Prince Harry to invite King Charles and Prince William to 2027 Invictus Games in hopes of reconciliation: Report
In what is being viewed as a significant step towards reconciliation, Prince Harry is expected to invite his father King Charles III and brother Prince William to the 2027 Invictus Games.
The gesture follows years of familial tension, most notably intensified by the release of Harry's controversial memoir 'Spare' in 2023.
According to The Mail on Sunday, the Duke of Sussex hopes that a formal invitation sent well in advance will allow the senior royals—who often plan engagements years ahead—to attend the international sporting event, which supports wounded and recovering servicemen and women.
A source told the publication, 'Harry has agreed that Invictus should extend an invitation to his family. Invictus hopes the Royal Family will come along to support the wounded veterans taking part.'
The source further added, 'Harry is hopeful his father will set aside their differences to attend the Invictus Games and support veterans.'
The move is widely seen as a deliberate olive branch. If the invitation is accepted, it would mark the first public appearance of Prince Harry with his family since the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
'The Royals have always been hugely supportive of Invictus and proud of what Harry has achieved in that arena. This is one olive branch from him which might be reciprocated,' the source added.
Royal commentator Katie Nicholl noted the King's willingness to move forward, 'The King absolutely wants a relationship with his youngest son and with his grandchildren. He has an incredible capacity for forgiveness… there's certainly a possibility that the King might consider attending Invictus.'
Formal invitations are expected to be issued later this month. The 2027 Invictus Games, founded by Prince Harry in 2014, continues to be a deeply personal project for him and will be held at Birmingham.
The Invictus Games is an international multi-sport event, established in 2014, for wounded, injured, and sick military personnel - both serving and veterans. The name Invictus, Latin for "unconquered", symbolises the resilience and fighting spirit of those who have suffered life-altering injuries or illnesses, highlighting what they can accomplish in the face of adversity.
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