Prince Harry will hold a bi-lateral meeting with US First Lady Melania Trump when he travels to Canada later this week to host his Invictus Games.

Royal watchers had been hoping for an announcement about Harry’s first official public appearance with Toronto-based girlfriend Meghan Markle but Kensington Palace have instead announced talks will take place between the royal and Mrs Trump.

The prince built up a strong rapport with previous First Lady Michelle Obama, who is a staunch advocate for US military veterans and attended the opening of the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Florida. The Invictus Games in Toronto are just three days away! pic.twitter.com/g5aGtsHblq

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) September 20, 2017

It is likely Mrs Trump, a former model, will be in Canada to support the large American contingent taking part in the Games, a Paralympics-style global sporting tournament for wounded servicemen and women, and veterans.

In Toronto – where Suits actress Markle lives and works – Harry will attend events associated with the Games on Friday before giving a speech at the opening ceremony on Saturday evening.

During the eight-day Games, Harry will visit training sessions and watch participants competing in all 12 sports, including athletics, cycling and wheelchair basketball.

He will also hold talks with Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

HRH starts his official programme with a visit to @TPLFoundation symposium on 22 Sept to hear panelists talk about veteran's affairs.

He will also meet @GGDavidJohnston, @CanadianPM and @FLOTUS.

The prince, who is widely expected to wed his American girlfriend, will also visit a mental health and addiction teaching hospital, hand out Duke of Edinburgh International Gold Awards to young Canadians, attend a conference on military and veteran health research, and host a reception for the Invictus Games Foundation during his stay.

The actress, who has been dating the Queen’s grandson for just over a year, revealed her love for the prince in an interview with Vanity Fair magazine, prompting speculation the announcement of a royal engagement was merely a formality.
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