King Charles has taken a big step as his estranged son Prince Harry lands in the UK, opening the doors of his royal residence with a surprise invitation to promote the ailing games.
The 77-year-old will welcome the Afghanistan refugee women’s cricket team at a royal family residence, apparently giving Prince Harry the green light for the Invictus Games in Birmingham next year. Harry will land in the UK in July for the one-year countdown.
The Afghan women’s national cricket team was established in 2010 during the Afghan Republic era, while Harry, who served in the British Army for 10 years, rose to the rank of Captain and completed two operational tours of duty in Afghanistan between 2007 and 2013.
The move may have surprised Harry, who highlights his wartime service in Afghanistan. The Duke is also promoting the Games to honor the sacrifices of unsung heroes during their nations’ most difficult times.
King Charles’ office has announced that the 77-year-old monarch will make two official engagements on Wednesday, June 24.
He will welcome the Afghan refugee women’s cricket team to the grounds of Clarence House as they begin their tour of the UK.
Later that day, the King will attend a high-level meeting focused on the fight against superpollutors.
The Department of Energy Security and Net Zero will host the reception, bringing together leading figures from government, science, business, philanthropy and international climate diplomacy.
