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King Charles has been advised to set aside his rift with Prince Harry and show support for the Invictus Games in Birmingham. This counsel comes from royal expert Afua Hagan, who emphasized the importance of the event’s cause over familial tensions.
Speaking to Newsweek, Hagan said, “Charles should 100 percent go because it’s not about Prince Harry and the falling out or anything else. It’s just about wounded veterans. When we’re discussing Invictus, it often gets lost, but it’s about those veterans. It’s about the power of sport.”
Hagan further highlighted the need for better treatment and recognition of wounded veterans. “When we look at how wounded veterans are regarded and treated, I honestly think we should do much, much better by them. I mean, some of them have literally given their health to their country. Some of them have given the best of themselves to their country. They must be much better regarded.”
According to the publication, Prince Harry’s recent announcement regarding the Invictus Games has placed King Charles in a challenging position. Earlier this week, Prince Harry announced that the Invictus Games Foundation is delighted to confirm Birmingham, UK, as the host city for the 2027 Invictus Games.
The Invictus Games Birmingham 2027 will be held in July, following the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025, which are set to take place next February. The announcement has created a potential dilemma for King Charles, as his support for the event could be seen as a gesture of reconciliation or as a political statement amidst their ongoing family tensions.
In May this year, King Charles notably did not attend the service of thanksgiving in honor of the Invictus Games held in central London. This absence has added to the speculation and pressure surrounding his potential involvement in future Invictus Games events.
The Invictus Games, founded by Prince Harry in 2014, celebrate the resilience and spirit of wounded veterans through competitive sports. The games have garnered global attention and support, highlighting the importance of physical and mental recovery for those who have served their countries.
Royal watchers and supporters of the Invictus Games now await King Charles’s decision, hoping he will heed Hagan’s advice and prioritize the event’s noble cause over personal conflicts. By doing so, he could not only honor the veterans but also potentially pave the way for healing within the royal family.
