Prince Harry cheers on Team UK and poses for pictures with fans at Invictus Games wheelchair rugby final

Prince Harry kissed Team USA’s Davey Martinez on the head this evening as he presented the team with their gold medals after beating the British team in the Invictus Games wheelchair rugby final .

Harry sat in the front row and showed his enthusiasm by clapping and cheering with the noisy crowd.

The final took place in a raucous atmosphere at the Merkur-Spiel Arena in Düsseldorf, Germany, as both sets of fans cheered the competitors.

Large numbers of British supporters waved flags and tried to shout at their rivals who were waving the stars and stripes.

An American fan in a wheelchair, sitting in front of Harry, became so enthusiastic that she removed her prosthetic leg and waved it in the air.

Prince Harry had a ringside seat for the wheelchair rugby final between Team USA and Team Great Britain at the Invictus Games. He chats to a fan draped in a Union flag.

Harry could be seen laughing and joking with other fans during the match which the American team ultimately won 21-13 to take home the gold medal.

Harry tapped his leg to the music every time a try was scored.

He joined in the applause as the U.S. team won 21-13 to take the gold medal.

A fan dressed in army green and wearing a plastic helmet stood in front of Harry and saluted him.

Harry has been a big supporter of the British team since arriving in Dusseldorf and took time to speak with as many of the competitors as possible, often posing for selfies.

But it’s also likely that he shows some loyalty to Team USA, since America is now his adopted home, having lived in California since leaving royal life.

An aide to Harry said he cheered for both teams in the final.

“He’s an equal opportunist,” the aide said.

The wheelchair rugby final is one of Harry’s favorite sports at the Invictus Games – and also one of the few where the competitors make contact.

It is considered one of the most difficult sports in the world.

Although physical contact with the body is not permitted, it is legal for athletes to use their wheelchairs to block opponents, with collisions often occurring.

Players compete in teams of four with the game using a special volleyball.

The objective is for players to carry the ball on their knees beyond the opposing team’s eight-yard goal line.

The Duke of Sussex showed his enthusiasm by clapping and cheering with the noisy crowd.

The final took place in a noisy atmosphere at the Merkur-Spiel Arena as both groups of fans cheered on the competitors.

Harry smiles and poses with two young people during the final. Large numbers of British supporters waved flags and tried to shout at their rivals who were waving the stars and stripes.

Another British fan takes a selfie while a friend sits next to a smiling Harry while holding his dog.

The Duke was only too happy to chat with fellow spectators as he gave a little high-five

Team USA and Team Britain compete for the gold medal in the wheelchair rugby final at the Invictus Games in Dusseldorf.

Harry has been a big supporter of the British team since arriving in Dusseldorf and took time to speak with as many of the competitors as possible, often posing for selfies.

An aide to Harry said he cheered for both teams in the final. “He’s an equal opportunist,” the aide said

Harry is an avid rugby fan having, while boss of the Rugby Football Union, attended most of England’s home matches at Twickenham.

But he was stripped of the role which had gone to his sister-in-law and Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, when he lost all his honorary titles during Megxit.

Harry arrived for the opening ceremony of his Invictus Games in Germany on Saturday where he received mixed reactions.

An enthusiastic crowd of royal fans eagerly awaited Prince Harry’s arrival at the ceremony held at Düsseldorf City Hall. He was accompanied by Stephen Keller, Mayor of Düsseldorf.

A small group of protesters shouted anti-military slogans, but as soon as Harry’s car pulled into the market square in front of the town hall, they were drowned out by the cheers of his fans.

More than 500 people stood behind the barriers in the blazing sun, hoping that the prince would wander over and greet them. They shouted his name as he walked in a light blue suit, white shirt and silver tie.

Earlier today, the Duke of Sussex left two delighted young boys behind after greeting each of them while he was escorted by bodyguards.

His security team, consisting of former US presidential bodyguard Chris Sanchez and former Metropolitan Police officer Dave Langdown, was escorting him along a podium when the two boys extended their hands to him. greet.

After Harry happily agreed, the children – one of whom was draped in a Union Jack – were jumping up and down in excitement, with one raising his fist in celebration.

The Duke of Sussex could be seen putting his hands to his mouth and clapping along with the crowd.

Prince Harry greets Denmark’s Kasper Holm Henriksen at today’s athletics event

The Duke of Sussex meets competitors as he watches the athletics event

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, meets competitor Wali Noori at the Invictus Games

Prince Harry with Ukrainian Minister of Veterans Affairs Yulia Laputina in Dusseldorf today

The Duke was given a hero’s welcome by participants in the latest edition of the competition he founded for injured and disabled veterans.

Harry said he plans to attend as many events as possible during the week-long competition.

Meghan Markle is expected to meet some of the children at the event when she arrives at the games later this week.

The Duke founded the games in 2014 to help rehabilitate military personnel by giving them the challenge of competing in sporting events similar to the Paralympics.

This year’s competition will run until September 16.

In total, 550 military personnel, former and current, sick and injured, from 21 countries, participate in ten team and individual sports.