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Prince Harry is making strides to mend familial rifts as he extends invitations to his relatives for the 10-year celebration of the Invictus Games in London.
Prince Harry making efforts to reconnect with family
Despite the gesture, no senior of the royal family are expected to attend the event at St Paul's Cathedral next Wednesday.
The Duke of Sussex, 39, has not been in communication with his older brother, Prince William, 41, for over a year, following the release of his memoir "Spare," as reported by Page Six.
Despite this estrangement, a well-placed London socialite confirms that Harry extended invitations to William and other royal family as a gesture to honor the veterans' charity he founded.
Amidst speculation about familial relationships, it remains uncertain whether Prince Harry will have the opportunity to meet his father, King Charles, who is undergoing cancer treatment.
Buckingham Palace has refrained from commenting on potential private meetings.
Prince Charles is expected to extend an invitation to Harry and Meghan Markle to Balmoral Castle this summer, providing an opportunity for the family to reunite and for Charles to meet his grandchildren, Archie and Lilibet.
The last meeting between Harry and his father was in February, where Harry was given a brief 30-minute visit due to Charles's packed schedule and medical condition.
Despite the uncertainties surrounding family dynamics, Harry expressed gratitude for the time spent with his father earlier this year and emphasized his intention to visit his family whenever possible.
While the attendance of Princesses Beatrice, Eugenie, and Zara Phillips remains unknown, Harry is gearing up for the event, which commemorates a decade of his charity's work ing wounded servicemen and women.
Prince Harry facing Invictus Games backlash
In light of his involvement with the Invictus Games, Prince Harry has faced criticism and calls to resign from his role due to alleged violations of military ethos.
Critics argue that the event has deviated from its founding principles and become overly influenced by royal associations, especially following Meghan Markle's involvement.
Tom Quinn, a popular royal commentator has publicly expressed his negative views about Prince Harry's leadership with the Invictus Games stating: "Having founded the Invictus Games in 2014 in partnership with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) Harry hates the idea of cutting his ties to an event in which he has a genuine personal interest, but many people in the military would dearly like him to just go away."
Despite the controversies, Harry's commitment to the Invictus Games remains steadfast.
As he returns to the UK next week to mark the anniversary, the event stands as a testament to his dedication to ing veterans and fostering resilience within the military community.