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Updated · BBC.com · Jul 10
Prince Harry Marks 2027 Invictus Countdown in Birmingham as Meghan Skips UK Public Events
Updated
Updated · BBC.com · Jul 10

Prince Harry Marks 2027 Invictus Countdown in Birmingham as Meghan Skips UK Public Events

3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Jul 10

Summary

  • Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre hosted Prince Harry on Friday for the countdown to the 2027 Invictus Games, where he played doubles pickleball and watched wheelchair rugby and other showcase events.
  • Harry used the appearance to refocus attention on injured veterans, telling ITV the Games are about "overcoming adversity" and calling Birmingham a homecoming for many treated there after Afghanistan.
  • Meghan, originally scheduled for London and Birmingham appearances, was ruled out of all UK public events after a security dispute, though representatives have not commented on any private family meetings.
  • The Birmingham stop follows a chaotic UK visit marked by confusion over Buckingham Palace accommodation and Harry's loss on all claims in his case against Associated Newspapers.

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