Justin Trudeau, Prince Harry take in final day of Invictus Games in Vancouver

The 2025 Invictus Games have wrapped up in Vancouver with a closing ceremony headlined by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex.

Event producer Patrick Roberge said at a news conference earlier this week that the closing ceremony is meant to be "more intimate" than the opening ceremony held last week at BC Place Stadium in front of a crowd of about 40,000.

Roberge said Sunday's closing ceremony at Rogers Arena is planned for a crowd of 12,000, with heavy focus on the competitors and their "journey at the Games."

"The only one on the floor of the arena will be the competitors of the Games, along with our dignitaries for the show," Roberge said. 

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"It's going to be a chance for them to come together one last time as a collective group of people, celebrating their success."

Besides Trudeau and the Duke of Sussex, others making appearances at the closing ceremony included famed wheelchair athlete and philanthropist Rick Hansen, Olympic gold medallist Ashleigh McIvor, Paralympics bronze medallist Alexis Guimond and Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim.

The evening featured musical performances by Canadian band Barenaked Ladies and Montreal singer Marie-Mai, as well as American musicians Jelly Roll and The War and Treaty.

The event also marked a handoff point for the Games, as Vancouver is handing over the Invictus flag to representatives from the United Kingdom ahead of the 2027 iteration, to be held in Birmingham.

Earlier Sunday, Trudeau and Prince Harry dropped in to watch part of the indoor rowing finals on the last day of the Vancouver Games.

The pair sat in the bleachers with Canadian fans, cheering as athletes competing on rowing