Getty's royal photographer Chris Jackson has been documenting Prince Harry's work with the Invictus Games for years. But this morning's engagement in the Netherlands, which marked the Duke of Sussex's official return to work following the birth of his son Archie, was different, if only because Prince Harry is now a father. "Prince Harry seemed to be on fantastic form today, and was certainly all smiles as he met the competitors at the event in the Hague," Jackson tells Town & Country via email about the event, which officially launched the 2020 Invictus Games. Prince Harry is all smiles as he arrives at Sportcampus Zuiderpark in The Hague for the launch of the 2020 Invictus Games. Chris Jackson Getty Images For those unfamiliar, the Invictus Games is an international adaptive sport competition for wounded servicemen, women, and veterans, which Prince Harry founded in 2014. Today's events marked the one-year countdown to the 2020 games, which will take place in the Hague. "It was fantastic to be documenting an Invictus event again today," Jackson continued. "After the incredibly successful Invictus Sydney I think everyone is massively looking forward to Invictus in the Hague in 2020. It’s an event that means so much to the Duke of Sussex." It's certainly a bit unusual for a new dad to travel internationally so soon after the birth of his first child, but Harry was committed to being in the Netherlands today, supporting a project he is clearly so passionate about. "Whilst a huge team of people work hard to make Invictus what it is today Prince Harry remains the 'spiritual figurehead' of this event he originally conceived," Jackson explains. "The passion, and blood, sweat, and tears that goes into the organization of Invictus is something I’m sure the Prince respects hugely, so he would have understood the importance of his role in proceedings." Jackson captured numerous photos today, but a few stand out in his mind. "I love the shots of the new Dad riding a bike in the spring sunshine between engagements, the perfect way to view the venue," he says. "Bikes have always been the best way to get around Invictus events and this is certainly the land of pedal-power so it was great to see these two things coming together." Prince Harry, hops on a bike to tour the Sportcampus Zuiderpark during a visit to The Hague as part of a the official launch of the 2020 Invictus Games. Chris Jackson Getty Images Jackson was also fond of the moment Prince Harry received a onesie (which is also known as a baby grow in the U.K.) as a gift for his baby. "I loved the moment the Prince was presented with a baby grow for Archie—a lighthearted moment and great photo!" he says. Prince Harry receives a gift for baby Archie at the launch of the 2020 Invictus Games. Chris Jackson Getty Images Jackson recently became a father himself. His wife Natasha Archer, who serves as the Duchess of Cambridge's stylist and personal assistant, gave birth to their son Theo just a few months ago, so he can relate to what Harry is going through as a new father. "Speaking from first hand experience, being a new dad is literally the most exhilarating and tiring thing you can experience so it was fantastic to see the excitement that enveloped the nation (and world) around the birth of baby Archie," Jackson says. "A royal baby is always a huge cause for celebration and having photographed Prince Harry for many years I’m excited to be documenting a new chapter of his life." Caroline Hallemann Digital News Director As the digital news director for Town & Country, Caroline Hallemann covers everything from the British royal family to the latest episodes of Outlander, Killing Eve, and The Crown. This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io<doc-sep>Prince Harry was presented with an Invictus Games babygro for his newborn son Archie as he launched the one-year countdown to the Invictus Games 2020. The cheery new father shouted "put it on!" as he held it up and looked on at his audience of competitors and officials who burst into laughter. Harry, who was in The Hague for the official day visit, was presented with the garment by Princess Margriet of the Netherlands. Image: The new baby slept through his first public appearance It comes just three days after he and wife Meghan celebrated the birth of their first child. Harry told competitors: "I'm absolutely thrilled that many more injured, wounded and sick servicemen and women will have the opportunity to continue the journey to their recovery. Advertisement "It's your resilience, your determination and your courage which draws crowds in their thousands leaving them more inspired, moved and proud than they ever thought possible." Image: Prince Harry was presented with the babygro by Princess Margriet of the Netherlands He added: "Make these games your own." Earlier, the 34-year-old prince watched a wheelchair basketball training session and was given a gift by seven-year-old Daimy Gommers. She had previously met Harry at the games in Toronto two years ago and was at Thursday's event with her father Paul, 46, who competes in archery. :: Listen to the Behind the Headlines podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Spreaker Harry unwrapped the gift to reveal a blue and white baby's cube toy decorated with bunnies. Image: Prince Harry was given a gift for Archie by seven-year-old Daimy Gommers Later, the prince was pictured taking a tour of Zuiderpark in the Dutch city, wearing a black jacket with "Invictus family daddy" embroidered on it. As he finished his bike ride he was asked if he would bring Archie, who is seventh in line to the throne, to the Invictus Games next year. He replied: "I've no idea." Image: The Duchess of Sussex said the new baby had "the sweetest temperament" The public had its first glimpse of the newest royal on Wednesday as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex showed their now three-day-old son to the world during a photocall in St George's Hall at Windsor Castle. Wrapped in a white blanket and wearing a white knitted hat, he slept through his first public appearance. As he was held by his father Harry, his beaming mother Meghan told reporters that he had the "sweetest temperament", while a delighted duke called him "our own little bundle of joy". Asked about her experience of becoming a parent, the 37-year-old duchess replied: "It's magic, it's pretty amazing, and I have the two best guys in the world so I'm really happy." Later, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh were introduced to their newest and eighth great-grandchild, alongside Meghan's mother Doria Ragland, who travelled from her Los Angeles home to be with Meghan in the run-up to the baby's birth. Image: The Queen is introduced to her newest great-grandchild Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. Pic: @royalfamily A photo of the occasion was posted on Harry and Meghan's official Instagram account showing a delighted monarch meeting the baby. In a break from royal tradition, the couple also announced they had called their baby Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, and not used a title for their firstborn. Bookmakers are already taking bets on Harry and Meghan adding to their family within a year. Aww Harry Styles and Megan <3 pic.twitter.com/384Z4LRK9s — ana (@harrymariposa) May 8, 2019 Meanwhile, it was reported that Spanish news programme Cuentamelo Ya! had mistakenly named One Direction singer Harry Styles as the father of the new royal baby. One viewer posted a screenshot of the show broadcasting an image of the family-of-three with the caption "Harry Styles y Meghan Markle".<doc-sep>
Prince Harry left his family behind for a short trip to the Netherlands, but there's no mistaking how proud he is to be a father Prince Harry Wears New 'Daddy' Jacket in Honor of Son Archie During Netherlands Trip Prince Harry may be away from his newborn son during his short day trip to the Netherlands, but the royal found an incredibly sweet way to let the world know just how proud he is to be a father. While in the Netherlands on Friday to kick off the official countdown to the Invictus Games, Harry put his love for newborn son Archie on display by wearing a jacket with the words “Invictus Family Daddy” embroidered on it in bold lettering. Taking things to an even more touching level, within the phrase there was an even more touching message highlighted in yellow lettering, which read: “I Am Daddy.” And even when he wasn’t outside, Harry’s love for his baby boy was still on display, as underneath the jacket he wore a black shirt with the same embroidering on it. Prince Harry visit to The Hague Prince Harry | Credit: Chris Jackson Pool/Getty Images The Duke Of Sussex's Visits The Netherlands Prince Harry | Credit: Chris Jackson Pool/Getty Images The short trip occurred just days after Harry and his wife Meghan Markle welcomed their first child on Monday. During the event, while chatting to a friend, the proud papa discussed how fatherhood was the “best thing he will ever do.” Harry’s pal JJ Chalmers, a former Invictus star and broadcaster, reflected on how difficult it must have been for the royal to leave his four-day-old baby at home. “If anything I suppose it shows the importance of this competition to him,” he remarked. “The [Invictus] is his first baby.” He went on to share that Meghan — who made her first public appearance with Harry during the 2017 Invictus Games — also holds the annual event in high regard. “I’m sure Meghan would love to be here too. This event has families at the absolutely heart of it,” he remarked. During the trip, Chalmers, a former Royal Marine who has been friends with Harry since the first Invictus Games in 2014, gave the royal a tour of two new Jaguar Land Rover cars which will be used in The Hague games. Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex Prince Harry | Credit: Chris Jackson/Getty The Duke Of Sussex's Visits The Netherlands Prince Harry | Credit: Tim Rooke/REX/Shutterstock Reflecting on how his friend will fare as a dad, the former Royal Marine shared that he felt positive Harry would take a proactive role in his son’s life. “He’ll be hands on,” he shared, adding that he felt positive Harry would have already changed Archie’s diaper. “He must have done.” And upon his return home, he bets Harry will be put on daddy duty right away! “I’m sure he will be walking through the door tonight and be handed the baby and told it’s his turn now,” he remarked. “I think naturally he’s obviously going to have a hard time with the sleep for a little while.” “But I said it [fatherhood] is the best thing he’ll ever do, and he agreed,” he added. Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex (R), and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, pose for a photo with their newborn baby son in St George's Hall at Windsor Castle in Windsor, west of London on May 8, 2019. (Photo by Dominic Lipinski / POOL / AFP) (Photo credit should read DOMINIC LIPINSKI/AFP/Getty Images) Meghan Markle, Prince Harry and their son Archie | Credit: Dominic Lipinski - WPA Pool/Getty Harry will also be going home with a few gifts for Archie.