July 22nd 2024.
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, may potentially make a return to the United Kingdom in the year 2027. This news comes after he extended his congratulations to the city of Birmingham for securing the bid to host the Invictus Games. As the founder of this esteemed event for injured and sick military personnel and veterans, Harry expressed his delight in the city's strong ties to the armed forces, making it a formidable contender from the very beginning.
Back in 2014, Harry successfully organized the first Invictus Games in the UK and it seems likely that he will make an appearance at some point during the 2027 tournament at the NEC Arena in Birmingham. This raises questions about whether he will bump into his father, King Charles, and his brother, Prince William, at the Games. It is also unknown if his wife, Meghan Markle, will join him, as she was last spotted in the UK in 2022 at Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.
In a statement, Harry expressed his congratulations once again to Birmingham and its people. He acknowledged the unique spirit and vision that each city brings to the Games, as well as the unwavering respect and admiration for the veteran and service community. He also mentioned how the courage of these individuals ignites hope and unites people, something that the city of Birmingham understands well.
Helen Helliwell, the chief executive of Invictus Games Birmingham 2027, also shared her excitement for the event. She promised that it will be the most cohesive and sustainable Games in its history, with legacy programs that will benefit communities all over the country. However, it is no secret that Harry's relationship with his brother and father has been strained ever since he and Meghan stepped down as senior royals.
In 2014, both Charles and William supported Harry in launching the Invictus Games and stood by his side. But much has changed since then. Just recently, in May, Harry marked the tenth anniversary of the Games with a thanksgiving service at St. Paul's Cathedral in London. The ceremony was attended by his late mother's siblings and took place just a few miles away from Buckingham Palace, where King Charles was hosting a garden party.
Despite being in close proximity, Harry and his father did not meet during the brief time the Duke spent in the UK before returning to California. It was during the Games in Toronto in 2017 where Harry and Meghan were first seen together in public. Meghan was spotted in the stands of the Air Canada Centre, cheering and smiling as the event officially opened. However, she was not seated with Harry and was instead in a public section of the crowd.
[This article has been trending online recently and has been generated with AI. Your feed is customized.]
[Generative AI is experimental.]
