Prince Harry reportedly has invited King Charles to the Invictus Games for two different reasons. Harry visited the UK in July this year to promote the Invictus Games. During the trip, he, along with his wife Meghan Markle and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, also met his father. After the meeting, reports emerged that both the monarch and Harry want to repair their relationship.
Amid this, a new report suggests that Harry intends to invite his father to the Invictus Games. One reason for that is reportedly to have the King’s support. The other reason is reportedly linked to Harry’s case regarding security arrangements during his visits to the UK.
Prince Harry has different reasons to invite King Charles to Invictus Games, claims source
Prince Harry reportedly has two different reasons for inviting King Charles to the Invictus Games. The international multi-sport event will be held from July 10 to July 17, 2027, in Birmingham, UK. A report by the Mirror suggests that the organizers of the sporting event want the monarch to be present at either the opening or closing ceremony.
If Charles accepts Harry’s invitation to the event, it would mark a crucial step towards repairing their broken relationship. The last time the King and Harry were seen together in public was during Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in September 2022.
Sources say that Harry wants his father to spend time with his grandchildren. An insider shared, “Harry’s intention is twofold. He would love the King’s support at the Games, while having his father by his side would also add considerable weight to his argument for security for his family to accompany him on the trip.”
The last time, Buckingham Palace reportedly denied Harry accommodation. They claimed that he did not respond to the invitation in time, leaving no time for arrangements. This led him to find alternative accommodation. Plus, his campaign seeking taxpayer-funded security to ensure his family is protected during future visits to the UK is still ongoing.
Hence, the invitation could reportedly be driven by two reasons. First, Harry wants his father by his side at the Games. Second, he wants to strengthen his case regarding security arrangements for future visits to the UK, claims the source.
Originally reported by Chhavi Puri on Reality Tea.
