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News18
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Prince Harry, King Charles Invited To 2027 Invictus Games Amid Royal Reunion Buzz
Prince Harry and King Charles might reunite at the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham. Helen Helliwell, CEO of the Games, hopes both will attend. Prince Harry and King Charles might be set for a reunion after both received invitations to the 2027 Invictus Games. Last month, it was revealed that the Duke of Sussex, 40, was gearing up to extend an invitation to his estranged father to the ceremony, which is slated to take place in Birmingham in July that year. Helen Helliwell, CEO of the 2027 Invictus Games, hopes both Prince Harry and King Charles will attend, but notes it's 'too soon to confirm who's going to be there." Helen told People, 'We would be delighted if the duke were able to come." 'He really brings a magical sparkle dust to his interactions, and there is a really special relationship with him and the community." She noted that members of the royal family have been ardent 'supporters of the Armed Forces," and have been advocates of the Invictus Games since its inception in 2014." 'We'd be delighted if members of the royal family were able to attend and would very much welcome their presence in a couple of years' time," she added. Prince Harry is believed to have already approved the guest list and the wording of the invitations for the 2027 Invictus Games. However, the royals will have a tricky decision to make. The 2027 Invictus Games will take place from July 12 to July 17, coincidentally ending on Queen Camilla's 80th birthday. With Queen Camilla's 80th birthday celebration planning already in full swing, it's uncertain whether she and King Charles will accept Prince Harry's invitation to the Invictus Games. It's said that Harry's invitations represent the first time he has publicly reached out to his family since the royal rift began more than five years ago. The 2027 Invictus Games will be the first time the event has been held in the UK since its inception. According to Helen, the 2027 Invictus Games have secured over $5.5 million in commercial funding, with 550 athletes from 20 nations set to participate. She revealed that new sports will be introduced, with pickleball and laser run being thrown into the mix. 'We hope that will bring a new audience," she explained. It's unclear if Meghan Markle and their children, Archie and Lilibet, will attend the Invictus Games, as Harry previously stated they wouldn't attend without 'full police protection," a request he lost his appeal for earlier this year. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: July 12, 2025, 00:06 IST
Daily Mirror
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Prince Harry's strategic timing for Charles 'invite' that could rock the Palace
According to reports, tensions between the Duke of Sussex and his father King Charles III are showing no signs of abating but could an invitation be the key to reconciliation? The drama began back in 2020, when newly married Prince Harry and Meghan Markle took a step back from senior royal duties. The following year, the couple gave a bombshell interview to Oprah Winfrey in which the Duke of Sussex claimed his father King Charles III wasn't returning his calls. Next came a jaw dropping memoir, Spare, in 2023, with the nation's monarch said to have been left 'distraught' when his younger son took swipes at Queen Camilla. But five years on from the start of their fractured relationship, Harry is reportedly set to extend an olive branch to his father with a carefully timed request. An email invitation to the 2027 Invictus Games will be sent out later this month to King Charles and other senior royals, followed by a formal invite, according to The Mail on Sunday. King Charles is known to draw up his schedule up to three years in advance, so this would give the monarch the best possible chance of attending the event. The wording of the Invictus invitations has reportedly been approved by Harry, who is said to be giving the final nod on exactly who to invite from the Royal Family. Emails are allegedly being sent to private secretaries at Buckingham Palace, in a move said to mark the first time Harry has reached out in this way in hopes of reconciliation. The Duke of Sussex's potential olive branch could see him pictured with the Royal Family for the first time since the late Queen's funeral. Royal expert Ingrid Seward explained that getting close to Charles again could prove tough for Harry. "The King might attend to show support for the Armed Forces and congratulate Harry on the most significant success in his life," said the biographer. "The only reason the King is wary of associating with his son is that he no longer trusts him not to repeat their private conversations as he has done in the past. This goes for all the working members of the family." But royal commentator Katie Nicholl said the monarch had an 'incredible capacity for forgiveness'. "The King absolutely wants a relationship with his youngest son and with his grandchildren," he said. "He has an incredible capacity for forgiveness and he wants to be magnanimous in all of this and therefore there's certainly a possibility that the King might consider attending Invictus." The 2027 Invictus Games are set to begin at Birmingham's NEC on July 12, 2027, concluding on July 17. The closing date is also Queen Camilla's 80th birthday, which could lead to a scheduling conflict. In a BBC interview last month, Prince Harry gave indications he was ready to reconcile, saying there was "no point in continuing to fight any more". The 40-year-old dad to Archie and Lilibet added: "Forgiveness is 100 per cent a possibility because I would like to get my father and brother back." A spokesman for Invictus told the Mail on Sunday: "No formal invitations have been issued as preparations are in the early stages."
