Prince Harry Celebrates Invictus Games Milestone Following King Charles' Historic VE Day Speech
Prince Harry celebrates the Invictus Games’ 9th anniversary as King Charles honors VE Day with a global peace message. Two royals, one mission: service and healing.
Invictus Games Marks 9th Anniversary of Orlando 2016 Event
Prince Harry has proudly celebrated a meaningful milestone for the Invictus Games, just as his father, King Charles III, delivered a powerful and historic speech to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
The Duke of Sussex took to Instagram via his official team to acknowledge the 9th anniversary of the Orlando 2016 Invictus Games — the second edition of the international event that empowers wounded, injured, and sick servicemen and women.
“Happy 9th Anniversary to the #InvictusGames Orlando 2016!" the post read."This was the second ever Invictus Games and one that allowed the Invictus community to continue their healing journey together. We are incredibly grateful for the support shown to the community.”
Team Harry Shares Uplifting Message to the Invictus Community
In the update, Prince Harry’s team also teased the release of special highlights from the 2016 event:
“Stay tuned as we share some of our favourite moments from IG16!”
This comes as a heartfelt reminder of Harry’s ongoing commitment to supporting the mental and physical recovery of veterans and service members worldwide — a mission closely tied to the values his late mother, Princess Diana, held dear.
King Charles Delivers Global Call for Peace at VE Day Celebration
While Harry marked a moment of triumph for his passion project, King Charles addressed a global audience during a commemorative concert at Horse Guards Parade near Buckingham Palace.
Joined by Queen Camilla and other senior royals, the monarch honored veterans and fallen heroes who served in World War II, delivering a heartfelt message that emphasized unity and peace.
"It is more vital than ever that we seek dialogue over division, and reconciliation over conflict," the King said, urging nations to remember the hard-won lessons of war.
Two Powerful Messages, One Common Thread: Honoring Service and Peace
Though on separate stages, both Prince Harry and King Charles delivered messages that aligned in their reverence for service and sacrifice. Harry’s celebration of recovery through sport and Charles’s appeal for global dialogue both reflect a deep respect for those who serve — past and present.
