According to a separate report in The Times, Prince William is said to have adopted a “healthier mindset” around the estrangement — essentially moving on without expecting resolution in the near future.

Harry Still Hopes

Harry, for his part, has expressed public interest in rebuilding family ties. In a BBC interview earlier this year, he said plainly: “I would love reconciliation with my family. There’s no point in continuing to fight anymore.”

However, questions remain — including whether Meghan Markle and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, will join him in the U.K. for the Games. The family last appeared together in the U.K. during Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022.

Looking Ahead: The Eighth Games

The 2027 event will mark the eighth edition of the Invictus Games, following previous host cities such as London, Toronto, Sydney, and Düsseldorf. Vancouver and Whistler are set to host the winter-focused Games in 2025.

While royal attendance is far from confirmed, the potential for reconciliation — even symbolically — adds a new dimension to what is already a powerful and emotional international gathering.