Prince Harry made his feelings clear as a British athlete proposed at the Invictus Games.
The British army veteran made hearts melt yesterday when he proposed to his girlfriend following his wheelchair basketball match.
James Cairns dropped to one knee in the middle of the court to ask his partner of four years, Hannah Wild, to marry him as his teammates cheered.
The couple's two-year-old son Arthur slept through the special moment, but Wild said yes to a jubilant Cairns.
Cairns, who was wounded in action when he was shot in the leg during deployment in Afghanistan, found a champion in his now-fiancée.
Wild proved instrumental in his Invictus journey, with Cairns revealing she "pushed me and gave me the driving force to apply for the Invictus Games."
"It's the best place that James could have done it because it means so much to him," Wild told Hello.
The proposal comes after a challenging period for Cairns, who revealed he had known "seven people who died by suicide after battling PTSD" in the past year.
"Invictus has been my driving force because I've been struggling with my mental health," Cairns shared.
The Games have provided a vital platform for veterans like Cairns to find healing through sport.
Prince Harry, who founded the Invictus Games in 2014, celebrated the romantic moment.
The royal said: "At Invictus, we provide a space for healing and outstanding athleticism, and in James and his new fiancée's case, even if you don't leave with a medal, you could leave with a ring!".
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The Duke of Sussex and Meghan Markle are currently in Canada supporting the Game and have been pictured sharing kisses at both the welcome reception and opening ceremony.
The Duchess of Sussex made a sweet gesture to Prince Harry at the 2025 Invictus Games' friends and family dinner in Vancouver on Friday evening.
Meghan Markle, 43, took to the stage and delivered an impromptu speech, admitting she "hadn't planned on speaking" before introducing her husband.
A romantic moment unfolded as Prince Harry walked onto the stage, with the Duchess giving him a passionate kiss as the crowd cheered.
The display of affection delighted attendees at the pre-competition dinner in Canada.
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The British army veteran made hearts melt yesterday when he proposed to his girlfriend following his wheelchair basketball match.
James Cairns dropped to one knee in the middle of the court to ask his partner of four years, Hannah Wild, to marry him as his teammates cheered.
The couple's two-year-old son Arthur slept through the special moment, but Wild said yes to a jubilant Cairns.
Cairns, who was wounded in action when he was shot in the leg during deployment in Afghanistan, found a champion in his now-fiancée.
Wild proved instrumental in his Invictus journey, with Cairns revealing she "pushed me and gave me the driving force to apply for the Invictus Games."
"It's the best place that James could have done it because it means so much to him," Wild told Hello.
The proposal comes after a challenging period for Cairns, who revealed he had known "seven people who died by suicide after battling PTSD" in the past year.
"Invictus has been my driving force because I've been struggling with my mental health," Cairns shared.
The Games have provided a vital platform for veterans like Cairns to find healing through sport.
Prince Harry, who founded the Invictus Games in 2014, celebrated the romantic moment.
The royal said: "At Invictus, we provide a space for healing and outstanding athleticism, and in James and his new fiancée's case, even if you don't leave with a medal, you could leave with a ring!".
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The Duke of Sussex and Meghan Markle are currently in Canada supporting the Game and have been pictured sharing kisses at both the welcome reception and opening ceremony.
The Duchess of Sussex made a sweet gesture to Prince Harry at the 2025 Invictus Games' friends and family dinner in Vancouver on Friday evening.
Meghan Markle, 43, took to the stage and delivered an impromptu speech, admitting she "hadn't planned on speaking" before introducing her husband.
A romantic moment unfolded as Prince Harry walked onto the stage, with the Duchess giving him a passionate kiss as the crowd cheered.
The display of affection delighted attendees at the pre-competition dinner in Canada.
Find Out More...