Speaking exclusively to The Express, Mr Fitzwilliams said: “This invitation to King Charles to open the Invictus Games in Birmingham is Harry’s trump card. Invictus is his top achievement and it is a charity so well regarded that it celebrated its first decade with a Service at St Paul’s.
“However, this invitation places the King in an extremely difficult position. He is Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and Invictus is a major military charity.
“The Windsors have a deep sense of duty and for that reason one would expect him to accept, whatever feelings he might have about the difficulties the Sussexes behaviour have caused the Royal Family.
“Queen Camilla turns 80 the following week on the day of the closing ceremony, which may cause scheduling difficulties.”
He continued: “On the other hand, the future of the monarchy lies with the Waleses and their family. The brothers (Harry and William) have reportedly not spoken in over three years.
“It is unlikely the King, who is undoubtedly keen on some sort of reconciliation with Harry and to see his grandchildren, whom he last saw during the celebrations of Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, (which was the last time they were in the UK), would act in a way William strongly opposed.”
It is not known if Harry has yet sent the invitation to his father, who he last saw in September, or whether or not the King will accept.
However, it is believed that Harry has already extended invites to members of the Royal Family for them to attend the 2027 Invictus event.
It is not known who of the royals have been invited or whether or not they will attend.
