Tearful Prince Harry gets supporting hand from Meghan Markle

Meghan Markle was caught on camera wiping out her husband Prince Harry's tears in a heartwarming gesture.

The Duchess of Sussex's heartfelt comment to the tearful Duke has been decoded by a lip reader.

The expert revealed how Harry's wife tried to ease emotionally overwhelmed royal during a touching moment at the Invictus Games opening ceremony.

Meghan, sitting next to Harry wearing a white coat and resting her head on Harry's left shoulder, inside a packed stadium in Vancouver, Canada.

At one moment, King Charles III's youngest son Harry appeared to be holding back tears. The couple had an intimate private exchange, witnessed among the enthusiastic onlookers.

Before stepping away for his speech, lip reader Jeremy Freeman revealed an emotional Harry told his wife: "OK, I'll be back later."

Former Suits star Meghan's response, filled with admiration, was: "You're amazing."

The couple seemed especially connected, with Meghan cosying up to Harry and the pair sharing a fervent kiss.

William's younger brother passionately expressed to the audience: "We gather here in Vancouver in a spirit of unity."

Harry showed his vulnerability as he addressed the crowd of 40,000 during the opening ceremony of the competition, in which more than 500 athletes are taking part in 11 different events, including winter sports for the first time.