Duke of Sussex Reflects on Event’s Legacy Ahead of 2027 Homecoming
Prince Harry has shared his enthusiasm about returning to the UK as the Invictus Games prepares to return to its origins.
Speaking to People magazine at the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 on February 9, the Duke of Sussex reflected on the competition’s journey and the significance of its return to Britain.
“I know the UK is looking forward to having the Games back, to where it started, in just over a couple of years,” he said. “The fact that there will be a full cycle back to the UK is a place that I never thought we would be.”
Harry launched the Invictus Games in London in 2014 to support wounded, injured, and sick service members through adaptive sports. A decade later, the competition remains more relevant than ever.
“It’s amazing how after 10 years we’re still doing this, that we still need to do this,” he told People. “We will continue the Games for as long as it's needed, and the need is increasing rather than reducing.”
The 2025 Games brought together over 500 athletes from 23 nations, competing across court, ice, and slope events. Fully immersed in the experience, Harry engaged with competitors, while receiving support from Meghan Markle.
With Vancouver marking a key milestone, Harry looks ahead to Birmingham 2027, which will be the first time the event is hosted in the UK since its inception—making it a deeply personal and symbolic moment for the Duke of Sussex.
