Governor General of Canada David Johnston said Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s relationship is strengthening Canada-U.K. relations.
Johnston spoke to the significance of the actress’ relationship with the British royal in an interview with ITV. “I think it would be quite marvellous and I hope it would be quite marvellous for him and obviously it will help to bring us together,” Johnston said of a potential marriage.
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“But, you know, that reflects so many of the people-to-people ties that are so strong,” the Governor General continued. “I think about 20% of our citizens would claim British heritage so those ties are very strong.”
Markle, 36, was born in Los Angeles but has adopted Canada as a second home. The “Suits” star became a Global Ambassador for World Vision Canada in 2016.
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The Governor General also mentioned how he “didn’t know” Markle was sitting near him at the opening ceremonies for the Invictus Games in Toronto. “[Harry] was alone but you say, I gather, there was a young lady in the audience who was watching him with great interest,” he explained.
The Invictus Games is an international Paralympic-style event created by Harry. The opening ceremony for this year’s games kicked off on Saturday and the closing ceremony takes place on Sept. 30.
