Prince Harry was seen engaging in conversation with Beth Herlihy, a former Hollyoaks actress and model, while waiting for Meghan Markle to arrive at the Invictus games. Herlihy, who played a stripper in a racy Hollyoaks spin-off, has a professional history with the Royal Foundation and has maintained a friendship with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex despite their split from the foundation in 2018.
Meghan Markle joins Prince Harry at the Invictus Games
Meghan Markle later arrived in Germany to join Prince Harry, attending a reception for 1,600 athletes and their families as part of the Invictus Games. The couple's children, Archie and Lilibet, remained in the US for the event. German media outlets have reported that the Duchess of Sussex is expected to give a closing speech during the farewell ceremony, which is said to be "very emotional."
Princess Kate visits prison as patron of Addiction Awareness Week
Meanwhile, across the pond, Princess Kate made a royal engagement at HMP High Down in Surrey. She visited inmates who are struggling with addiction as patron of The Forward Trust. The Princess of Wales, who wore a navy power suit for the occasion, attracted attention for the skin-colored plasters wrapped around her fingers.
