Despite his uplifting presence at the recent Invictus Games Thanksgiving service in London, the Duke of Sussex has encountered a significant setback in the United States, as revealed by a prominent royal expert.

The Duke, displaying unwavering enthusiasm and positivity in the absence of his ailing father, the King, and other senior members of the royal family, has received disheartening news regarding his latest charitable initiative.

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of his renowned Invictus Games, the Duke had anticipated securing a trademark for his charity Centebale, established back in 2006, across various categories.

Amidst a warm reception at St. Paul’s Cathedral for an event commemorating this milestone, the Duke’s aspirations faced a stumbling block originating from the United States.

Reportedly, Centebale, known for its efforts in addressing wealth inequality and youth development in Botswana and Lesotho, has encountered trademark complications in the USA.

This unforeseen hurdle has temporarily halted the charity’s plans to extend its reach and impact within America, as disclosed by royal analyst Richard Eden from the Daily Mail.

According to Eden’s detailed analysis presented at IT Notes, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, while not identifying conflicting trademarks, rejected the application due to vague categorization.

The office emphasized the necessity for applicants to precisely outline the goods and services associated with their trademark usage or intended purposes, a requirement that Centebale’s submission purportedly failed to meet adequately.