Overview
- Multiple outlets citing insiders report Harry wants the King to make the opening address in Birmingham as a public reconciliation gesture.
- An Invictus Games spokesman says it is too early to confirm attendance and that invitations to royal family members will be sent in due course.
- A Home Office–overseen RAVEC review of Harry’s UK protection is underway, with outcomes widely reported as due soon and seen as key to future visits.
- Reports say Meghan Markle is preparing her first UK trip since 2022 for a one‑year Invictus countdown event in Birmingham on July 10, contingent on security approval.
- The Birmingham Invictus Games are scheduled for July 10–17, 2027 at the NEC, with some planning sources claiming the King could have a role in the opening ceremony.