In what could be a major step toward healing long-standing family rifts, Prince Harry is reportedly planning to invite the Royal Family to the 2027 Invictus Games.
This gesture, shared with the Mail on Sunday, marks perhaps the strongest signal yet that Harry wants to bridge the gap with King Charles and other senior royals.
A Thoughtful Timing for a Delicate Invitation
Sources say Harry intends to send out an initial email invitation later this month, followed by formal invites.
The timing isn’t random — King Charles is known to plan his schedule years in advance, so this early heads-up maximizes the chance that key family members can attend.
If accepted, this could even lead to Harry sharing a public moment with the Royal Family for the first time since the Queen’s funeral last year, a prospect that has caught the attention of royal watchers and commentators alike.
Mixed Reactions from Royal Experts
Royal commentator Ingrid Seward weighed in, suggesting the King might attend to show his support for the Armed Forces and to recognize what she calls “the most significant success in [Harry’s] life.”
However, she also noted that the King remains cautious, mainly due to past concerns about private conversations being shared publicly.
Katie Nicholl, another royal expert, sees the King as eager to rebuild relationships, praising his “incredible capacity for forgiveness” and openness to reconciliation.
She thinks it’s quite possible he might attend the Games.
Scheduling Conflicts and Family Dynamics
Inviting the Royals isn’t without complications.
The Invictus Games are scheduled to run from July 12 to July 17, 2027, in Birmingham, with the closing day coinciding with Queen Camilla’s 80th birthday—a date likely already marked by planned celebrations.
It’s also unclear if Harry will bring Meghan and their children, Archie and Lilibet, given his previous insistence that full police protection would be necessary for their UK visits.
An Olive Branch Extended
A source close to the situation told The Mail on Sunday that Harry “has agreed that Invictus should extend an invitation to his family,” hoping that the Royals will attend to support wounded veterans.
The source also described the invitation as a genuine olive branch from Harry, which could potentially be met with goodwill.
Harry’s Desire for Family Reconciliation
In a recent BBC interview, Harry made it clear that he’s open to reconnecting with his father and brother, despite the painful fallout from his memoir Spare.
He expressed a hopeful, heartfelt sentiment: “There’s no point in continuing to fight any more.
Life is precious,” he said, adding, “Forgiveness is 100 per cent a possibility because I would like to get my father and brother back.”
The Invitation’s Significance and Next Steps
The Invictus Games invitation is reportedly the first public attempt by Harry to bring his family together again.
The wording and recipients of the invite have been approved by Harry himself, with the messages to be sent directly to palace private secretaries.
While no formal invitations have been issued yet—preparations are still in early stages—the Games are expected to bring significant benefits to Birmingham, both economically and socially.