Uganda to withdraw from Invictus Games ‘out of respect for King Charles’, says military chief
Uganda's military chief, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, announced the country's withdrawal from the Invictus Games, citing respect for King Charles III and tensions over "Harry-Meghan nonsense." This decision comes despite Uganda's recent announcement to join the multi-sport event for wounded service personnel.
Why it matters
This withdrawal highlights the ongoing public and political fallout from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's status within the British Royal Family, impacting international events and diplomatic relations.
Kainerugaba’s announcement follows an official letter sent to UK senior government and military officials on behalf of King Charles which reiterated the status of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Kainerugaba’s announcement follows an official letter sent to UK senior government and military officials on behalf of King Charles which reiterated the status of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Uganda Uganda to withdraw from Invictus Games ‘out of respect for King Charles’, says military chief Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba announces decision to pull out of event in post on X, citing tensions over ‘Harry-Meghan nonsense’
Prefer the Guardian on Google Uganda is withdrawing from the Duke of Sussex’s Invictus Games , the country’s military chief said, out of respect for King Charles amid division over the “Harry-Meghan nonsense”.
Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of the Ugandan president, made the surprise announcement in a post on X on Wednesday.
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