Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have made a significant announcement as they prepare to leave the United States for an important international event.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to travel to Canada for the upcoming installment of the Invictus Games, which will be hosted in Vancouver and Whistler. This marks a milestone in Prince Harry’s decade-long commitment to the sporting event, which he founded to support wounded, injured, and sick servicemen and women, both active and veteran.
The announcement comes just weeks after the couple’s Montecito home was threatened by raging wildfires in Southern California. The devastating fires, which spread across thousands of acres, claimed several lives and displaced many families. In response, Harry and Meghan not only made financial contributions to aid relief efforts but also extended their support by offering shelter to friends and families affected by the disaster. Additionally, they personally visited victims, assisting on the ground with relief efforts.
Ahead of their departure for Canada, the couple’s Archewell Foundation released a heartfelt message directed towards children affected by the wildfires. Their statement highlighted the importance of mental and emotional support for young survivors of natural disasters.
“When communities around the world are struck with disaster, children need more than just shelter—they need stability, support, and the space to play,” the statement read.
Prince Harry and Meghan also emphasized their commitment to aiding children in crisis through their partnership with Project:Camp, an initiative providing free, trauma-informed day camps for kids during emergencies. The foundation’s message stressed how these camps serve as a vital resource for children, ensuring they have a safe environment to process their emotions and begin healing.
“With the support of trained camp counselors, Project:Camp ensures that youth have a safe space to heal and process, while also giving parents and caregivers the time to rebuild and plan for what comes next,” the statement continued.
The Archewell Foundation expressed pride in being at the forefront of such efforts, reinforcing their dedication to making childcare and mental health a core element of emergency response strategies.
“In moments of crisis, children need safe spaces to heal and play to begin to rebuild a sense of normalcy,” the organization concluded.
With their humanitarian efforts continuing to take center stage, Harry and Meghan remain steadfast in their mission to support communities in need, even as they prepare for their high-profile engagement in Canada.