Uganda pulling out of Prince Harry's Invictus Games, says military chief
The decision, announced by the chief of defence, comes just two months after Uganda said it would participate.
Uganda has announced its withdrawal from the Invictus Games, a sports event for wounded military veterans organized by the Duke of Sussex, only two months after initially committing to participate. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the country's Chief of Defence and son of the president, disclosed the decision in a social media post on X. The move aims to avoid being seen as opposing King Charles III.
A government spokesman confirmed the announcement to the BBC, stating that General Kainerugaba has the final say on the Uganda People's Defence Force's participation in the event. The King had previously clarified that Harry and Meghan, now back in the UK, are not working royals. According to The Times, General Kainerugaba expressed concerns about the "Harry-Meghan nonsense," which influenced the decision.
The general emphasized that Uganda would not take part in events lacking the King's approval. However, royal sources assert that King Charles III supports initiatives aiding wounded service personnel. The Invictus Games have not received any official notice about the potential withdrawal and are seeking further clarification from their contacts in Uganda.
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