Royal Family’s Stance on Prince Harry’s Invictus Games Anniversary Celebration Revealed

Prince Harry has apparently worked out his security detail for the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games in the U.K. because he is confirmed for the May 8 celebration. While that should be a momentous occasion for everyone in the royal family since the Duke of Sussex launched the philanthropic initiative while he was in his senior role, the palace is making it very clear where they stand with Harry on this special day.As of right now, no one from the royal family is expected to join him as he gives a reading at St. Paul’s Cathedral next week. He is likely going to attend the event solo and then jet off to Nigeria with wife Meghan Markle to enjoy “traditional cultural activities” in the country. The duo was invited by Nigeria’s chief of defense staff after interacting at the Invictus Games in Germany last year. The country might also be courting Harry and Meghan to host the sporting event there in the future.The celebratory service in the U.K. will only highlight the royal family feud even further. King Charles III is back to his engagement schedule, but he still isn’t expected to attend despite a slight warming between father and son over recent months. Queen Camilla and Prince William aren’t BFFs with Harry right now, but it would have been nice if Princess Anne or Prince Edward showed some family support for the Invictus Games, which have been a notable success for the Duke of Sussex.The Invictus Games are going to be hard for the palace to ignore, though. The British government is wooing Harry hard for the 2027 games in Birmingham — they are throwing money at backing the bid to the tune of $32 million. The lack of royal family presence at the event speaks volumes about the current relationship dynamics within the British royal family.