Prince Harry (41) apparently wants his father by his side at the Invictus Games next summer. The Duke of Sussex has seemingly extended an invitation to King Charles III (77) to attend the multisport event in Birmingham, as reported by the "Daily Mail".
Specifically, organizers are expected to invite the King to either the opening or closing ceremony, as well as to individual competitions where he could meet the athletes in person.
Harry founded the Invictus Games for wounded, injured, and sick servicemen and women as well as veterans, and remains its patron to this day. He has never hidden the fact that the project is close to his heart.
This was preceded by a meeting that made headlines in the United Kingdom: Harry saw his father last month at his Highgrove estate in Gloucestershire, together with wife Meghan and their two children Archie and Lilibet. Queen Camilla was also present. It was the first publicly known personal encounter between Charles and his grandchildren in four years.
More Time for Archie and Lilibet?
Since Harry and Meghan's withdrawal from their royal duties in 2020 and their move to the USA, Charles has reportedly barely seen his grandchildren. The 41-year-old allegedly wants to change exactly that.
He is pushing for further meetings with his father so that Charles can spend more time with Archie and Lilibet, reports the "Mirror". The King is also said to be looking forward expectantly to seeing the children again.
A source describes how much the event in the West Midlands means to Harry: "Next year is a big deal for Harry. He is determined that the Games in Birmingham will be the best ever. It would mean the world to him to have his father there."
Should Charles actually sit in the stands in Birmingham in 2027, it would be a significant step toward reconciliation after years of estrangement. Whether the King could attend has not yet been confirmed by the Palace.
