Prince Harry Joins 2027 Invictus Countdown in Birmingham as Meghan Skips UK Public Events
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Updated · BBC.com · Jul 10
Prince Harry Joins 2027 Invictus Countdown in Birmingham as Meghan Skips UK Public Events
3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Jul 10
Summary
Birmingham's NEC gave Prince Harry a warm reception as he played pickleball, joined wheelchair rugby and told Invictus competitors they showed what "courage really looks like."
Next year's Birmingham-hosted games were the focus of the event, with Harry calling the competition a story of "overcoming adversity" and a homecoming for veterans treated there after Afghanistan.
Meghan did not attend, despite earlier plans for London and Birmingham appearances, and is now not expected at any UK public events this week after a dispute over security arrangements.
Harry's team is trying to steer attention back to Invictus after his UK trip was disrupted by his court loss against Associated Newspapers and confusion over accommodation and family travel plans.