London, England – Prince Harry is set to return to the UK for a special ceremony commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, a sporting event he founded in 2014. The Duke of Sussex will attend a thanksgiving service at St Paul’s Cathedral in London on May 8, where he will participate in the event alongside military personnel wounded in action.
During the service, Prince Harry will deliver a reading, while actor Damian Lewis is scheduled to recite a poem. This marks the prince’s first significant appearance in the UK after relocating to the US with his wife, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in 2020.
The Invictus Games spokesperson described the upcoming ceremony as a celebration of “a decade of changing lives and saving lives through sport.” It remains unclear whether Meghan will accompany Prince Harry to the event, but reports suggest that the couple will visit Nigeria together for the first time following the ceremony.
In a recent interview with ABC News, Prince Harry expressed his gratitude for the time spent with his father, King Charles, following the monarch’s cancer diagnosis. He hinted at more frequent visits to the UK in the future, emphasizing the importance of family connections despite the physical distance.
As the royal family faces health challenges, with Princess Catherine undergoing cancer treatment, the King of England will embark on public duties, including hosting the Emperor and Empress of Japan during a state visit. Both the King and Princess expressed optimism about their recovery and encouraged others facing similar health struggles to remain hopeful and resilient.
The support and courage shown by the royal family in times of adversity reflect a message of resilience and unity. Prince Harry’s return to the UK for the Invictus Games anniversary serves as a poignant reminder of the power of sports in healing and bringing communities together.