Prince Harry is working on getting back into the British public’s “good” graces. How? By taking the Invictus Games to England in 2027. An expert says the Duke of Sussex, 39, has a shot at regaining some ground where his popularity is concerned.
Although it won’t be easy. Harry has to navigate an “obstacle course” but it’s “definitely possible.” Birmingham, England, is hosting the 2027 Invictus Games It’s back to England for the Invictus Games come 2027.
They were held in London, England, in 2014, and now they’re going to Birmingham, England. The Invictus Games Foundation announced Birmingham as the next host in a statement on its official website on July 22, 2024. “Your city’s strong ties to the armed forces community made it a formidable contender from the very start,” Harry said in the statement.
“We have no doubt the people of Birmingham will join in celebrating the unwavering respect and admiration we have for our veteran and service community, showing the world how their courage ignites hope and unites us all—something your city knows well.” Birmingham beat out Washington, D.C.
, to host, which would’ve seen Harry—and Meghan, who has joined Harry at every competition since 2017—head to the nation’s capital. But first, Whistler and Vancouver, Canada, will serve as the setting for the 2025 Invictus Games where, for the first time, winter sports will be featured. The Invictus Games are Harry’s ‘path’ to restoring his reputation.