Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are set to spend Valentine’s Day in Canada while King Charles and Princess Catherine recover from their surgeries.
According to a report from People magazine, the couple will be traveling to Canada from February 14th to the 16th to attend the One Year to Go celebrations for the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025.
During their visit, Meghan and Harry will have the opportunity to meet members of the participating nations’ winter training camp, which serves as a platform for the international Invictus community.
However, the news of their trip has sparked mixed reactions among royal fans.
One Twitter user expressed skepticism, suggesting that the couple’s visit was an attempt to divert attention from the African Parks scandal and their involvement with Netflix.
Another user criticized Prince Harry’s role within the Invictus Games, claiming that he uses it for personal gain and to attack his own family.
Some Canadians also voiced their disapproval, stating that they do not want Meghan and Harry in their country.
They accused the couple of being criminals and damaging the reputation of veterans associated with the Invictus Games.
An insider revealed that despite the financial challenges faced by the Invictus Games, Meghan and Harry plan to travel by private jet and have requested the foundation to cover various expenses, including food, accommodation, clothing, hair and makeup, transportation, and potentially security.
This decision has further fueled anger among Canadians, with many urging people to withhold donations from the Invictus Foundation until ties with the royal couple are severed.
Critics argue that Meghan is using the Invictus Games as a personal publicity platform, diverting attention and funds away from the athletes.
They believe that the couple’s extravagant demands detract from the true purpose of the foundation, which is to support veterans.
Canadians are expressing their frustration, stating that Meghan and Harry’s actions are an embarrassment to the Invictus Games.
Instead, they encourage donations to other veterans’ charities.
In 2017, the event was held in Toronto, Ontario, and it marked Harry and Meghan’s first public appearance as a couple.
Reflecting on their experience, Harry expressed gratitude for the support they received from the Invictus family.
He mentioned that the Toronto Games were their first official outing while they were still dating, and it was an overwhelming but heartwarming experience.
Meghan, who lived in Ontario for several years before marrying Harry, initially moved with him to Vancouver Island.
They later announced their intention to spend time in the region before settling on the West Coast.
In their 2020 announcement, the Sussexes stated that after much reflection and internal discussions, they would be stepping back as senior members of the royal family to carve out a progressive new role while supporting Queen Elizabeth II.
As Meghan and Harry prepare for their trip to Canada, the controversy surrounding their involvement with the Invictus Games continues to escalate.
While some fans eagerly await their visit, others remain critical of their actions and urge a focus on supporting veterans through alternative channels.
The couple’s decision to travel by private jet and request extensive financial coverage has only intensified the debate, leaving Canadians divided on their reception of the royal couple.