Prince Harry is reportedly planning a significant gesture toward mending his strained relationship with the Royal Family. The Duke of Sussex, who has been largely estranged from his father, King Charles III, is said to be considering inviting him to the Invictus Games in 2027—a move seen by many as an olive branch.
Although Harry has previously acknowledged the breakdown in communication between him and his father, he has also expressed a desire for reconciliation. According to royal expert Ingrid Seward, the King may be open to attending the event. “The King might attend to show support for the Armed Forces and congratulate Harry on the most significant success in his life,” Seward said. However, she noted that the monarch remains cautious due to past breaches of trust, particularly regarding Harry’s public disclosures of private family conversations.
Royal commentator Katie Nicholl echoed similar sentiments in an interview with the *Mail on Sunday*. She stated, “The King absolutely wants a relationship with his youngest son and with his grandchildren. He has an incredible capacity for forgiveness and wants to be magnanimous. So, there’s definitely a possibility he could consider attending the Invictus Games.”
A potential complication could arise due to a scheduling conflict. The Invictus Games, set to take place at Birmingham’s NEC from July 10 to 17, 2027, will conclude on July 17—the same day Queen Camilla is set to celebrate her 80th birthday.
There is also uncertainty surrounding whether Prince Harry will bring Meghan Markle and their children, Archie and Lilibet—who will be 8 and 6 years old respectively at the time—to the UK for the games. Harry has previously stated that he would only do so if full police protection were guaranteed for his family.
Birmingham was officially announced as the host city for the 2027 Invictus Games in July 2024. Earlier this month, the event’s official social media confirmed the schedule, with the opening ceremony on July 10 and the closing ceremony on July 17.
The potential royal reunion at the Invictus Games could mark a pivotal moment in rebuilding the fractured ties between Prince Harry and the Royal Family.
