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Prince Harry Will Invite Prince William and King Charles to Upcoming Invictus Games in the U.K.: Report
Prince Harry's Invictus Games will invite King Charles and the royal family to the events in Birmingham, U.K., it was claimed in a June 22 report Prince Harry spoke in May about his hopes for a "reconciliation" with his father, the King The Duke of Sussex's adaptive sports event began in London in 2014 and has now traveled around the globePrince Harry hopes King Charles and Prince William will attend the Invictus Games when they are next held in the U.K., it has been claimed. The Duke of Sussex is estranged from both his father, the King, and brother, Prince William, but recently said that he would like a reconciliation. The adaptive sports games that he set up in 2014 are reported to be a key moment, and it's hoped by insiders that relations will have thawed enough for members of the royal family to join him at the 2027 events in Birmingham, England. The Mail on Sunday quoted a source on June 22 calling it an "olive branch" and saying that Harry, 40, "agreed" that his family should be invited. "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 source added. "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," they added. The newspaper said that invitations would be sent via email as soon as this summer, giving courtiers and others ample time to factor into any diary planning for the King, who is undergoing continued treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer. However, PEOPLE understands that invitations have not gone out to anyone, including members of the royal family, VIPs, supporters or sponsors. Any invitations would, in fact, come from the organizers of the Invictus Games Birmingham. It is unlikely that the royal family will have their diaries set for more than two years away. The end of the next Invictus Games — set for July 17, 2027 — coincides with the 80th birthday of Queen Camilla. The Duke of Sussex's office had no comment. Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage? to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more! The report comes almost two months after Prince Harry gave a candid interview with the BBC in May after losing a legal appeal regarding his security in the U.K. There, he shared his wish for a rapprochement: "I would love reconciliation with my family. There's no point in continuing to fight anymore." It remains to be seen whether Harry will bring his wife, Meghan Markle, and their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, with him to the U.K. Prince Harry said in his BBC interview that, since losing his case over his automatic right to similar levels of security as that for senior members of the royal family, he doubted whether he would feel able to bring Meghan and the children with him to the country of his birth. "You know, I love my country. I always have done — despite what some people in that country have done. I miss the U.K. — I miss parts of the U.K., of course I do," Harry said. "I think that it's really quite sad that I won't be able to show, you know, my children my homeland." In another report over the weekend, The Times claimed that William doesn't talk about his brother anymore and is in a "healthier space" about the estrangement. The 2027 iteration of the Invictus Games will be the eighth time it has taken place since the inaugural event in 2014. The event has traveled from London (2014), to Orlando (2016), Toronto (2017), Sydney (2018), The Hague (2022—postponed from 2020 due to the pandemic), and then to Düsseldorf (September 2023), and Vancouver and Whistler in February 2025. Read the original article on People
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17-02-2025
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Invictus torch handed to Birmingham as games end
The Invictus Games torch has been passed to Birmingham after the closing ceremony of the 2025 event was staged in Canada. The seventh edition of the games, which has taken place over the past week, has brought more than 500 competitors from 23 nations to Vancouver and Whistler. It comes two years before the games, which were founded by the Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, is held in Birmingham. Wounded, injured and sick military service personnel, both serving and veterans, will compete in events across the city in 2027. Speaking at the closing ceremony on Sunday, Prince Harry said the event was a "platform for positive change". "And so long as the challenges around us demand it and require it... the Games will go on," he said. "Bring on Invictus Games Birmingham 2027. You have permission to party." UK captains Stephen "Hoops" Hooper, Neil Thomas and Gemma Barnes received the official flag to signify the exchange from Whistler and Vancouver to Birmingham. Mr Hooper, an RAF veteran, said he had spent an "awesome" week during the 2025 games. "From proposals to PBs, we've enjoyed stunning scenery and made memories to last a lifetime," he said. "We arrived in Canada full of anticipation - we leave stronger, braver, more resilient and closer than ever to our recovery. "We are proud to bring the Games home to Birmingham in '27." Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Harry and Meghan cheer from stands at Invictus Games in Canada 'Invictus Games gave purpose after military life' 'The Invictus Games can transform lives' Invictus Games
