Invictus Games athletes have made their feelings clear on Meghan Markle as the Duchess of Sussex is set to leave Canada today.
The sporting competition ends on Sunday but Meghan will leave Canada early, leaving Prince Harry to conduct solo appearances for the rest of the week.
Despite this Invictus Games athletes were fall of praise for the Duchess of Sussex after meeting her.
Meghan shared a lighthearted moment with Suits fans during an Invictus Games event in Vancouver, joking about her former television role.
Invictus Games athletes have made their feelings clear on Meghan Markle as the Duchess of Sussex is set to leave Canada today.
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During the Team USA breakfast, Meghan Markle responded playfully when attendees expressed their love for the hit American series.
“We told her we saw her on Suits,” revealed Leandra Moehring, who spoke with the Duchess at the event. “And she’s like, ‘I’m sorry I’m not wearing a pencil skirt,'” referencing her character Rachel Zane’s signature outfit.
Meghan portrayed the role of Rachel Zane in Suits from 2011 to 2017, establishing herself as an actress before marrying Prince Harry.
The role proved transformative for the now-Duchess, who wrote in a 2015 blog post: “I remember that day like it was yesterday. My cheeks still hurt from how hard I smiled.”
During the Team USA breakfast, Meghan Markle responded playfully when attendees expressed their love for the hit American series.
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Her casting as the earnest paralegal marked a significant breakthrough in her acting career.
Despite busy schedules, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex made time for personal connections with attendees at the Vancouver event.
“They really took the time with each and every one of us,” Moehring told People magazine. “And despite people who are trying to keep them on schedule, they just did not mind taking pictures at all. And it was just super neat.”
The personal touch demonstrated by the duchess left a lasting impression on those she met.
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The personal touch demonstrated by the duchess left a lasting impression on those she met.
“When Meghan looks at you, she really looks at you, and you feel it in your soul,” athlete Bryce Ewing shared with People magazine.
Ewing further praised the Duchess’s genuine approach, noting: “She’s really caring. She’s very intuitive. She’s so down to earth, and she looks like she really cares.”
