U.S. first lady Melania Trump met Saturday with Britain’s Prince Harry as she led a delegation to Toronto for the opening of an Olympic-style competition for wounded service members and veterans that he founded several years ago.Trump was heard telling the prince that she had just arrived on a flight from Washington, her first solo trip outside of the United States as first lady. It was also her first time meeting the prince, the White House said.The first lady also planned to meet Saturday with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, address the nearly 100 U.S. athletes participating in the weeklong Invictus Games and attend the opening ceremony before returning to the White House.U.S. President Donald Trump was spending the weekend at his golf club in central New Jersey.“Nice to meet you,” Harry said as he was introduced to Trump and they shook hands. They stood together and smiled for the British and American news media before sitting in adjoining club chairs placed in front of their countries’ respective flags.Read more: A rookie’s guide to the Invictus GamesPrince Harry tours CAMH, greets crowds in lead-up to Invictus GamesHarry remarked on how busy the first lady has been.“Yes, very busy,” she said, before offering a compliment in return. “You’re doing a fantastic job,” she said.Trump’s decision to lead the U.S. delegation, whose members include Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin, professional golfer Nancy Lopez and entertainer Wayne Newton, reflects the first lady’s “utmost respect” for the hard work, courage and sacrifice of the U.S. military, said Stephanie Grisham, a spokesperson for Trump.“She feels strongly that they — and their families — should be honoured every day,” Grisham said.Grisham said Trump also has “great admiration for the role the games have played in empowering those who have been injured while serving.”At a recent even ...
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