Prince Harry dines with veterans on his pseudo-royal tour of Canada

Prince Harry Dines with Veterans in Canada

Prince Harry's visit to Canada before Remembrance Sunday included a gala event honoring veterans, where he delivered a speech highlighting his close connection with Canadian troops and joked about his "ever-increasing bald spot."

Context of the Visit

The Duke of Sussex returned to Canada following the historic Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025, the first-ever winter edition of the Games held earlier this year. His time in Canada coincided with his wife’s return to Hollywood acting and overlapped with Prince William's five-day trip to Brazil promoting the Earthshot Prize. Harry emphasized that the timing was unplanned.

National Tribute Dinner in Toronto

Wearing black tie and his service medals, Harry attended True Patriot Love's National Tribute Dinner alongside Canadian veterans. The event began with bagpipe music, after which Harry spoke about his military experiences, including his training in Alberta and serving alongside Canadian Armed Forces during his Afghanistan deployment.

Light Moments and Apologies

During his speech, the Duke made lighthearted remarks, apologizing for the recent controversy surrounding his and Meghan's choice to wear LA Dodgers caps at the World Series instead of supporting the Toronto Blue Jays.

"Sorry over the row over his and Meghan's decision to wear LA Dodgers caps at the World Series last week instead of supporting Toronto's Blue Jays."

Harry’s visit reinforces his ongoing commitment to the Commonwealth military community amid personal and family engagements worldwide.

Author's summary: Prince Harry's recent Canadian visit blended military honor with personal moments, underscoring his ties to the Commonwealth troops while navigating complex family and public dynamics.

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Daily Mail Daily Mail — 2025-11-07

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