Prince Harry and Meghan Markle hit back at critics

The LA-based royals have spoken out over recent criticism as the Duchess sported her engagement ring for the first time in months.

Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle Meghan have hit back at their critics vowing they “will not be broken”.

The LA-based royals have come under fire after launching their new website, Sussex.com, and the Duchess reaching a new podcast deal just a week after King Charles’ cancer diagnosis was made public.

A Sussex representative told The Mirror: “We’ve heard time and time again that certain opportunities are make or break for the couple. They’re still here.

“They’re still working and pursuing what they believe in, despite constantly being challenged and criticised.

“This couple will not be broken.”

Meghan Markle has sported her engagement ring for the first time in nine months. Picture: Getty Images

It comes as the Meghan was spotted wearing her engagement ring for the first time in nine months.

The mother of two was seen wearing the ring, worth upwards of $200,000, in Canada where she has joined Harry to promote the Invictus Games.

The former Suits actress has not been seen publicly wearing the ring, comprising one huge Botswana diamond and two from Princess Diana’s collection since May 2023.

With mystery swirling, royals fans had begun to wonder what had happened to the expensive ring.

Meghan Markle's ring without the upgrade in 2017. Picture: Getty Images

Meghan Markle hasn’t been photographed wearing the ring since May 2023. Picture: Getty Images

But according to People magazine, the reason behind the ring’s long hiatus is that a setting came loose and it needed to be serviced.

Despite the cold, Meghan proudly displayed the ring on her finger as she and Harry enjoyed time on the slopes in Whistler.

Prince Harry proposed to the brunette beauty in 2017 with a custom three-stone ring – a design referred to as a trilogy ring.

He designed the bespoke piece with the help of Cleave & Company, the late Queen Elizabeth’s regular jeweller.

Meghan Markle wore the ring during a trip to Canada with Prince Harry. Picture: Getty Images

HARRY AND MEGHAN’S MAGICAL WINTER VALENTINE’S DAY

The royal couple spent Valentine’s Day rugged up together in the snow in Canada, as they moved to “unify” their family by changing their children’s names.

The Sussexes donned beanies and thick jackets as they stepped out to mark the start of the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025’s One Year To Go Winter Training Camp.

Meghan sported fitted white pants with a matching white jumper and puffer-style cream coat with snow boots and a black beanie, while her husband wore a grey beanie, black jacket and jeans.

Meghan Markle wore all white with a cream coat at Whistler. Picture: Getty Images

It comes as the couple, who have been slammed for rebranding their website Sussex.com, have moved to change their children’s names.

The children had been known as Archie and Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor but after the King’s coronation, they are now Archie and Lilibet Sussex.

The Duchess and Duke of Sussex, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, attend the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistlers 2025's One Year To Go winter training camp on Valentine’s Day. Picture: AFP

Sources said the name change was a way to “unify” the family.

“The reality behind the new site is very simple — it’s a hub for the work the Sussexes do and it reflects the fact the family have, since the King’s coronation, the same surname for the first time,” an insider told UK publication The Times.

“That’s a big deal for any family. It represents their unification and it’s a proud moment.”

Prince Harry with wife Meghan Markle in Whistler. Picture: Getty Images

On Wednesday (local time), the Sussexes met with athletes who used adaptive skis before Prince Harry gave one a try himself.

The 39-year-old appeared to be enjoying himself, with images capturing the Duke laughing and grinning from ear to ear.

Prince Harry tries an adaptive ski at Whistler. Picture: AFP

Prince Harry is seen enjoying himself on the ski. Picture: WireImage

The couple will spend three days at the Winter Training Camp meeting people from across the broader Invictus community, including team managers, coaches, competitors from across the globe, ahead of the official competition next year.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped out in snow attire at Whistler on Valentine’s Day. Picture: Getty Images

The Duchess and Duke of Sussex attend Invictus Games Vancouver Whistlers 2025's One Year To Go Winter Training Camp in Whistler. Picture: Getty Images

The Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 will be the first time winter sports have been part of the competition, with alpine skiing, snowboarding, biathlon, Nordic skiing, skeleton and wheelchair curling added to into the mix.

“As Invictus continues to adapt and evolve, I am extremely excited to announce that the Invictus Games Foundation has selected Canada to host the first ever Winter Hybrid Games in 2025,” Prince Harry said in a statement.

The Duke founded Invictus Games in 2014, as an international adaptive sports tournament for wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans.

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