The 2025 Invictus Games has come to a close after a powerful, emotional and inspiring week, and the closing ceremony included speeches from Prince Harry and Justin Trudeau, and performances from Jelly Roll and the War and Treaty.
Prince Harry took part in the flag ceremony that saw the captains of the 23 competing nations receive their participation medals from the Duke,and he was seen giving the Team Canada captain an emotional hug after the end of the incredible ten days.
There will also be the passing of the Invictus flag from Vancouver, Canada to Birmingham, England, where the 2027 Games will be held.
Below, find all the best pictures and moments from the evening…
© PA Images via Getty ImagesPrince Harry was sat front row at Rogers Arena for the closing ceremony. He joined Invictus CEO Dominic Reid to hand out participation medals to the 23 nations’ team captains.
© PA Images via Getty ImagesPrime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau gave a powerful speech about democracy and friendship, before almost bringing Prince Harry to tears as he thanked him for his service and for saving the lives of the athletes.
© PA Images via Getty ImagesMembers of the Naden Band of the Royal Canadian Navy and the Band of the 15th Field Regiment performed during the opening moments of the Closing Ceremony of the 2025 Invictus Games.
© PA Images via Getty ImagesYouth representatives of the four First Nation governments from the Canadian province of British Columbia welcomed guests to their ancestral land.
© PA Images via Getty ImagesTeam UK and Team USA walked in together at the flag ceremony.
© PA Images via Getty ImagesThe 2025 Games took place across ten days in Vancouver and Whistler.
Read the full article here
