Prince Harry eyeing Royal Family reunion, extending invite to next Invictus Games but scheduling could be conflicting
It's been reported Prince Harry, 40, is keen to reconcile with King Charles and other royal relatives for the seventh instalment of the Invictus Games.
It is understood an emailed invitation will be sent out in late June, followed by a formal invitation, according to The Daily Mail.
The invite is designed to be issued three years in advance to give Charles enough time to put into his schedule, sources said.
Prince Harry was last pictured with the Royal Family for the late Queen Elizabeth II funeral on September 19, 2022.
Royal commentator Katie Nicholl said there is a certain "possibility" the King might attend the Games, considering he "absolutely wants a relationship with his youngest son and with his grandchildren".
"Harry has agreed that Invictus should extend an invitation to his family," a source told The Daily Mail on Sunday.
"Invictus hopes the Royal Family will come along to support the wounded veterans taking part. Harry is hopeful his father will set aside their differences to attend the Invictus Games and support veterans.
"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 Invictus Games are an international multi-sport event for wounded, injured, and ill servicemen and women.
Prince Harry founded the Games in 2014 to use the power of sport to inspire, support, generate and respect a wider understanding for those who serve their country.
The 2027 Games are set to be at Birmingham's NEC on July 12 and will conclude on July 17, landing on the day of Queen Camilla's 80th birthday.
Scheduling conflict could derail Harry's invite with plans for Camilla's birthday likely already planned.
The Duke of Sussex spoke to the BBC in May and made clear he wants to welcome a reunion with his brother, Prince William and father King Charles.
"There's no point in continuing to fight any more," he said.
"Life is precious.
"Forgiveness is 100 per cent a possibility because I would like to get my father and brother back."
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