The 7th Invictus Games kick off this weekend - and we want to know if you think the increasingly popular sporting event will define Prince Harry's royal legacy?. Launched in 2014, the Games were born from the duke's passion for supporting wounded servicemen and women. It offers injured veterans from around the world a platform to compete in adaptive sports, showcasing courage, resilience, and recovery.
The Invictus Games are uniquely Harry’s vision. Unlike many royal duties, the prince is deeply hands-on with it, engaging with athletes personally and championing their stories. Since its inception, the Games have grown in size and impact, with international events in London, Toronto, Sydney, and The Hague, bringing together athletes from multiple nations. But the real impact goes far beyond the Games themselves, serving to dispel stigmas surrounding mental health in the military and providing veterans with a community of support.
If you can't see the poll, click here. The latest Invictus Games will take place in Vancouver-Whistler, Canada and start today (February 8), lasting until the 16th of the month. Outside of the yearly event the Invictus Games Foundation partners with various charities and campaigns. One of these is #WeThe15 - a human rights movement that aims to help end discrimination against people with disabilities - who make up roughly 15% of the world's population.
The games also work with Fighting with Pride, a UK-based charity founded in 2020. It supports LGBTQ+ veterans and currently serving members of the armed forces, with a focus on those impacted by the ban on LGBTQ+ persons serving in the UK military which was lifted in 2000. For Prince Harry, the Invictus Games represent his desire to make a difference in a way that feels authentic and meaningful. It’s a cause he’s personally connected to, and it’s something that will likely define his legacy more than any royal title or ceremony.
