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The Invictus Games kicked off on Saturday with an automotive obstacle course ahead of an evening opening ceremony attended by the games' founder, Prince Harry, and his wife Meghan Markle. Harry founded the Invictus Games to aid the rehabilitation of injured or sick military service members and veterans, by giving them the challenge of competing in sports events similar to the Paralympics.This year's competition is taking place in the Dutch city of The Hague. Ahead of the opening ceremony, he got up close to the action when he was driven around the obstacle course.The couple later waved to spectators as they were driven around in miniature Land Rover cars with children at the wheel.

Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle arrived Friday in the Netherlands for the Invictus Games, marking the couple's first public appearance in Europe since formally giving up their royal roles. The pair were all smiles as they greeted competitors at the Invictus Games. Harry is a founder and patron of the international sports competition.  The event came a day after the couple visited Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle on their first joint visit to the U.K.