Overview
- Uganda reversed its decision to withdraw and will resume preparations after Colonel Chris Magezi confirmed a phone call with Sir Clive Alderton encouraged General Muhoozi Kainerugaba to proceed.
- Sir Clive told the Ugandan chief that the King had “no problem” with Uganda’s participation, and the military spokesman said General Muhoozi appreciated the clarity provided by Buckingham Palace.
- The U-turn followed a Lord Chamberlain letter that restated the Duke and Duchess of Sussex as private citizens, a move that reportedly surprised Team Sussex and triggered the original withdrawal.
- General Muhoozi publicly framed his initial pullout as a bid to quash internal support for what he called “that Harry-Meghan nonsense,” reflecting his political weight in Uganda’s military and broader loyalty dynamics.
- Organisers say the reversal protects competitors and logistics for the Invictus Games, but questions remain about who first sought clarification and whether royal guidance will prevent similar disputes in future.