Prince Harry is reportedly planning to invite King Charles to the 2026 Invictus Games. A royal expert recently revealed that the Duke of Sussex would allegedly send the invitation as his way of offering an olive branch to his father and the royal family. However, his move could reportedly put the monarch in a tough spot.
For those unfamiliar, rumors of a father-son reconciliation have been circulating since last year. The speculation escalated after the duo met in September 2025 during Harry’s UK visit.
Prince Harry’s ‘trump card’ puts King Charles in tough spot with Prince William — expert
Prince Harry and King Charles might reunite at The Invictus Games 2027 in Birmingham, U.K. Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams told The Express that the duke’s invite would reportedly be his “trump card,” but might put his father in a tough spot. The ceremony is said to be a “well-regarded charity” event, and rejecting an invitation to its opening might not look good.
“However, this invitation places the King in an extremely difficult position. He is Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, and Invictus is a major military charity,” Fitzwilliams explained. He elaborated that the “Windsors have a deep sense of duty.” Due to this, people would expect King Charles to accept the invitation, no matter who sent it.
Furthermore, the expert listed more reasons why Harry’s invitation would make things complicated for his father. Reportedly, the dates might create scheduling issues as the closing ceremony would be just a week before Queen Camilla’s 80th birthday. Moreover, Fitzwilliams claimed that King Charles will not decide without consulting Prince William.
“On the other hand, the future of the monarchy lies with the Waleses and their family. The brothers have reportedly not spoken in over three years,” he said. Although the 77-year-old would seemingly like to reconcile to see Harry’s kids, it would be “unlikely” for the king to do something that “William strongly opposed.”
Originally reported by Suushmmita Sen on RealityTea.
