Prince Harry is reportedly eager for a reunion with the royal family, hoping that the 2027 Invictus Games in the United Kingdom will serve as an opportunity to heal deep divisions. The event will coincide with the 30th anniversary of Princess Diana’s death, adding emotional weight to the occasion.
According to Closer Magazine, an insider revealed, “There’s a documentary in the pipeline, and Harry wants members of the royal family at the Invictus Games supporting him and the event.” The source added, “Remembering Diana on the 30th anniversary of her death is also very important for her boys, and Harry is keen to mark it together.”
Despite Harry’s intentions, reconciliation may prove challenging. Reports suggest that Prince William is reluctant to participate if Meghan Markle is involved. “Harry desperately wants his brother’s involvement, or at least his blessing – and he wants to be able to return to his homeland without fearing tension or drama, as he strongly feels it’s what their mother would have wanted,” the insider said.
The source continued, “But William is hesitant. He doesn’t want Meghan anywhere near a project about Diana. For him, it should only be about the brothers. William’s still hurt by the public attacks and sees no reason to patch things up on Harry’s timetable.”
The brothers’ strained relationship has been the subject of intense public scrutiny in recent years, particularly following Harry and Meghan’s high-profile departure from royal duties in 2020 and subsequent interviews in which they criticized aspects of palace life.
While Harry hopes his family might warm to the idea before 2027, the insider indicated that achieving this will not be simple. The Duke of Sussex reportedly wants official support for his plans. “Harry wants palace backing – but that means repairing relationships first,” the source said.
At present, such a reconciliation appears uncertain. “At this rate, if Harry undertakes anything in Britain that’s deemed official, it’ll be solo – including the Diana tribute. This is what Harry’s finding hard to accept,” the insider added.
The Invictus Games, which Harry founded in 2014 to support wounded, injured, and sick service personnel and veterans, have become one of his signature achievements. Staging the Games in the UK during a year so significant to his family’s history is seen by friends as a heartfelt gesture.
“Everything he’s doing right now is all for Diana, and he wants to make her proud – by making peace with his brother. Only time will answer whether his family will stand beside him,” the insider concluded.
Royal observers note that while Harry’s wish for a public and united tribute to their mother could be a turning point, the personal grievances between the brothers remain unresolved. Some insiders believe that unless William feels fully comfortable with the circumstances, particularly regarding Meghan’s presence, a joint appearance may not happen.
Whether the 2027 Invictus Games will serve as a bridge or deepen the existing rift will likely depend on how the next two years unfold. For now, the prospect of a united front between Harry and William remains uncertain.
