Meghan MarkleandPrince Harrystepped out in Canada on Monday night as they made a surprise appearance at the Vancouver Canucks hockey game.

The Duke of Sussex made the ceremonial first puck drop as he took the ice ahead of the match-up between the Vancouver Canucks and the San Jose Sharks. He and Meghan then took in the game from their box seats.

Harry’s moment on the ice comes 21 years after his grandmother,Queen Elizabeth, made her own ceremonial puck drop (also at a Vancouver Canucks and San Jose Sharks game!). The late monarch visited Vancouver while on an 11-day tour in Canada in honor of her Golden Jubilee at the time.

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Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex drops the puck during a ceremonial face-off with Quinn Hughes #43 of the Vancouver Canucks and Tomas Hertl #48 of the San Jose Sharks prior to their NHL game at Rogers Arena on November 20, 2023 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II (L) prepares to receive the ceremonial puck presented to her by former Edmonton Oilers and general manager of the men’s Olympic hockey team Wayne Gretzky (R), 06 October 2002, in Vancouver, Canada. Gretzky accompanied Queen Elizabeth II to center ice for the ceremonial puck drop prior to the Vancouver Canucks game against the San Jose Sharks. The queen is on an 11-day visit to Canada. AFP PHOTO/Kim STALLKNECHT

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Not only are Vancouver and Whistler close to Harry and Meghan following their move to Montecito, California, but Vancouver is also a special spot for their family. Before stepping back from their royal roles in 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex spent their first holiday season as a family of three in 2019 with son Prince Archieon Vancouver Island.

Meghan Markel reacts during the NHL game between the Vancouver Canucks and San Jose Sharks at Rogers Arena on November 20.Derek Cain/Getty

Meghan Markle, The Duchess of Sussex, reacts during the NHL game between the Vancouver Canucks and San Jose Sharks at Rogers Arena on November 20, 2023 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Meghan Markle watches the NHL game between the Vancouver Canucks and San Jose Sharks at Rogers Arena on November 20.Derek Cain/Getty

Meghan Markle, The Duchess of Sussex, reacts during the NHL game between the Vancouver Canucks and San Jose Sharks at Rogers Arena on November 20, 2023 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Prince Harrysteps onto the ice for a ceremonial face-off prior to the Vancouver Canucks and San Jose Sharks NHL game on November 20.Derek Cain/Getty

VANCOUVER, CANADA - NOVEMBER 20: Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex steps onto the ice for a ceremonial face-off prior to the Vancouver Canucks and San Jose Sharks NHL game at Rogers Arena on November 20, 2023 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry celebrate a Vancouver Canucks goal during the third period of the NHL game against the San Jose Sharks at Rogers Arena on November 20.Derek Cain/Getty

Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, and Meghan Markle, The Duchess of Sussex, celebrate a Vancouver Canucks goal during the third period of the NHL game against the San Jose Sharks at Rogers Arena on November 20, 2023 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

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As for whether Archie and Lili will tag along? Only time will tell!

source: people.com