Prince William and Zara Tindall reportedly declined Harry's invitation to the Invictus Games anniversary celebration, potentially making Prince Harry's upcoming solo trip to the UK even more isolating.
According to reports, none of the royal family members responded to Harry's invitation to the event, which he extended as an olive branch to mend strained relationships within his immediate family. As he prepares to fly in from across the pond for the ceremony at St. Paul's Cathedral in London on May 8th, multiple sources suggest that Harry invited his family members, including Prince William, to commemorate a decade of his charity dedicated to honoring wounded veterans and their families.
Despite Harry's efforts, it's anticipated that no senior members of the royal family will attend the event at St. Paul's Cathedral. A well-connected London socialite, who is familiar with the brothers, confirmed Harry's invitation to William and others but noted the absence of senior royals. This situation leaves Harry facing the possibility of attending the anniversary event without familial support, prompting speculation about the state of his relationships within the royal fold.
Meanwhile, King Charles's schedule is filled with royal engagements, including weekly audiences with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and attendance at the first Palace Garden Party of the season. Though plans are in place for the king to participate in key events such as Trooping the Colour, D-Day commemorations, garden parties, and Royal Ascot, the palace emphasizes that nothing is confirmed or guaranteed at this stage.
Thursday won't see a meeting between Harry and his older brother, Prince William, as the latter is expected to be away from London, fulfilling engagements in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Their strained relationship has been a topic of public interest, with Harry remaining largely silent on the matter while William has refrained from commenting publicly on the royal rift. Amidst the tumultuous events within the royal family this year, many believe it's an opportune moment for the brothers to reconcile, though uncertainties persist about whether they will seize the chance to come together.
Speculation about potential interactions between Harry and other family members, such as Princess Katherine, arises given their previous closeness before the recent royal drama unfolded. However, uncertainties loom regarding whether Harry's cousins, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, will attend the celebrations. Notably, reports suggest that Zara Tindall declined to attend. Harry, now without a UK home after relinquishing Frogmore Cottage on the Windsor estate, will be staying in a London hotel during his visit, separated from Meghan and their two children.
