The Duke of Sussex has extended invitations to his family members for the upcoming celebration marking the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games in the United Kingdom.
However, uncertainty looms over whether any members of the Royal Family will grace the event.
Notably, the Duchess and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, will not be accompanying the Duke to the service at London’s St Paul’s Cathedral.
Despite the Duke’s planned meeting with his father, the King, during his visit to England, sources suggest that no senior Royal Family members are expected to attend the event on Wednesday.
Reportedly, a Royal Insider disclosed that the Duke has reached out to family members, including the Prince of Wales, but has yet to receive any responses.
This comes in the wake of the Duke extending an olive branch amidst ongoing challenges within the institution.
Criticism has emerged from a former courtier who accused the Royal Family of self-sabotage by opting to boycott the Invictus Games.
An anonymous source revealed to the Daily Beast that while the King intends to maintain a supportive and amicable relationship with his son personally, he will refrain from utilizing the institution to endorse Invictus within the palace’s confines.
The decision not to leverage royal backing for the Invictus Games may seem reasonable internally; however, it raises questions among the public regarding the Royal Family’s alignment with charitable causes.
The absence of support for Invictus, an organization that aligns with the Royal Family’s ethos, is seen by many as a missed opportunity to engage with the wider community.
To mend strained relationships and bridge the gap with the public, it is imperative for the Duke and the Royal Family to prioritize initiatives like Invictus.
Established in 2014, the Invictus Games honor serving and veteran service members who have endured wounds, illnesses, or injuries.
A military source associated with the event commended the Duke for his contributions to the veterans’ community.
However, concerns have been raised about the lack of what they termed as “proper royal endorsement” for the Invictus Games, especially since Queen Elizabeth II’s involvement in promoting the event alongside Barack and Michelle Obama.
During his upcoming visit to England, the Duke is set to reunite with his father, the monarch, seizing the opportunity to reconnect.
Maintaining regular communication with his father, the Duke has expressed eagerness to spend time with him whenever feasible.
His genuine concern for the King’s well-being underscores the importance of familial ties.
As the dynamics within the Royal Family continue to evolve, the significance of engagements like the Invictus Games in fostering unity and public support cannot be overlooked.
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