King Charles has taken a big step to win over his son Prince Harry’s heart as he successfully convinced Uganda to return to Invictus Games, taking place in Birmingham.
The 77-year-old monarch’s smart move shuts down specuations and rumours about his alleged involvement in Uganda’s U-turn to pull of the Duke’s games.
The King’s decision also suggests as the royal family is fully supporting Harry’s right cause.
According to a new report, the development came after a phone call between Uganda’s General Kainerugaba and Sir Clive Alderton, the Right Honourable Principal Private Secretary to the King and Queen, during which the monarch’s position on the East African nation’s participation was made clear.
Sir Clive disclosed that the King had been touched by General Kainerugaba’s thoughtful deference in seeking the monarch’s view on the forthcoming games, which are organised by the Duke of Sussex.
As reported by GB News, Sir Alderton confirmed that Charles had no objection to Uganda taking part and urged the Chief of Defence Forces to press ahead with the UPDF’s preparations for the competition.
Last week, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s commander of the armed forces and son of President Yoweri Museveni, declared that his country was pulling out of Prince Harry’s Invictus Games in a show of allegiance to King Charles.
The military chief posted his decision on X, stating: “In order not to be construed as being opposed to His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom, whom we deeply revere, Uganda hereby withdraws from the Invictus Games.”
He added: “We shall not participate in anything that does not have His Majesty’s approval.”
Uganda’s withdrawal was a dramatic reversal as barely two months ago, the country was welcomed as the 26th member of the Invictus community and the first East African nation to join the event at a ceremony held at Chatham House on July 7.
2026-09-14 19:25:00
