followed heartfelt praise from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who recognized Harry's pivotal role in bringing the Invictus Games to life. "To the Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, without whom these Invictus Games would never have happened," Trudeau shared, per People Magazine. "You, you are the one who turned this incredible idea into a reality and as someone that you roped in early on in my time as Prime Minister, I can testify to the energy, the dedication, the commitment this man has to you and to this ideal." The heartfelt tribute moved Harry to tears. Following the emotional moment, the Duke addressed the Invictus Games participants and their loved ones with an inspiring speech. "Now, I can't stand before you and promise that there won't be challenging times ahead," he began. "But I promise you, you're better equipped now than you were before. You've reclaimed what was lost, restored what was broken, achieved the impossible." Harry also made a firm commitment regarding the future of the Invictus Games. "From one soldier to another, I also promise you this: so long as our brothers and sisters are striving to heal and grow, the games will go on," the prince vowed. "So long as there are those around the world who view you with sympathy rather than admiration and respect, the games will go on. And so long as the challenges around us demand it and require it, the games will go on." On X, Harry was showered with praises following the successful completion of the Invictus Games and his incredible speech. Someone wrote, "That was a powerful Speech, very emotional very inspiring. We are incredibly proud of you." Another said, "Excellent games. Excellent athletes. Excellent spirit. So proud our nation could host the Invictus Games." A third person noted, "Brilliant and heartfelt speech. I would be so proud of him if he was my son. I'm proud of him anyway. Well done to everyone who participated in the games and the family and friends who supported them." Before Valentine's Day on February 14, Meghan returned to the family's Montecito home with Harry and their children, Archie, 5, and Lilibet, 3, after accompanying her husband to Canada for the Invictus Games opening ceremony and several early events. While reflecting on Harry's achievement in closing the Invictus Games, Meghan also took to social media on Valentine's Day to share her love for him. She posted a black-and-white photo of the couple kissing, writing: "Back home taking care of our babies, and missing my Valentine, as he continues on at the Invictus Games, changing lives and reminding all of us of the power of healing and resilience through these incredible veterans and their families," Meghan wrote alongside the photo. She continued, "Beyond proud of my husband and what he's created. My love, I will eat burgers & fries and fish & chips with you forever. Thank you for you.#lovewins." The Vancouver Whistler games were a milestone as the first-ever Winter Invictus Games, part of the international adaptive sports event Harry founded in 2014 to support wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans. In an interview with People Magazine during the Games, Harry shared his appreciation for Meghan's presence at the event. "To have my wife here supporting me is amazing. I love that she's by my side. It's such an important piece to this whole adventure," he told the publication. The Invictus Games also hold significant meaning for the couple, as it was at the 2017 Toronto Games that they made their first public appearance together.
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Harry attends Invictus Games closing ceremony in Whistler
The Duke of Sussex joined athletes from Team UK at the closing ceremony of the Invictus Games in Canada. The games' founding patron attended several events throughout the week, including an indoor rowing event on Sunday where he was joined by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Earlier in the week, Harry joined friends and family of Team UK at a nail-biting wheelchair rugby match where Britain took home a silver medal. The closing ceremony also marked the official handover to the Invictus Games' 2027 host Birmingham. Time for the Closing Ceremony for the #InvictusGames Vancouver Whistler 2025! #IG25 💛🖤 — Invictus Games Foundation 💛🖤 (@WeAreInvictus) February 17, 2025 Harry has been involved with the Invictus Games – a sporting event for injured, sick and wounded service personnel – since it was launched in 2014. The duke also received a special thank you from Mr Trudeau during the closing ceremony. 'To the Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, without whom these Invictus Games would never have happened,' he told the cheering crowd. 'You are the one who turned this incredible idea into a reality. 'As someone you roped in early in my time as Prime Minister, I can testify to the energy, the dedication, the commitment this man has to you and to this ideal.' UK captains Stephen 'Hoops' Hooper, Neil Thomas and Gemma Barnes received the official flag to signify the exchange from Whistler and Vancouver to Birmingham. Highlights of the games included a proposal from British army veteran James Cairns to girlfriend Hannah Wild on the first day of the wheelchair basketball. More than 60 UK veterans attended the first-ever winter games in Whistler and Vancouver. Mr Hooper, an RAF veteran, said he had spent an 'awesome' week in Whistler and Vancouver. 'From proposals to PBs, we've enjoyed stunning scenery and made memories to last a lifetime,' he said. 'We arrived in Canada full of anticipation – we leave stronger, braver, more resilient and closer than ever to our recovery. We are proud to bring Games home to Birmingham in '27.' Minister for Veterans and People Al Carns said he was already looking to the journey ahead. 'Many of us, especially those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, have come back to Birmingham for treatment at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, playing a key role in their recovery,' he said. 'For them, to return to Birmingham, and to take part in the next games, will complete their journey to recovery. 'The Invictus Games is not just about courage, it's about the continuation of service for individuals who are given the opportunity to once again serve and represent a country'.
Russia Today
14-02-2025
- Politics
- Russia Today
Canada denies entry to army chiefs from African state
Nigeria's defense chief, General Christopher Musa, has said the Canadian Embassy in the West African country has denied him and other senior military officers visas to attend a sports event for war veterans in Vancouver. The week-long Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025, organized by the foundation headed by the UK's Prince Harry, commenced on February 8 and is scheduled to end on Saturday. Gen. Musa made the announcement on Thursday during a lecture at the National Association of the Institute for Security Studies in Abuja, Nigeria's capital. 'Remember last year the Duke of Sussex and his wife visited Nigeria. Through the Invictus… they try to raise the morale of troops all over the world that have suffered one form of deformity or the other in the course of defending their individual countries,' he said. 'We were supposed to be there. Actually, half of my team has already gone, but unfortunately, the Canadian embassy, for reasons best known to them, denied us visas,' the army chief added. READ MORE: Nigeria bans government-funded travel abroad for officials Gen. Musa said that while the denial of entry into Canada is 'very disappointing,' it serves as a reminder for Nigerians to 'stand strong as a nation and refuse to be taken for granted.' Abuja's national security adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, slammed the Canadian government for the visa snub, declaring that 'they can go to hell.' 'Even though it's painful and disrespectful, we are peaceful, we are strong, and I agree with you – it is time to fix our country. This is yet another reason we must work hard to make Nigeria work,' Ribadu said, addressing the same security gathering in Abuja on Thursday. READ MORE: The real Lion King: Who was the founder of the richest African empire? The Canadian Embassy has yet to comment on the claims. The incident comes at a time when Canada is tightening its immigration rules and the Nigerian government itself is implementing measures to reduce spending on overseas trips for officials. Last year, Bola Tinubu, president of Africa's most populous country, temporarily suspended all publicly funded international travels for members of his government and said only trips that are 'deemed absolutely necessary' will be approved.
