Prince Harry will not meet the King during his visit to the United Kingdom, Sky News has learned.
The Duke of Sussex is in London for an event celebrating 10 years of the Invictus Games.
It is the first time that royalty has visited the country since its birth. hurried visit see the king in February, following the monarch’s cancer diagnosis.
Earlier, a Sky News camera captured Prince Harry arriving at the headquarters of the Honorable Artillery Company on the outskirts of the city of London for a day-long summit called the Invictus Games Foundation Conversation.
The conference recalls the decade-long history of the games that Harry founded in 2014 as a Paralympic-style sporting event for injured and ill military personnel and veterans.
The event will take place ahead of a ceremony at St Paul’s Cathedral on Wednesday to mark the 10th anniversary of the games.
The ceremony will be the first major event he has attended in Britain for some time.
Harry praises legacy that ‘transcends sports’
Speaking in a foreword at the summit which took place today before the St Paul’s service, Harry said: “It has been an honor to see the Invictus Games Foundation grow over the years; what began as a vision to pay tribute to the courage and resilience of people from service and wounded, wounded and sick veterans, has blossomed into an international organization built on hope, strength and unity.”
The Duke also wrote: “We look forward to celebrating the Invictus Spirit once again – exemplified in every competitor, team, friend and family member – their commitment, enthusiasm and belief have been the driving force behind our continued success.”
He added: “Together, we have created a legacy that transcends sports; a community that embraces compassion, respect and an unwavering belief in the power of the human spirit. As we celebrate this milestone, let us recommit ourselves to the mission of Invictus.”
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It is not known whether any other member of the Real family will be attending the ceremony at St Paul’s Cathedral on Wednesday.
British actor Damian Lewis will recite the poem Invictus during the service.
Representatives from all nations participating in the Invictus Games, including injured, injured and ill service personnel and the veteran community, will also be in attendance.
The Duke of Sussex himself served in the UK military for 10 years from 2005 and was deployed to Afghanistan on two occasions.
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Harry was inspired to found the Invictus Games after attending the Warrior Games in Colorado in 2013 and seeing how injured U.S. service members thrived on the challenge of participating in competitive sports that helped with their recovery.
It hosted the inaugural games at London’s Olympic Park in 2014, followed by Orlando in 2016, Toronto in 2017 and Sydney 2018.
Harry has been living with his wife Meghan in California since they stepped down from their roles as senior royals in March 2020.
The couple have two children together – Archie and Lilibet.
Harry’s latest visit to the United Kingdom comes after reports of disagreements between him and his brother William, the heir to the throne.
In a revealing book published in January last year, Harry made several explosive claims about the royals – detailing the fallout with his family, including William.
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