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ROYAL fans hoping to witness one of Harry and Meghan's famous PDAs were not disappointed – they held hands and looked at each other in admiration as they left the podium after an Invictus medal ceremony.
Moments earlier, Harry had taken a taste of the competition by participating in the first official Invictus Games event on Sydney's Cockatoo Island on Saturday, accepting an invitation to a remote-controlled car race organized by a group of young children.
Meghan also declined the offer of participation, preferring to watch and laugh as Harry yelled jokingly "Come on!" As the cars collided on the grass.
At one point, Meghan could be suggested to Harry to continue, but the Prince was clearly reluctant to abandon the game with the children.
After Meghan tried to catch Harry's attention and he did not quit the game, she left alone to collect medals for the kids. The couple then gave them to the boys, leaning over to congratulate them and shake their hands.
FAST COSTUME CHANGE OF ROYALS
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have both undergone changes of clothing and are dressed more casually after the formalities of their previous visit to the ANZAC Memorial.
Meghan, who wore this morning a conservative dress from Emilia Wickstead and a Philip Treacy hat, changed black pants and white jacket for the Invictus event.
Meanwhile, Harry exchanged his military uniform for a pair of trousers and a black shirt.
The two men wearing dark sunglasses, the members of the royal family took a lot of time to talk to the athletes and officials of Invictus Games as they slowly headed for the driving course.
The couple arrived on Cockatoo Island for the first official event of the Invictus Games – the Jaguar Land Rover Driving Challenge.
The Duke and Duchess will watch which country will get the first gold medal of the competition, started by Prince Harry.
Boss of the #InvictusGames The Foundation, the Duke of Sussex and the Duchess of Sussex join the competition at #JaguarLandrover #DrivingChallenge here on Cockatoo Island – here the meeting @aussieinvictus Ambassador @CurtMcGrath pic.twitter.com/oJDtsVj66n
– Invictus Games Foundation (@WeAreInvictus) October 20, 2018
Helicopters flew overhead and uniformed policemen patrolled the area before their arrival. A security team sets up baggage checks as people get off the ferry and enter the arena.
During the day, competitors from 12 countries will take part in three challenges including a water obstacle course and two precision driving challenges, including one with cones to test the driver's skills and mastery of the car.
This is the second event of their day in Sydney, which will end with the official opening of the Games by Harry at a ceremony at the Sydney Opera House on Saturday night.
TOUCHING NOTE FROM HARRY AND MEGHAN
PRINCE Harry delivered a moving message at the couple's solemn visit to Sydney's new ANZAC memorial this morning.
The Duke and Duchess went to the Hyde Park memorial to lay a wreath and officially open the refurbished monument. During their stay, the couple added a touching personal tribute.
With the wreath of native flowers that they laid in tribute to fallen Australian and New Zealand soldiers, Harry and Meghan left an emotional note.
Harry's message on the crown: "In memory of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and the recognition of the men and women for whom the scars have been preserved." pic.twitter.com/mPACDc2J7V
– Emily Andrews (@byEmilyAndrews) October 20, 2018
"To the grateful memory of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and to the recognition of the men and women for whom the scars are enduring," reads the handwritten note attached.
The touching message, written on a small card representing Harry's royal badge, was signed by the Prince and his wife.
THE SUBTLE TRIBUTE TO ANZAC OF MEGHAN
Earlier, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex began the fifth day of their Royal Australian tour in Hyde Park, Sydney, where they attended the opening of the renovated ANZAC memorial.
The royal couple laid a wreath on the front of the renovated Art Deco building of the 1930s.
Just before 10 am, Prince Harry arrived in military uniform and Meghan in black dress and hat.
The Duchess presented the work of Australian designers during the first days of the tour, but today she has chosen a dress from the New Zealand designer Emilia Wickstead.
This choice may be a subtle sign of the military partnership between Australia and New Zealand, to which the royal couple paid tribute today. His hat is from London milliner Philip Treacy.
HARRY HAS THE ATTENTION
Harry and Meghan laid a wreath on the steps of the memorial and, as a bagpiper played military lamentations, Prince Harry saluted. Duke also greeted as the Australian national anthem was played.
The couple bowed their heads as a minute of silence was reserved for the fallen soldiers, and Prince Harry stood stiffly at attention at his arms presentation. by the military.
Uncle Roy Mundine, an Aboriginal elder, warmly welcomed his country before New South Wales Governor David Hurley spoke to the crowd.
Harry and Meghan listened to Mr. Hurley describe how the prince's relative, Prince Henry, the Duke of Gloucester, opened the memorial in 1934, and that Prince Henry, Duke of Sussex, was about to open the new wings of the monument.
Security is enhanced at the invitation-only event, as it has been during all the events of the Royal Tour. Snipers could be seen at the top of hotels and nearby office buildings.
KICK COUPLE OF INVICTUS WITH A CHALLENGE
The 2018 Invictus Games kicked off on Sydney's Cockatoo Island with the Jaguar Land Rover Driving Challenge.
During the day, competitors from 12 countries will take part in three challenges including a water obstacle course and two precision driving challenges, including one with cones to test the driver's skills and mastery of the car.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will arrive in the afternoon to see which country will win the first gold medal of the competition, started by Prince Harry.
Harry will officially open the Games during a ceremony at the Sydney Opera House on Saturday night.
The fourth version of the international sports event will bring together 500 competitors from 18 nations, including archery, athletics, indoor rowing, powerlifting, road cycling, sailing, sitting volleyball, swimming, wheelchair basketball and rugby.
Prince Harry's inspiration for creating games for wounded and sick veterans and serving military personnel comes from his 10 years of service with the British Army.
He was convinced that sport could help injured veterans "fix their lives" and raise public awareness of the role they can play in the community.
The games, which will take place during the week, are at the center of Meghan's first royal tour abroad.
They have already delighted fans in Sydney, Melbourne and Dubbo.
– PAA
THE ROYALS WILL OPEN THE NEW MEMORIAL OF ANZAC
The Royal Couple will begin the fifth day of their Australian tour by inaugurating the renovated ANZAC Memorial in Hyde Park, Sydney.
After an aboriginal smoking ceremony, welcome to the country and a moment of silence for the fallen soldiers, NSW Governor David Hurley will address a crowd of 300 guests.
The choir of the Australian military women will then sing the anthem "I devote you my country", accompanied by the Australian army marching band, Sydney.
David Hurley will then take the couple on a tour of the silence room to see the sculpture "Sacrifice" dedicated to Australians who served in the defense forces.
The $ 40 million upgrade to the marble and granite building includes a second water source cascading into the reflective pool, which was never completed due to the Great Depression of the 1930s.
The new design includes an oculus that will connect the two levels of the memorial and an education and interpretation center that will bring to life the original vision of the memorial opened in 1934.
Premier Scott Morrison and NSW Prime Minister Gladys Berejiklian will accompany members of the Royal Family on the 45-minute tour.
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