Uganda Withdraws From Prince Harry’s Invictus Games

Date: 9 September 2026

Tags: Uganda, Royal Family, Invictus Games, Military

Summary:

• Uganda has announced its withdrawal from the Invictus Games, two months after confirming it would participate.

• Military chief General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of Uganda’s president, announced the decision on social media.

• Kainerugaba said Uganda withdrew to avoid appearing opposed to King Charles III.

• He said Uganda would not participate in activities it believed lacked the King’s approval.

• Royal sources said King Charles supports projects helping wounded military personnel, including the aims of the Invictus Games.

• Uganda’s government confirmed Kainerugaba has authority to decide whether its armed forces participate.

• The Invictus Games said it had received no official notification and was seeking clarification from Ugandan representatives.

• The announcement follows Palace guidance confirming Prince Harry and Meghan remain non-working members of the Royal Family.

• Uganda had joined the Invictus Games in July, becoming the 26th participating country.

• The next Invictus Games are scheduled to take place in Birmingham in 2027.

Why this matters: Uganda’s withdrawal links an international military sporting event to continuing questions surrounding Prince Harry’s relationship with the monarchy.

What’s next: Invictus Games organisers are seeking formal clarification from Uganda over whether its withdrawal is final.