Overview
- Multiple outlets, citing unnamed sources, report that Harry hopes the King will deliver the opening address at Invictus Birmingham 2027 as a step toward reconciliation.
- Invictus Games organizers say royal invitations will be issued in due course and welcome their presence, but no attendees have been confirmed.
- People involved in preparations are reportedly planning for a potential role for the King at the opening ceremony, with the Games scheduled for July 10–17 in their first UK return since 2014.
- Outstanding security and legal issues continue to complicate family visits, with Harry’s appeal over UK police protection rejected in May 2025 and further reviews reported but not finalized.
- Recent father–son contact has been limited to brief meetings in February 2024 and September 2025, and reports suggest Harry’s expected UK trip for a privacy case this month is unlikely to include a meeting with the King.