Prince Harry met US First Lady Melania Trump for the first time on Saturday ahead of the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games in Toronto. The pair shook hands warmly at a bilateral meeting at the Sheraton hotel, with Harry greeting her with 'Nice to meet you' and Mrs Trump replying, 'You're doing a fantastic job.'
The meeting, which began at about 1.30pm local time, also included Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Mrs Trump is in Toronto on her first solo foreign trip as first lady to lead the US delegation to the games, which run from September 22 to 30.
Earlier, Harry visited a mental health facility in Canada and was greeted by large crowds. He later held a meeting with Mr Trudeau. There is speculation that his girlfriend, US actress Meghan Markle, who lives and works in Toronto, may join him during his nine-day visit.
The Invictus Games, founded by Harry in 2014, bring together about 550 competitors from 17 countries to compete in 12 sports for injured servicemen, women, and veterans. US Master Sergeant Brian Williams, a competitor who lost his leg in Afghanistan, praised Harry, saying he is 'following in his mother's footsteps'.
