The Invictus Games will always hold a special place in Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's hearts — after all, it's where they made their first debut as a couple in 2017. Now, as the couple is getting ready to head to Australia for their first royal tour as a married couple, they decided to show their excitement for the 2018 Games by sharing an adorable photo of them holding the event's official flag. "Fabulous to see The Duke & Duchess of Sussex Fly the Flag for #IG2018 ahead of their trip Down Under," reads the caption. "We're looking forward to hosting them at various events during the Games & including the Closing Ceremony." Of course, while we're excited to see Harry and Meghan embark on their tour Down Under, they will first be joining the rest of the royal family for another important event: Princess Eugenie's wedding. In fact, the day is set to be extra special for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, as Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank chose to get married in the same church, St. George's Chapel in Windsor.<doc-sep>When Meghan Markle moved to London before announcing her engagement to Prince Harry last November, several A-list British celebrities were talked about in the press as likely new BFFs for the Royal. From Amal Clooney to Princess Eugenie (who the duchess of Sussex is rumoured to be helping plan her imminent wedding), it seems as though everyone has been vying for her attention. Getty Images One lucky celebrity that Markle is believed to have struck up a close friendship with, however, is fashion designer Victoria Beckham, following a secret meeting during which the pair bonded over hair and beauty tips. And now it seems likely that we might actually catch a glimpse of Meghan and Victoria hanging out together for the first time, later this month. Getty Images In August, Victoria's husband David was announced as the new ambassador of Prince Harry's Paralympics-style event, the Invictus Games, created for wounded or injured armed service members. He will reportedly attend the occasion with the duke and duchess of Sussex during their first official overseas tour of Australia, New Zeland, Tonga and Fiji. In an Instagram post after news of his appointment came to light, Beckham wrote: 'I’ve been lucky enough to meet and work with many serving, veteran and wounded British armed forces personnel over the years and I’ve been humbled by the courage, resilience and spirit shown by each and every one of them.' While it's yet to be revealed whether Victoria will definitely be joining her hubby 'Down Under', the pair have amped up their public appearances together in recent months, so we wouldn't be surprised if the duo combine work and play during David's important trip. Getty Images Despite Meghan's busy schedule during the 16-day tour, the visit might serve as the perfect opportunity for her to catch up with new pal, Victoria, months after the Beckhams were spotted together at the Duchess' royal wedding in May. The pair reportedly struck up a friendship after the 42-year-old mother-of-four gave Markle a list of exclusive salon names in London for her to visit in the early days of her settling into life in Blighty. Getty Images With a self-proclaimed love of facials, having once revealed Nichola Joss' London-based facial to be her favourite on her now defunct lifestyle blog, The Tig, the actress also has been taking tips on where to pamper herself in her new hometown. A royal insider reportedly told the publication: 'Meghan has been really pleased with Victoria's beauty recommendations and has her to thank for meeting new friends in London. This content is imported from {embed-name}. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. 'They have grown close and ­regularly text after Victoria told Meghan to visit Sarah Chapman, who bills herself 'London's most sought-after facialist'. Meghan trusts and appreciates her advice. She is even thinking about using Victoria's ­hairdresser over the Christmas ­period.' Getty Images In the lead up to the royal wedding, a source told Vanity Fair Markle regularly seeks advice from the designer in regards to her royal look. 'They get along well and have been in touch recently,' a source claimed. Meghan trusts and appreciates her advice 'Meghan really likes Victoria's style and was keen to pick her brains about pulling together a working wardrobe. She loves Victoria's elegant but smart dresses, so expect her to wear one very soon.' Of course, this wasn't the first time the 37-year-old had shown a love for Beckham's designs, having worn a Victoria Beckham knit in her engagement portraits with Prince Harry. This content is imported from Instagram. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Following the royal wedding, Victoria Beckham also gave her two cents on Meghan's stunning Givenchy dress, weeks after it was rumoured she may have been a contender to design the gown. Meghan really likes Victoria's style and was keen to pick her brains ‘It was such a beautiful, incredible wedding,’ the fashion designer gushed to the Evening Standard. ‘It was just the best day. They looked so happy, and everybody was just so happy for them. Meghan seems like a genuinely lovely woman, who really loves him. It felt very real, very honest.’ Getty Images When it came to analysing the bride’s dress designed by Clare Waight Keller, Beckham said: ‘I thought she looked absolutely beautiful. ‘It really suited her. I thought it was perfect for her. And Harry looked great.’ We're already dreaming up Meghan and Victoria's girls' night in Sydney. This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io<doc-sep>The Kingdom Choir is heading Down Under. The group, which famously performed at Meghan Markle’s nuptials to Prince Harry back in May, is set to show off its pipes at the Invictus Games closing ceremony in Sydney on Oct. 27, People is reporting. The gospel choir’s conductor, Karen Gibson, reflected on the upcoming trip. “The choir and I are super excited to be going to Australia to sing at the Invictus Games later this month,” she shared in a statement to People. “We love what the Games stand for and are privileged to be able to honor the men and women competing.” MEGHAN MARKLE’S HALF-SISTER SAYS SHE WENT TO KENSINGTON PALACE TO DELIVER A LETTER Prince Harry, who served two tours of duty in Afghanistan, established the Invictus Games in 2014 for sick and wounded service members and veterans from around the globe. This year, he and Markle are set to attend various Invictus Games events — including the opening and closing ceremonies, according to Kensington Palace. MEGHAN MARKLE’S NEPHEW TO APPEAR ON MTV’S ‘THE ROYAL WORLD’ REALITY SHOW The events are part of the couple’s 16-day trip overseas, which includes stops in Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand. It is scheduled to run from Oct. 16 to Oct. 31. The Associated Press contributed to this report.<doc-sep>
Ahead of their jam-packed royal tour of Australia, New Zealand, Tonga, and Fiji—where they are set to attend 76 engagements—Meghan Markle and Prince Harry posed with the official 2018 Invictus Games flag in honor of their upcoming appearance at the tournament in Sydney. "Fabulous to see The Duke & Duchess of Sussex Fly the Flag for #IG2018 ahead of their trip Down Under! We’re looking forward to hosting them at various events during the Games & including the Closing Ceremony," the official Invictus Sydney account tweeted. Fabulous to see The Duke & Duchess of Sussex Fly the Flag for #IG2018 ahead of their trip Down Under! We’re looking forward to hosting them at various events during the Games & including the Closing Ceremony. Tickets are available online https://t.co/7brBq4EK6f #GameOnDownUnder pic.twitter.com/nUay7RIqnn — InvictusSydney (@InvictusSydney) October 10, 2018 The portrait shows the Duke and Duchess of Sussex posing in front of a perfect fall backdrop, which is reportedly at Kensington Gardens, where they had their engagement photo call, according to Elle UK. Meghan's outfit is mostly covered by the flag, but she appears to be wearing a cozy maroon coat over a black sweater, perfectly dressed for the season. But eagle-eyed Markle fans say she's wearing a cashmere cable-knit sweater by Polo Ralph Lauren. The Invictus Games are a sporting event for wounded or injured soldiers and veterans, which Prince Harry founded in 2014. This year's tournament will take place from October 20-27 in Sydney, Australia. Harry and Meghan are expected to attend the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as some competitions, during their Pacific tour. The upcoming Invictus Games @InvictusSydney will use the power of sport to inspire recovery, support physical and mental rehabilitation, generating a wider understanding and respect for wounded, injured and sick Servicemen and women #IG2018 #WorldMentalHealthDay pic.twitter.com/mQL5FFUaQ5 — The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) October 10, 2018 Attending this year's games will be a full circle moment for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, as they made their first public appearance together at the Toronto Invictus Games in 2017.