Overview
- Uganda's military chief General Muhoozi Kainerugaba announced a withdrawal last week saying the country would not take part in the Invictus Games without the King's approval.
- Sir Clive Alderton, the King and Queen's principal private secretary, phoned General Kainerugaba and conveyed that King Charles had 'no problem' with Uganda’s participation, encouraging preparations to resume.
- The Uganda People's Defence Force then confirmed a reversal and said it will resume preparations to send competitors to the Invictus Games in Birmingham in 2027.
- The Invictus Games Foundation welcomed Uganda's recommitment and said the nation’s return preserves recovery and competitive opportunities for wounded, injured, and sick service personnel.
- The episode highlights how a palace letter describing Prince Harry and Meghan as private citizens can prompt diplomatic and operational ripple effects and leaves open wider questions about how royal communications are managed.