Amidst speculation and anticipation, it has been confirmed that the Duchess of Sussex will not be accompanying the Duke of Sussex on his upcoming visit to the United Kingdom.

The Invictus Games representative has officially verified that the Duke will be present at the service of Thanksgiving at St. Paul’s Cathedral on Wednesday, May 8.

This significant event marks the 10th anniversary of the Games for Wounded Servicemen and Women.

Actor Damien Lewis is set to deliver the powerful Invictus poem during the service at St. Paul’s Cathedral, where the Invictus Games Foundation will be commemorating a decade of positively impacting people’s lives.

The organization shared a statement on its social media platforms, announcing the service scheduled for May 8. Notable figures such as the Duke of Sussex, actor Damien Lewis, and members of the global Invictus community are expected to attend.

Interestingly, the announcement did not mention the attendance of the Duchess of Sussex at the commemorative event.

The timing of the service is noteworthy as it falls just two days after the fifth birthday of the Duchess and Duke’s son, Archie.

The Invictus Games hold special significance for the Duke of Sussex, who, alongside the Ministry of Defence, co-founded the Games with the inaugural event taking place in London from September 10 to 14, 2014.

Exciting news awaits for the upcoming 2025 Games, which will be hosted in Vancouver and Whistler, Canada.

Winter adaptive sports like alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, skeleton, and wheelchair curling will be introduced for the first time, expanding the inclusivity and reach of the Invictus Games.

In a significant shift, early last year, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced their decision to step back as senior working royals and subsequently relocated to the United States.

Currently residing in Montecito, California, the couple, accompanied by their two children, Princess Lilibet and Prince Archie, have been actively involved in various charitable endeavors.

Amid recent speculations surrounding security concerns and legal disputes with the UK Home Office, there were rumors suggesting that the Duke might opt for a virtual presence or a pre-recorded statement for the Thanksgiving service.