London, United Kingdom – Prince Harry is set to return to the United Kingdom in May for a special celebration marking the tenth anniversary of the Invictus Games, an event he founded a decade ago. The Duke of Sussex will participate in a ceremony at London’s St. Paul’s Cathedral on May 8, commemorating the milestone of the Invictus Games and its charitable foundation.
This upcoming visit to the UK will be Prince Harry’s first since his brief trip in February following the announcement of his father King Charles’ cancer diagnosis. During that visit, the prince expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to spend time with his family during a challenging period. It remains uncertain if Prince Harry will have the chance to meet with his relatives during his upcoming trip next month.
Since relocating to the United States with his wife, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in 2020, Prince Harry has made occasional visits back to the UK for significant family events. Notably, he attended the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022 and his father’s coronation last year. The couple’s future plans to attend the Invictus celebration together remain uncertain, with considerations for their son Archie’s upcoming fifth birthday in early May.
Meanwhile, Buckingham Palace has announced King Charles’ anticipated return to public-facing duties as he continues his medical treatment and recovery. The palace noted that decisions regarding the King’s event schedule will be made in consultation with his medical team closer to the time, emphasizing a careful management of his diary for the months ahead.
The Invictus Games, established by Prince Harry after his deployment in Afghanistan, aim to support the recovery of wounded, injured, and sick service personnel and veterans. The next edition of the games is scheduled to take place in Vancouver and Whistler, Canada, in February 2025, featuring over 500 competitors from more than 20 nations in adaptive sports such as indoor rowing, sitting volleyball, and wheelchair rugby.
In addition to his UK visit for the Invictus anniversary, Prince Harry and Meghan are also planning a trip to Nigeria in May. The Nigerian Defense Headquarters expressed excitement at hosting the royal couple, who will engage with service members and participate in cultural activities during their stay. Discussions on the potential for Nigeria to host the Invictus Games in the future are also expected to take place during their visit.