London – Prince Harry has returned to the United Kingdom for a significant event related to the Invictus Games, an international sporting competition for wounded veterans that he founded. However, the Duke of Sussex will not be meeting his father, King Charles III, during this visit.
Arriving on Tuesday, Prince Harry is in the UK for the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games. Despite his presence in the country, he will not be able to connect with his father due to the King’s full schedule of commitments and priorities, as stated by a spokesperson for the Duke.
While the Duke of Sussex is understanding of his father’s busy agenda, he hopes to reunite with him soon. It is noted that Buckingham Palace has refrained from commenting on Prince Harry’s visit, indicating the complex nature of his relationship with the royal family since stepping back from official duties in 2020.
During this trip, Prince Harry is not expected to see his brother, Prince William, either. The visit also marks the absence of the Duchess of Sussex, as Prince Harry’s son, Prince Archie, recently celebrated his fifth birthday.
This reunion comes on the heels of King Charles III’s return to public duties after receiving encouraging reports on his undisclosed cancer treatment. Amidst familial challenges, Prince Harry will attend a service at London’s St. Paul’s Cathedral in celebration of the Invictus Games’ 10th anniversary.
Following the London event, Prince Harry and Meghan are set to travel to Nigeria at the invitation of the Nigerian Defence Headquarters, showcasing the global impact of the Invictus Games. Looking ahead, the next Invictus Games are scheduled for Vancouver and Whistler in Canada in 2025, with plans already in motion for the 2027 event in either Birmingham, UK, or Washington, DC, US.