Prince Harry will ask King Charles to open the Invictus Games next year as he attempts to patch up their broken relationship. The Duke of Sussex has seen relations with his family deteriorate since he stepped down as a working royal but has spoken publicly about his desire to reunite with his father.
It has now been reported that the 41-year-old could be set to welcome his father on stage with him at the 2027 Invictus Games, which will be held in Birmingham next July. Sources have suggested that both Harry and the King are keen to bring their feud to an end.
A source has said: “Prince Harry desperately wants Charles at Invictus – and he wants him to open the games alongside him.
“Harry wants it to happen both for the games, and for their relationship. It’s his dream to have his father by his side.”
Further explaining to The Sun, they added: “It is appropriate because Invictus is returning to the UK for the first time since 2014, and given Charles is Head of the Armed Forces.
“Invictus always invites Heads of State but Harry wants to go further with Charles involved in the opening ceremony. The games represent a cause close to both’s hearts.”
They also described the chance for them to both appear at the Invictus Games as the “perfect opportunity for them to work alongside each other”.
Speaking of what it could look for royal fans, they added: “The sight of them on stage when it opens would be heart-warming and in the spirit of the occasion”.
Founded by Harry in 2014, The Invictus Games was inspired by The Warrior Games in the US.
It remains unknown if Meghan Markle and their children – six-year-old Prince Archie and four-year-old Princess Lilibet – would join Harry at the Games next year.
