Uganda to Participate in Harry’s Invictus Games After Buckingham Palace Reassurance
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Uganda will now take part in Harry’s Invictus Games after King’s reassurance
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Image caption: Prince Harry announced in July that Uganda was joining the Invictus Games
By Sean Coughlan, Royal correspondent
Published 29 minutes ago
Uganda’s military leaders have confirmed they will participate in Prince Harry’s Invictus Games for wounded veterans, reversing their decision to pull out last week.
They attribute this change of heart to a phone call from Sir Clive Alderton, King Charles III’s principal private secretary, who assured them the King had "no problem" with Uganda’s involvement in the games.
This development is seen as an olive branch to Prince Harry, easing tensions arising from a letter clarifying that he and Meghan are no longer working royals.
Uganda’s military chief, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, initially announced Uganda’s withdrawal on X, stating:
"We shall not participate in anything that does not have His Majesty’s approval."
However, following the conversation with Sir Clive, General Kainerugaba has changed course, with a spokesman for the Ugandan military confirming that Sir Clive had encouraged him to proceed with preparations.
It remains unclear who initiated this change—the Palace or Uganda—but the result is clear: Uganda will now take part in the games held next year in Birmingham.
This resolution ends a dispute linked to the letter about the Sussexes’ status, emphasizing that the Palace can address any questions and uncertainties.
