Meghan Markle and Nelly Furtado shared a fun and lighthearted moment backstage at the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025. On Saturday, February 8, Furtado took to Instagram to post a playful video of herself and Meghan goofing around behind the scenes.
In the clip, the Grammy-winning singer and the Duchess of Sussex struck silly poses, with Furtado captioning the post with a nod to her hit song I’m Like a Bird: “They’re beautiful, that’s for sure @meghan @weareinvictusgames.” As they laughed and made funny faces for the camera, an unexpected guest joined in—Prince Harry.
The Duke of Sussex casually walked into the frame with a completely straight face, catching Meghan and Furtado off guard. His sudden appearance made them burst into laughter, adding to the lighthearted energy of the moment. Before the video ended, Meghan and Furtado blew kisses and waved at the camera, wrapping up the clip on a cheerful note.
Furtado shared another message on her Instagram Stories, saying, “Having a wonderful time at #InvictusGames with these gems,” and tagged Meghan’s new Instagram handle along with the official Invictus Games account.
The singer was the first headlining act at the Opening Ceremony, held at BC Place in Vancouver on February 8. She performed a mix of her biggest hits, including I’m Like a Bird, which played in the background of her Instagram video. Her performance also featured a special collaboration with ILL-Abilities, a breakdance crew of differently-abled dancers, as well as a duet with Mattmac, a blind music producer and recording artist. Other performers at the star-studded event included Chris Martin, Noah Kahan, and Katy Perry.
Prince Harry, who founded the Invictus Games in 2014, delivered a powerful speech during the ceremony. He reflected on the impact of the Games, telling the audience, “Over the past decade, I’ve lost count of the times that we’ve heard you tell us that the Invictus Games ‘saved you.’ Respectfully, I disagree.”
“Invictus didn’t save you. You saved yourself. It was you who pushed through the doubt and despair. You who summited your own mountain and brought us along with you,” he continued. “The Games simply reveal what is already within you… a spirit of fortitude and perseverance that can never be defeated. That is the magic of the Invictus Games.”
The Invictus Games, an international adaptive sports competition supporting wounded, injured, and sick service personnel and veterans, runs from February 8 to February 16 in Vancouver and Whistler, Canada.