Over the years, Prince Harry has demonstrated his dedication to the Invictus Games Foundation, and now it is entering a new era. The Duke of Sussex, who founded the games in 2014, recently announced that the next games in 2027 will be held in Birmingham. This event will see Harry return to the UK for a longer period than his usual brief visits.
However, this poses a dilemma for Meghan Markle, who has not set foot in the UK since the funeral of the late Queen Elizabeth in September 2022. Additionally, Harry remains estranged from his brother, Prince William, and his wife, Kate Middleton. Their growing rift, especially after the release of Harry’s 2023 memoir, Spare, has further strained their relationship.
Meghan was invited to attend King Charles’ coronation in 2023, but Prince Harry attended the event alone. Moreover, none of the royal family members attended the Invictus Games 10-year anniversary, which was held just a short distance from Buckingham Palace.
According to GB News’ Svar Nanan-Sen, this could be an opportunity to end the royal rift, which would come as a surprise. “The Duchess of Sussex’s support for Harry may end up outweighing her dislike for the royals,” Nanan-Sen suggested.
However, the possibility remains that the ties will stay frosty as Meghan continues her absence from the UK. Royal Reporter Richard Palmer tweeted, “The Invictus Games, perhaps Prince Harry’s greatest achievement, is returning to the UK. Will Meghan accompany Harry here in 2027? Will the King and other members of the Royal Family attend the games? Prepare for years of speculative stories.”
The 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham will not only be a significant event for Prince Harry but also a potential turning point for his relationship with the royal family. Whether Meghan will join him and if the royal family will attend remains to be seen, but the event promises to be a focal point for both the Invictus Games and royal watchers alike.