Prince Harry's visit to Canada ahead of Remembrance Sunday included a gala honoring veterans, where he highlighted his strong connection with the country's armed forces and made light-hearted remarks about his growing bald spot.
At the True Patriot Love National Tribute Dinner in Toronto, Harry, dressed in black tie and adorned with his service medals, entered alongside veterans. After bagpipes played, he spoke about his ties to Canada's military, recalling his training in Alberta and serving with Canadian troops during his deployment in Afghanistan.
"I have a deep bond with the Commonwealth nation's troops," Harry said, adding humor about his "ever-increasing bald spot."
The Duke of Sussex's return to Canada came following the historic Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025, the first-ever winter installment of the Games. His visit coincided with his wife resuming her acting career in Hollywood as well as Prince William’s simultaneous five-day trip to Brazil for the Earthshot Prize, though Harry stated the scheduling was not intentional.
Harry apologized over the recent controversy regarding he and Meghan wearing LA Dodgers caps at the World Series instead of showing support for Toronto’s Blue Jays.
Prince Harry used his Canadian tour to reconnect with veterans and share personal military experiences, balancing public duties with family and career developments.
Author's summary: Prince Harry’s Canadian visit combined veteran tributes with personal stories and humor, underscoring his military ties amid overlapping royal family engagements and his wife’s career relaunch.