Prince Harry and King Charles III make global headlines with almost every action and moment, which hardly comes as a surprise given their status as members of the royal family. However, a new report has emerged claiming that Prince Harry’s Invictus Games have suffered a major blow following a move by the Ugandan government.
Uganda withdraws from Prince Harry’s Invictus Games after King Charles clarifies his royal status
Clarifying the status of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex after the monarchs issued new guidance, a representative of the Ugandan government said the next day that they were pulling out of Prince Harry’s Invictus Games. The reason was their loyalty to King Charles III.
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is the son of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and the head of the country’s armed forces, made it clear on Tuesday, September 8, in an X post that Uganda is pulling out of the Invictus Games.
Kainerugaba wrote, “In order not to be construed as being opposed to His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom, whom we deeply revere, Uganda hereby withdraws from the Invictus Games.”
“We shall not participate in anything that does not have His Majesty’s approval.” He added
The announcement came from Uganda just one day after King Charles issued a letter clarifying Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s status following their return to the UK. The letter reiterated that the couple should not use their HRH styles. It also clarified that people should direct any questions about the courtesies that official and government organizations extended to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to Buckingham Palace.
Uganda only recently joined the Invictus community, becoming its 26th new member in July 2026. As a result, the move aimed to expand recovery opportunities through sports for wounded and injured military personnel in the country.
The Invictus Games received support from prominent Ugandan figures, including Major General Henry Masiko and Major General Richard Karemire, Joint Staff for Formal Education, Sports and Culture. Furthermore, the initiative provided the country with equipment through donations.
