According to reports in The Times, Prince Harry has expressed his willingness to participate in the British-based Invictus Games, and there's acknowledgment that the event always garners support from the rest of the Royal Family. The bid for Birmingham is being spearheaded by Johnny Mercer, the Minister for Veterans Affairs, who emphasized the importance of sports, particularly the Invictus Games, as a catalyst for recovery. He expressed confidence in the bid's prospects, stating that it feels like the opportune moment and location for the event. Supporters of the Birmingham bid share Mercer's optimism, seeing it as not only a chance to secure the hosting rights but also as a potential catalyst for bringing the Duke and the wider royal family together in support of a meaningful cause.
On February 6th, Prince Harry paid a visit to King Charles at Clarence House, shortly after Buckingham Palace had announced the King's cancer diagnosis. The next day, Harry returned to the United States, where he was later spotted attending the NFL football awards.