All the best photos from Prince Harry and Meghan's first Invictus Games as a married couple

It's hard to believe that just a year ago, <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/prince-harry-and-meghan"><strong>Prince Harry and Meghan</strong></a> were debuting for the first time as a couple at the Toronto Invictus Games. On the evening of Oct. 20, the now-married (<a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/royalty/02018101547907/prince-harry-meghan-markle-pregnant"><strong>and newly pregnant!</strong></a>) couple attended the opening ceremony of the games in Sydney – and what a fashionable, loved-up statement they made! <p>Due to severe thunderstorms which hit the Sydney Opera House – the night's venue – the ceremony had a delayed beginning. The parents-to-be enjoyed a reception at the Bennelong Restaurant at the iconic site and watched the Jaguar Land Rover driving Challenge on Cockatoo Island. <p><strong>See all the best photos from Harry and Meghan's first Invictus Games as a married couple...</strong> <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
The couple rode in a special boat so they could take in all the action firsthand! <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images 
Prince Harry couldn't contain his excitement watching the sailing teams from a variety of countries compete with Sydney Harbour as the backdrop! <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images 
The couple looked casual and so in love, twinning in their official Invictus Games windbreakers. Meghan wore hers with a turtleneck, black jeans, crisp white Tretorn sneakers and the Gravier sunglasses by New Orleans label KREWE Eyewear, while her hubby wore blue pants and Adidas sneakers. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images 
The look of love! <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images 
The Sussexes were thrilled to be on the water as home team Australia took home top honours! Illinois couple Carrie and Bill Novack, whose son Ryan suffered a spinal cord injury in 2016, got to ride on the boat with Prince Harry and Meghan. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images 
While at The Pavilion Restaurant for a lunchtime reception, the couple was able to spend more time with Australia's Prime Minister, The Honourable Scott Morrison, as well as Invictus Games competitors and their family and friends. They also took in a Didgeridoo performance! <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images 
The parents-to-be were all smiles as they reunited for the event after Meghan missed the morning's cycling time trial. Prince Harry was clearly happy to have his partner back by his side! <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images 
Though she missed the cycling event earlier in the day on Oct. 21 to rest, Meghan stepped out in style for a reception hosted by the Australian Prime Minister at The Pavilion Restaurant. She paired a black turtleneck and matching jeans with a pinstriped white blazer, a recycled black and white striped shoulder bag by Aussie label Oroton and her fave Aquazzura Deneuve Bow slingback pumps. <p>Photo: © Getty Images
The duke had a sweet reunion with Team GB vice captain Michelle Turner at the Pavilion Restaurant reception in the Domain, Sydney's central parkland. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images 
They also chatted with some youngsters from the Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation, who gave the parents-to-be a sweet card! <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images 
Hand holding at its best! <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images 
Though his pregnant wife Meghan ended up skipping the Invictus Games cycling time trial event on Oct. 21, the Duke of Sussex was his typically charming self, joking around with competitors - and being asked to sign a pair of budgie smugglers? (That's men's Speedo-style swimwear, for those of us on this side of the pond!). He politely declined! <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images 
Prince Harry, who was on hand to give out the cycling medals on day two of his games, met competitors at the Royal Botanical Gardens and learning their stories. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images 
The duke always enjoys getting to know some of the 500 competitors from 18 countries who battle it out in events like cycling, sailing, wheelchair rugby, archery, wheelchair tennis and more. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images 
Duchess Meghan turned to an old favourite designer Stella McCartney for her elegant look that evening. She dressed the tiniest of baby bumps in a navy dress by the British designer, along with a gorgeous coat by Gillian Anderson for Winser to keep herself warm. She styled her hair in her signature messy bun – a sweet homage to her former life as Harry's American girlfriend. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
These two just couldn't keep their eyes off each other. <p>Photo: &copy; Samir Hussein/Samir Hussein / WireImage
In true Harry fashion, the prince showed off his big heart and charm while speaking during the opening ceremony. He said: "These games were created for our men and women in uniform," adding that he was inspired by America's Warrior Games and his own experience as a soldier, having toured twice in Afghanistan. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
Naturally, he couldn't help but touch upon baby Sussex, who is due to arrive in spring 2019. "First of all, thank you for the welcome you have given Meghan and I over the last few days," he said. "I have been so proud to be able to introduce my wife to you and we have been so happy to be able to celebrate the personal joy of our newest addition with you all." <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
They're the Duke and Duchess of PDA! The two watched the beginnings of the opening ceremony happily, sitting beside Governor General Sir Peter Cosgrove and his wife, Lady Lynne Cosgrove. <p>Photo: &copy; Cameron Spencer/Getty Images for the Invictus Games Foundation
Harry whispered in Meghan's ear during the opening ceremony – a sweet recreation of one of the photos taken of them at their first Invictus Games in Toronto. <p>Photo: &copy; Karwai Tang/WireImage
The Sussexes sweetly clasped hands and chatted before the opening ceremony began. <p>Photo: &copy; Karwai Tang/WireImage
Before taking their seats to enjoy the wonderful opening ceremony, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were at a reception to welcome the Games to Sydney. The Premier of New South wales played host for the evening at Bennelong Restaurant, inside the Sydney Opera House. "I was a bit worried. Thankfully, it looks like the sky is clearing now," he said about the weather and the event's delay. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
Earlier in the day on Oct. 20, the casual couple took a boat to Cockatoo Island, where they got to watch the Jaguar Land Rover Driving Challenge. Meghan stunned in black jeans by Mother Denim, a white Altuzzara 'Acacia' blazer, pumps by Tabitha Simmons, an Invictus Games official button-up shirt and Illesteva Palm Beach Sunglasses. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
One winner looked pretty starstruck to be meeting the Prince of England! <p>Photo: &copy; Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images for the Invictus Games Foundation
Showing off his charm, the duke happily shook the hand of one of the winners before handing him his medal. <p>Photo: &copy; Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images for the Invictus Games Foundation
And what's an Invictus Games without a few sweet photos with youngsters? Prince Harry and Meghan helped hand out winning medals to the young drivers on Cockatoo Island. <p>Photo: &copy; Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images for the Invictus Games Foundation
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