Prince Harry is gearing up to celebrate the Invictus Games in his former homeland! The Duke of Sussex will jet off to London on May 8 for a cool tenth-anniversary shindig of his awesome paralympic-style games. The sport is for former and current armed forces people.
The Invictus Games kicked off a decade ago in London back in 2014. This time, the Duke of Sussex is marking the occasion with a fancy service at St. Paul’s Cathedral, right in the city’s heart. And guess what? The royal will even do a reading at the service.
Prince Harry: The Duke Will Visit His Former Homeland!
Not only Prince Harry but Homeland actor Damien Lewis will spit some bars from the Invictus poem. The royals even have a statue of the poet William Henley in the cathedral’s crypt. It will be acknowledged during the service. Moreover, the guest list will include representatives from all over the world who’ve been part of the Invictus Games.
These included members of the injured service personnel and veterans community. The community members, supporters, and beneficiaries will also do readings and take part in the service. Additionally, the whole ceremony will be led by The Very Reverend Andrew Tremlett, who is the Dean of St Paul’s. Since they kicked off in London, these games have been popping up everywhere like Orlando, Sydney, and Dusseldorf.
Next up, Prince Harry will hit the slopes in Whistler, Canada, for the first Winter Games next year. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex even popped up in February to celebrate the one-year countdown. Next up, they’re hitting the slopes in Whistler, Canada, for the first Winter Games next year — Harry and Meghan Markle even swung by there back in February to celebrate the one-year countdown.
Harry’s Legal Scuffle Over Security
The news on April 28 comes a few days after Prince Harry gave a big shout-out to an Invictus vet, Elizabeth Marks. The Duke presented her with the prestigious Military Times Soldier of the Year Award on April 24. The royal said, “To me, she (Elizabeth) epitomises the courage, resilience, and determination represented across our service community.
Furthermore, Prince Harry praised Elizabeth’s support of the Invictus Games. The recipient coached teams from Ukraine and Colombia “when they’ve needed it the most.” Earlier, Harry’s visit to the UK was doubtful following his lost battle with the Home Office regarding his security arrangements. Now, the royal can’t automatically access royal security services in the UK.
In addition, his team ensured top-notch protection from the Metropolitan Police when Prince Harry was at St. Paul’s. While in London. Despite his desire to spend more time in the UK with family, he’s hesitant without assured security. Anyway, the royal will pop back to the UK to celebrate his sporty brainchild. Will it bring any drama? Only time will tell. Until then, keep reading TV Season & Spoilers to catch the latest scoop on the royal family.