Uganda Rejoins Prince Harry’s Invictus Games After King Charles Intervention
Uganda Rejoins Prince Harry’s Invictus Games After King Charles Intervention
Uganda has reversed its decision to withdraw from Prince Harry’s Invictus Games after receiving clarification from Buckingham Palace that King Charles III has no objection to the country participating in the event.
The initial withdrawal was announced by Uganda’s military chief, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. He had cited respect for King Charles and said Uganda would not participate in anything without the monarch’s approval.
Kainerugaba subsequently reversed the decision following a telephone conversation with Sir Clive Alderton, King Charles’ principal private secretary. Alderton reportedly clarified that the King supported Uganda’s participation and encouraged the country to resume preparations for the Games.
In a statement, Uganda’s military said Kainerugaba appreciated the clarification provided by Buckingham Palace and promised that the Uganda People’s Defence Force would resume preparations for participation in the upcoming Games.
The controversy followed a Buckingham Palace letter reiterating that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are no longer working members of the Royal Family and undertake their charitable activities in a private capacity. Uganda had initially interpreted the development as raising questions about the King’s position on the Invictus Games.
Uganda is now set to participate in the Invictus Games Birmingham 2027, scheduled for July 10–17, 2027. The country joined the Invictus community earlier this year and was announced as the 26th nation to participate in the Games, which support wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans.
