Monarch Frustrated as 2027 Invictus Games Clash with Queen Camilla’s 80th Birthday Celebrations
King Charles has reportedly been left frustrated after Harry’s latest announcement disrupted plans for a major royal event.
Despite receiving widespread praise for the successful conclusion of the Invictus Games in Canada—where Harry was honoured with a standing ovation by a 12,000-strong crowd and praised by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau—the Duke of Sussex’s next move has caused tension.
Harry confirmed that the Invictus Games will return to the UK in July 2027, but the timing has reportedly angered the King. According to Daily Mail columnist Ephraim Hardcastle, the planned dates coincide with Charles’s grand celebrations for Queen Camilla’s 80th birthday. The monarch is said to be planning a lavish event, including a thanksgiving service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor.
Sources claim Charles views the Invictus Games at that time as an “unwelcome distraction,” especially given Harry’s strained relationship with his stepmother.
While Harry has not visited his father since a brief meeting last year, it remains uncertain whether the two-year gap before the 2027 events will see any improvement in their relationship.
