Toronto: Prince Harry paid a heartfelt tribute to Toronto on Thursday, November 6, during the 17th annual True Patriot Love Foundation National Tribute Dinner, recognizing the city for its personal and professional significance in his life.
The Duke of Sussex, 41, spoke warmly about his relationship with Meghan Markle, highlighting Toronto as the city where their romance blossomed. “Truthfully and jokes aside, this city will always mean a great deal to me. You provided a wife for me and you hosted the Invictus Games in 2017, touchstones in my life both professionally and personally,” he said.
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Harry reminisced about his frequent trips to Toronto after 2016 to visit Meghan while she was filming Suits, and recalled celebrating Halloween together at an apocalypse-themed party with Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank before going public with their relationship.
Toronto also holds special significance as the location of Harry and Meghan’s first official appearance as a couple at the 2017 Invictus Games. He praised Canada’s spirit, saying it embodies the strength and devotion of those who serve, a value central to the Invictus Games, which he founded.
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The event was part of a series of Remembrance Day activities organized by the True Patriot Love Foundation, honoring veterans and their service.