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The good vibes of Prince Harry and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands at the Invictus Games in The Hague

The Invictus Games have come to an end and to close the ceremony, Prince Harry has attended the final wheelchair basketball match, which pitted the American team against the Dutch team. During the event, the Prince has had a very pleasant meeting with King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands. Both have been cheering on the teams that were contesting the final and have been comfortable, sharing jokes and laughing, a moment that they have lived together with the president of the ceremony, Mart De Kruif.

Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Prince Harry at the Invictus Games in The HagueWillem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Prince Harry at the Invictus Games in The Hague

Before entering the match, the King of Holland and the Prince have been seen outside the enclosure Zuiderpark, where the final took place. At the end of the match, in which the United States was the champion, King William greeted all the players of the Dutch team and presented them with the silver medals. For his part, the Duke has awarded the gold medals to the American team. They were not the only royals present, Princess Margriet and her son Prince Pieter-Christiaan, who have also been in the final.

After the end of the competitions, King William of the Netherlands spoke to all the Dutch athletes of the Invictus team about their experiences. Besides, the closing ceremony took place, an end that the King did not want to miss. There, Prince Harry and the Commander of the Armed Forces have given speeches thanking the athletes, their families and the organization. A few words that have served to close a competition that in 2023 will be hosted by Germany.

a previous ceremony

Before attending the last wheelchair basketball game, King Guillermo and Queen Máxima opened the King’s Games, which have been taking place since 2013. This year they were able to celebrate the event’s traditional healthy breakfast, which had been suspend in 2021 due to the pandemic. On this occasion it was the Kings themselves who they wanted to be part of the organized by the schools and have participated in different activities with the children.

Maxima from the Netherlands practicing archery at the tenth edition of the King's GamesMaxima from the Netherlands practicing archery at the tenth edition of the King’s Games

The Queen has chosen to dress elegant but comfortable, aware that she could participate in some of the games. During the opening, she was seen smiling and comfortable and she even boxed with one of the girls present at the event. He has also wanted to try archery, something in which the King has not been left behind, participating together with his wife. Thus, with this ceremony that has been completed with a speech, the King’s Games have begun in Delft.

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