Harry and Meghan “Happy to Be Back” in UK Despite Invictus Games Row

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly “happy to be back” in the UK despite a growing dispute surrounding Uganda’s withdrawal from the 2027 Invictus Games following a letter from King Charles.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are said to be putting the controversy to one side as they focus on settling into their new home and preparing their children, Archie, 7, and Lilibet, 5, for the new school year.

According to a source who spoke to People, the couple’s immediate priority is keeping their children happy and helping them adjust to their new surroundings.

“Everything else will fall into place when the time is right,” the insider said.

“There is a lot to do. They have just moved halfway across the world, and it’s been really busy getting the kids settled.”

“Their focus has been on that, and will remain on that, for the time being. They are happy to be back,” the source added.

Uganda Withdraws From 2027 Invictus Games

The family’s return comes as tensions continue over Uganda’s decision to withdraw from the 2027 Invictus Games.

The country pulled out after King Charles reaffirmed Harry and Meghan’s status as “private citizens” in a letter issued following their return to the UK.

Uganda had become the 26th country to join the Games just two months before its withdrawal.

General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, head of Uganda’s armed forces and son of President Yoweri Museveni, announced the decision on Wednesday.

Writing on X, he said Uganda was withdrawing “in order not to be construed as being opposed to His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom, whom we deeply revere.”

“We shall not participate in anything that does not have His Majesty’s approval,” he added.

A source suggested that the decision could ultimately affect the competitors who had hoped to represent Uganda at the Games.

“They made it very clear that the reason they pulled out was a direct result of perceived guidance from the Lord Chamberlain,” the source said.

Dispute Over Harry and Meghan’s Royal Status

Kainerugaba later told The Times that Uganda had withdrawn its support for the Invictus Games amid the continuing dispute between Harry, Meghan and the monarch.

He said there were factions within Uganda’s Ministry of Defence who supported Harry and Meghan, but added: “I had to quash it straight away. I support the monarch. Period.”

The controversy began after the King’s letter stated that Harry and Meghan’s position in the UK was “akin to private citizens,” confirming that they are not working royals.

The Sussexes were reportedly surprised by the statement, which came shortly after their return to Britain. They are also understood to believe that the issue could be connected to their ongoing concerns over security.

Sussexes Seek New Approach to Public Work

Despite stepping away from the Royal Rota system in 2020, Harry and Meghan have maintained that they intend to continue with public-facing engagements and charity work.

The couple are now understood to be trying to establish a new and “fair” structure for media coverage