PRINCE Harry and Meghan Markle have arrived to open the Invictus Games in Sydney.
The royal couple visisted at Cockatoo Island, where they watched the Jaguar Land Rover driving challenge with the duke even snapping pictures on his phone.
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The royals were all smiles with competitors at the opening of the eventCredit: AP:Associated Press
Organisers took to Twitter to confirm that the tropical weather event arriving in Sydney would delay the opening of the games, where Harry is due to make a speech.
Both opted for a black shirt with the emblem of the Games, which is the event where the pair went public with their relationship last year.
Pregnant Meghan threw on a chic white blazer and teamed it with black skinny jeans and tortoise shell sunglasses, while Harry wore grey trousers and brown boots.
The event is an international Paralympic-style sporting event for wounded, sick or injured members of the armed forces, as well as veterans.
Prince Harry created the games after being inspired by the US Warrior Games, a similar sporting event for injured service personnel.
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The couple wore the official polo shirts of the gamesCredit: AP:Associated Press
Prince Harry helps pregnant wife Meghan Markle off the boat as they return from Sydney's Cockatoo Island before the Invictus Games opening ceremony
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The Invictus Games official opening ceremony has been delayed by a huge tropical stormCredit: EPA
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Meghan was it fits of laughter as Harry got involved by playing with a remote carCredit: Reuters
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Harry and Meghan chatted and joked around with kids at the gamesCredit: VOGLER
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Pregnant Meghan looked demure as she gracefully watched the Games get under wayCredit: PA:Press Association
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex proudly held hands as they attended the Invictus Games driving challengeCredit: AP:Associated Press
When they arrived, Harry put an affectionate hand on his wife's lower back as they walked along the jetty to meet with the competitors and their support staff.
They then watched the races get under way before awarding the drivers with their well-deserved medals.
The royal couple also spent some time playing with remote control cars with children who had travelled to the event from around the world with the athletes.
Harry appeared to enjoy the toys as much as the kids as he was pictured laughing and even feigning annoyance as he gestured his arms in frustration.
Earlier in the day, Harry and Meghan unveiled a Sydney war memorial 84 years in the making at the Anzac Memorial.
It commemorates the sacrifices of First World War soldiers from Australia and New Zealand was initially designed in the 1930s.
But the Great Depression meant the vision of artist Bruce Dellit was shelved.
It features a four-tier cascading waterfall on the Liverpool Street side of the monument.
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Harry and Meghan paid their respects to fallen Australian and New Zealand soldiers at the Anzac War MemorialCredit: Paul Edwards - The Sun
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Meghan looked beautiful in an elegant black Emilia Wickstead dress and Philip Treacy hatCredit: Splash News
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Meghan looked stunning with her long dark hair hanging loose and a fascinator hat to complete the lookCredit: Splash News
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Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex arrive for an ANZAC ceremony in Sydney this morningCredit: Getty Images - Getty
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The Governor of New South Wales David Hurley speaks to Meghan and HarryCredit: Getty Images - Getty
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Prince Harry and Meghan accompanied by New South Wales Governor David Hurley and his wife Linda during their visit to the Anzac Memorial in SydneyCredit: AFP or licensors
Harry wore the white tropical dress of his regiment the Blues and Royals — complete with medals and sword.
Meghan was wearing a stunning black dress by New Zealand designer Emilia Wickstead and matching hat designed by Philip Treacy.
They were met by Prime Minister Scott Morrison alongside Premier of New South Wales Gladys Berejiklian and David Elliott, the minister for veterans affairs, on an overcast Sydney morning.
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Meghan wipes her eye during the ceremonyCredit: Paul Edwards - The Sun
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Harry also wipes his eye during the ceremony to unveil a Sydney war memorialCredit: Paul Edwards - The Sun
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attend the opening of the Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park, SydneyCredit: Paul Edwards - The Sun
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The couple laid a wreath at the memorial during a ceremony in SydneyCredit: Paul Edwards - The Sun
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The Anzac Memorial, which commemorates the sacrifices made by those who served for Australia and New ZealandCredit: AFP or licensors
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The royal couple laid a wreath at the city's Hyde Park on Saturday morningCredit: AFP or licensors
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Harry saluted as Meghan paused beside her husband while they paid their respectsCredit: EPA
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Harry and Meghan hand signed their wreath which they said was 'in grateful memory of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice and in recognition of the men and women for whom the scars of war endure'Credit: Getty - Contributor
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Dutiful Harry salutes the fallen at the newly unveiled WW1 memorialCredit: Splash News
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Prince Harry unveiled a plaque commemorating the opening of the ANZAC memorialCredit: Getty Images - Getty
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Meghan chats as she walks with Linda Hurley, wife of Governor of New South Wales, ahead of the ceremonyCredit: VOGLER
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Prince Harry shakes hands with an indigenous Australian upon arriving for the opening of the enhanced Anzac ceremonyCredit: AP:Associated Press
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Harry and Meghan are accompanied by Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison, left, New South Wales Governor David Hurley, second right, his wife Linda, second left, and New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian, rightCredit: AFP or licensors
There were also crowds along Liverpool Street, while other people — and a cardboard cutout of Harry and Meghan — watched on from balconies as the royals arrived.
Twins Krystal and Sienna Dawson presented the royal couple with a medallion and a painting during their visit to the Anzac memorial.
The girls, aged nine, are from the Koomurri Aboriginal Dance Troupe and both said they were nervous about meeting and performing for Harry and Meghan.
Krystal, who did an Aboriginal art floral painting said: "They said hi and 'nice to meet you'."
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Elegant Meghan smiled and gave a wave to well-wishersCredit: Splash News
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attend the opening of the enhanced Anzac Memorial in SydneyCredit: Splash News
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Harry and Meghan were attending the official opening of the ANZAC memorial - which was designed in the 1930sCredit: Getty Images - Getty
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The Royal couple are unveiling an ANZAC memorial to fallen WW1 soldiers from Australia and New ZealandCredit: Getty Images - Getty
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The memorial was 84 years in the making after being shelved during the Great DepressionCredit: Getty Images - Getty
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Meghan and Harry bow elegantly as they make their way to the ceremonyCredit: Getty Images - Getty
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Harry and Meghan displayed full grace and respect as they commemorated the fallenCredit: Getty Images - Getty
The medallion, presented by Sienna, said "play the game", the motto of the Beverly Hills public school which they attend.
She said: "I didn't want to dance at first, but then it was fun."
Their mother, Connie, said: "I think it was very overwhelming for them, as a parent.
"It was a very important ceremony and it's important that the next generation coming through should be part of it."
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Meghan swapped her stunning black gown for a chic white blazer as she headed to the Invictus ChallengeCredit: Splash News
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The couple both switched out of their formal wear and donned black Invictus polo shirtsCredit: Splash News
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle board a boat at Admiralty House heading to Cockatoo Island for the Invictus GamesCredit: Splash News
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The couple travelled by boat for the next engagement of the trip on SaturdayCredit: Splash News
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The Royal couple held hands as they prepared for the Invictus Games 2018Credit: Splash News
The memorial was first opened in 1934 by Harry's great, great uncle and namesake, Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester.
The plaque unveiled by the duke said: "Opened by the grandson of the Queen" - the wording echos the original which said “Opened by the son of the king” and was designed to focus on the people lost, not the person who opened it.
Retired General David Hurley, Governor of New South Wales told the 100,000-strong crowd: ";Let silent contemplation be your offering. These words found at the entrance to the hall of silence evoke the sense of loss and grief that this memorial represents to the people of NSW."
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Meghan and Harry arrive at the Invictus Games Sydney 2018 Jaguar Land Rover Driving Challenge on Cockatoo IslandCredit: VOGLER
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The Royal couple hold hands as they arrive at the first event of the Invictus Games on SaturdayCredit: PA:Press Association
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Harry laughs as he stands close to his wife while chatting with competitorsCredit: VOGLER
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Meghan chats with competitors ahead of the event on SaturdayCredit: VOGLER
A choir sung “I vow to thee my country” -Princess Diana’s favourite hymn from her schooldays, which was sung both at her wedding in 1981 and her funeral in 1997.
The Sussexes laid a wreath with a handwritten note which read: "In grateful memory of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice and in recognition of the men and women for whom the scars of war endure".
They then toured the Hall Of Service containing 1,700 soil samples from each town, suburb and district in New South Wales listed as an address for First World War enlistees.
The completion of the extension — which cost £22 million — coincides with the 100th anniversary of the cessation of hostilities in the war.
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Meghan and Harry watch as the Invictus Games gets under wayCredit: AP:Associated Press
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Meghan looked stunning as she watched the first Invictus Challenge unfoldCredit: PA:Press Association
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Harry wore the same black shirt with the Invictus emblem as his wife for the eventCredit: PA:Press Association
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The Royal couple clap as they enjoyed the first round of the competitionCredit: PA:Press Association
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The pair looked radiant as they applauded the contestants on Saturday morningCredit: Reuters
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It marks a year since the pair first went official with their relationship at the 2017 gamesCredit: Reuters
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Harry stayed close to his wife as they enjoyed the Jaguar Land Rover Driving Challenge on Cockatoo IslandCredit: Reuters
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Meghan looked stylish in a chic pair of tortoise shell sunglassesCredit: PA:Press Association
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Harry and Meghan barely let each other go after a morning of non PDAs at the memorial serviceCredit: Reuters
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex proudly held hands as they attended the Invictus Games driving challengeCredit: AP:Associated Press
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Harry flashed a cheeky grin as he gave a big thumbs up to the crowdCredit: AP:Associated Press
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Pregnant Meghan chatted with the winners after presenting them with their medalsCredit: AP:Associated Press
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Harry lets his wife take centre stage with the medallists as he poses at the back of the groupCredit: AP:Associated Press
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The Duke feigned annoyance as he played with the remote carCredit: AP:Associated Press
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Pregnant Meghan looked demure as she gracefully watched the Games get under wayCredit: PA:Press Association
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The Duchess clapped her hands encouragingly as she joined her husband ahead of the Opening Ceremony of the Invictus GamesCredit: PA:Press Association
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Ever the gentleman, Prince Harry made sure his pregnant wife safely disembarked the boat after leaving the Jaguar Land Rover Driving Challenge on Cockatoo IslandCredit: Splash News
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Harry held Meghan's hand the whole way as she stepped off the boat and headed back to their Australian home for their stayCredit: Splash News
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Harry seemingly didn't want to let the other crew members help as he assisted his wife off the boatCredit: Splash News
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After an eventful Saturday morning the pair headed back to rest before the Opening Ceremony of the Invictus Games kicks off tonightCredit: Splash News
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Harry ensured he had hold of Meghan's hand all the way after helping his pregnant wife off the boatCredit: Splash News
The couple had avoided any PDAs earlier this morning at the ceremony and were seemingly making up for it as they walked hand-in-hand around the event.
Saturday marks the couple's fifth day of the Royal tour and yesterday things reached new heights for Harry as he and three Invictus Games competitors climbed Sydney Harbour Bridge.
The duke swapped the New South Wales standard for the Invictus flag at the top of the landmark, which towers 440ft (134m) above the water.
It took him 13 minutes to ascend the 464 steps to the top of the bridge along the east side, before crossing the central walkway to raise the flag which flapped in the breeze.
There, the couple met representatives from OneWave to talk about their work on mental health and then visited Macarthur Girls High School to discuss social justice and youth empowerment.
They finished their day with engagements with leader of the opposition Bill Shorten and Prime Minister Morrison.
It marks a major milestone for the couple as it's been a year since they made their first official appearance together at the 2017 games in Toronto.
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