Prince Harry shares how he’s explaining the Invictus Games to his kids

Prince Harry is having important and tough conversations with his children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, as they grow curious about the Invictus Games and the competitors' stories.

Speaking to People at the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler, the Duke of Sussex revealed that his kids are fascinated by the event and have started asking deep questions about the athletes.

"It’s a very interesting conversation to have with your kids — to explain why that person is missing a leg, why that person is missing an arm, why do they look the way they do. It’s challenging but important," Harry shared.

He added that Archie, in particular, is full of curiosity:

"Our kids are still so young, but Archie, especially, is asking those questions. As any parent knows, once you open that door and those questions are asked, or that conversation starts, more and more doors start opening."

Harry explained that his son has been asking more complex questions like, "How did they get injured? What’s a mine?"—turning the discussion into a learning moment.

"It becomes opening Pandora’s box, to some extent, especially with kids this age, because they have no filter, and they’re just so curious and so inquisitive! They want to know more, more, more," he said.

The Duke of Sussex also highlighted the importance of teaching these lessons in a way kids can understand, saying:

"I’m constantly trying to make sure that I get it right, in explaining what’s happened to [the competitors], and what we do at Invictus to try to make their lives better and give them a chance to redefine themselves. And the power of sport."

Harry hopes that Archie and Lilibet will take on sports as they grow up:

"I’m hoping that my kids will take on every sport that they want as well, because I think it’s really important for all of us."