Prince Harry Marks Invictus Decade Amid Royal Absences, Eyes Future with Family and Games
May 9, 2024
Prince Harry marked the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games in London, an event he created for injured military personnel and veterans.
The Duke was accompanied by Princess Diana's siblings at a Service of Thanksgiving, while King Charles III and Prince William were absent.
King Charles III was engaged in royal duties at Buckingham Palace's first garden party of the year, preventing a meeting with Prince Harry.
Despite family tensions, Prince Harry expressed a wish to maintain a relationship with his family.
Harry, along with Meghan, plans to continue his work with the Invictus Games and has a forthcoming trip to Nigeria.
A spokesperson for Prince Harry stated that a meeting with King Charles III during the UK visit was not feasible due to the King's commitments.
The last encounter between Prince Harry and King Charles III occurred after the latter's cancer diagnosis in February.
The next Invictus Games are set to take place in Vancouver, Canada in February of the following year.
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