Meghan Markle Wears Strapless Peacock Green Gown to Invictus Closing Ceremony
On Saturday night, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry attended the closing ceremony for the 2023 Invictus Games in Düsseldorf, Germany. At the event, Meghan wore a stunning look by Cult Gaia. The strapless column dress was in a rich peacock green and covered in an embroidered floral pattern with touches of silver.
On her feet were a pair of nude Aquazurra pumps, and she wore a Cartier bracelet and a diamond pinky ring from Lorraine Schwartz for added sparkle. She had her hair slicked back into an elegant bun and wore a natural makeup palette with a glossy lip. Harry was dressed in a black suit over a matching button down and dress shoes. The couple posed with the evening’s entertainment, pop star Rita Ora and Eurovision star Sam Ryder.
At the closing ceremony, according to The Mirror, Harry thanked the competitors for their inspirational commitment to the games.
“We’ve all witnessed the true impact sport has had on your recovery,” he said. “But you will never truly know the impact your actions this week have had on millions of people around the world. You have opened people’s hearts through your vulnerability, through your resilience, and your sheer abilities. You have shown us that joy can emerge from struggle.”
The Invictus Games were begun by Prince Harry and they are meant to honor both current servicemen and women as well as veterans who have become sick or injured. Earlier this week, Meghan wore another elegant outfit while attending the Team Canada reception at Hilton Hotel to meet the competitors.
The Duchess wore a sleeveless black dress with a mock turtleneck that displayed her toned arms. She paired it with black pumps, a small gold bracelet and watch, and left her hair down around her shoulders.
Meghan actually has a personal connection to Canada—her hit show Suits was filmed in Toronto. She and Harry met in the country in 2016, and they made their debut as a couple at the 2017 Invictus Games, also in Toronto. They also lived in Canada briefly before moving to their home in Montecito, California.
Aimée Lutkin is the weekend editor at ELLE.com. Her writing has appeared in Jezebel, Glamour, Marie Claire and more. Her first book, The Lonely Hunter, will be released by Dial Press in February 2022.