Meghan Markle was shown as Prince Harry’s “number one fan” with key gesture as the pair cheered at the Invictus Games in Vancouver’s BC Place Stadium yesterday.

Joining fellow attendees at the glittering opening ceremony of this year’s Invictus Games, Meghan and Harry enjoyed performances from Katy Perry, Nelly Furtado and Coldplay’s Chris Martin.

As they enjoyed the performances, Meghan showed that she couldn’t be prouder of her husband as the Duchess of Sussex showed off one very symbolic gesture.

Body language expert Judi James told The Mirror: “When Meghan picked up two big blue pom-poms and danced with them above her head, it was a fitting, symbolic gesture as her body language at the games so far seems to very emphatically define her in the role of Harry’s cheerleader and number one fan.

“She has put herself in the role of vector here, pointing the audience and their affection in Harry’s direction.”

Speaking about Meghan’s impromptu speech the day of their arrival in Canada, Judi added: “Her speech included comments like ‘You will see him throughout the week, you will see him at the Games’ to create a sense of anticipation and her gestures and poses during the opening ceremony showed contagious adoration and awe as she clung to his arm in excitement and support or gazed at his face as he was mentioned from the stage.”

Further speaking of Meghan’s pride, which was also shown through her series of Instagram posts, she added: “Meghan acted like any other proud wife as the show progressed, turning her camera towards Harry as he enjoyed the music beside her.

“This seems to be part of the more relatable version of Meghan that she showed in the Instagram post, a very excited, loving wife taking her own photos like any other member of the audience.”

The 2025 Invictus Games, which includes the first-ever winter edition of the sporting tournament, began on Saturday and will last until February 16.