Prince Harry's Invictus Games are in full swing in Vancouver and Whistler, Canada, and Team U.S. athletes exclusively tell PEOPLE about what the event means to them.

“There’s something resilient” in the Invictus Games athletes, and time spent together with her wounded warrior brothers and sisters is refreshing and “creates a bond that many people just don’t have,” she said. “It’s OK to not be OK when you’re in this community,” which is something civilians might not quite understand, she said.

The couple were spotted watching the opening ceremony on Saturday, which was held at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver. The pair packed on the PDA throughout the ceremony, which featured performances by Katy Perry, Noah Kahan, Nelly Furtado and Roxane Bruneau.

The Duke of Sussex, 40, is currently in Canada with his wife Meghan Markle, 43, for The Invictus Games competition.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are in Canada for the 2025 Invictus Games. See the best photo of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex at the adaptive sporting event for veterans and service personnel.

Prince Harry reacts as he's asked where his crown is at Invictus GamesSource: Invictus Games: Team Ukraine Swift was shown on the jumbotron at the Super Bowl with her pals Ice Spice and Ashley Avignone The Kendrick and Taylor ones won.

Prince Harry appeared to make his feelings clear after receiving what he called an “inappropriate” gift from Team Australia at the Invictus Games in Vancouver.

Prince Harry made his feelings clear as a British athlete proposed at the Invictus Games. The British army veteran made hearts melt yesterday when he proposed to his girlfriend following his wheelchair basketball match.

Prince Harry reacts to athlete’s cheeky question about crown at Invictus Games - The Invictus Games began on Saturday, bringing together over 500 competitors from 23 nations