Part of the Royal Family has arrived on Canadian soil ahead of the third Invictus Games.
Prince Harry, who created the international Paralympic-style multi-sport event, arrived in Toronto on Friday morning.
Hello Toronto! Prince Harry has arrived at the @tplfoundation conference as his #InvictusGamesToronto programme gets underway. pic.twitter.com/payHtuLA4E
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) September 22, 2017
He, and other big names like Mike Myers and Brian Williams, will help kick off the games with the Opening Ceremony on Saturday.
The Invictus Games are similar to the Paralympic Games, but are solely for wounded, injured or sick veterans.
They’ll compete in a variety of sports including wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball, indoor rowing, powerlifting and even driving challenges.
Named after the Latin word for ‘unconquered’ or ‘undefeated,’ the Invictus Games started in London in 2014.
After a year off, the second running of the Games took place in Orlando in 2016 and now come to their third host country in Canada.
The 2018 Games are planned for Sydney, Australia.
The Invictus Games Flag tour is almost finished! Don't miss the flag at Nathan Phillips Square today! pic.twitter.com/UAtXKg3vIv
— Invictus Games 2017 (@InvictusToronto) September 22, 2017
More than 500 competitors from 17 nations will compete in the week long Invictus Games, including veterans from both the Afghan and Iraqi armies.
You can meet Team Canada by clicking this link.
The Games will be broadcasted on TSN and you can view the entire week's schedule here.
