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2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Prince Harry & King Charles Likely To Reunite at Invictus Games — Report
and King Charles will likely reunite at the 2027 Invictus Games. The CEO of the international multi-sport event in Birmingham, Helen Helliwell, exclusively told PEOPLE that the games will return for another iteration. She also hoped that Harry and the royals would be in attendance. The news came in light of recent reports claiming that the Duke of Sussex has been looking forward to reuniting with his family after stepping down from his duties in 2020. PEOPLE recently cited Helen Helliwell, the Invictus Games CEO, who hinted at a possible reunion between Prince Harry and King Charles. The Duke of Sussex created the adaptive sports tournament for wounded, injured, and sick military service personnel and veterans in 2014. Now, Helliwell is looking forward to him and his family attending the event's upcoming iteration in 2027. She delightfully extended the invitation to the royals during the conversation. The CEO then heaped praises on Harry for his compassion and the bond he has shared with the community. 'His passion is unsurpassed,' she spoke about the Duke of Sussex, adding that she had witnessed the impact of his action. Helliwell further talked about his interactions having a 'magical sparkle dust' and his 'really special relationship' with the community, before expressing her excitement 'to host him in Birmingham as well.' However, there's no confirmation that either Prince Harry or King Charles would attend the Invictus Games 2027. The CEO stated that they're 'two years away' from the event, and it's 'too soon to confirm who's going to be there.' She told the outlet that it would be their pleasure to welcome the presence of the royal family members. Reports have recently alleged that Harry has been trying to make amends with his family since stepping away from his duties. He and his wife, Meghan Markle, reportedly withdrew from their positions as working royals in early 2020 and subsequently moved to California. The Duke of Sussex has since made efforts towards a royal reunion. The post Prince Harry & King Charles Likely To Reunite at Invictus Games — Report appeared first on Reality Tea.
Sky News AU
2 days ago
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- Sky News AU
‘We'd be delighted if members of the royal family were able to attend': Prince Harry's team goes off script during Invictus interview
Prince Harry's PR team has been dealt a curve ball after a representative for the Duke of Sussex's signature Invictus Games made a curious remark after being questioned about the royal family. Harry helped set up Invictus in 2014 as an Olympics-style international sporting event for injured and wounded servicemen and women across the globe. The first ever winter edition of the Invictus Games took place in Whistler and Vancouver in February this year and featured athletes from 23 different countries. The next edition of the Invictus Games is set to take place in 2027 in Birmingham, marking the event's return to Harry's native United Kingdom for the first time since the inaugural London games. Last week, Helen Helliwell, CEO of the Invictus Games in Birmingham, sat down with People magazine and revealed her hopes that Harry's estranged relatives will show up in Birmingham. The iconic American tabloid typically reports on the Sussexes positively and has been granted rare exclusives from Harry and Meghan. 'They've been supporters of Invictus since inception in 2014,' Ms Helliwell told the magazine. "Again, we're two years away, and it's too soon to confirm who's going to be there. 'But obviously, 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.' While the royal family has supported Harry's signature organisation since its inception, no senior royals have appeared at any Invictus event since the Sussexes left royal duties five years ago. The entire monarchy also noticeably snubbed a major service in London to celebrate a decade of Invictus at St Paul's Cathedral last year. Instead, Harry was supported at the event by his uncle Earl Spencer and his aunt Lady Jane Fellowes from Princess Diana's side of the family. Meanwhile, Harry's wife Meghan Markle still allegedly refuses to return to the UK without an apology from the monarchy for perceived mistreatment. The comments come after fresh speculation the rift between Harry and King Charles is finally starting to thaw. Over the weekend, Harry's new chief communications officer, Meredith Maines, and UK-based PR rep Liam Maguire were photographed meeting with the King's top aide, Communications Secretary Tobyn Andreae, near Clarence House. The meeting, first revealed by The Mail on Sunday, reportedly had "no formal agenda" but there were "things both sides wanted to talk about".
Telegraph
5 days ago
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- Telegraph
Royal family ‘very much welcome' at Prince Harry's Invictus Games
The Royal family would be 'very much welcome' at Prince Harry's Invictus Games in 2027, the event's chief executive has said. The Duke of Sussex is expected to invite his father and other family members to the Games in the hope that it will prove an opportunity for reconciliation. It has been claimed that he sent email invitations to Buckingham Palace last month, in order to give the King the maximum chance to include the event in his busy schedule. It would mark the first time that any member of the Royal family has joined the Duke at the sporting fixture for sick and injured service personnel since the inaugural event in London in 2014. Helen Helliwell, chief executive of the Invictus Games in Birmingham, said they would be most welcome. Asked if she hoped the King, as head of the Armed Forces, would attend, she told People magazine that the Royal family were 'supporters of the Armed Forces. They've been supporters of Invictus since inception in 2014'. She added: 'We're two years away, and it's too soon to confirm who's going to be there. But obviously, 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.' Ms Helliwell said she would also be delighted if the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were to attend, as expected. 'We will be delighted if they come over for the year out and for the Games,' she added. 'We are so far out it's impossible for one individual to confirm their plans, but we would be delighted if the Duke were able to come.' She added: ' I've seen the impact. His passion is unsurpassed. He really brings a magical sparkle dust to his interactions, and there is a really special relationship with him and the community. So, we will be super excited to host him in Birmingham as well. 'He founded it and put on the first Games in 2014. That was his vision, that's been realised, and it's just grown and grown and grown. 'So to have it back in the UK for this eighth iteration, I think, is really special. I think it's going to be a really special moment for the whole country. But particularly, I think a real sense of pride for him in seeing just how far that movement has come.' Buckingham Palace has declined to discuss the possibility of royal attendance at the July 2027 Games, insisting that diaries are not planned that far in advance. However, The Telegraph understands that such a potential reconciliation has been discussed at the most senior level, with palace aides aware that the event could prove a timely opportunity to mend bridges. It is not yet known whether the Duchess of Sussex or their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, who by then would be eight and six, would join the Duke in the UK. During his recent legal battle with the Government over security, he said he did not feel able to bring his children back to this country and could not put his wife 'in danger like that'. But with the UK hosting the event, it is thought there may be a way to ensure any Sussexes who attend are incorporated under the wider police protection umbrella.
