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Prince Harry Counter-Programs Trooping the Colour with Invictus Video as Royals Unite in London
While the British Royal Family put on a united front in London for the traditional Trooping the Colour parade, Prince Harry made his own screen appearance thousands of miles away.
On Saturday, June 13, senior members of the monarchy—including Prince William, Princess Kate, and their three children—gathered in the capital for King Charles III’s official birthday celebrations. Concurrently, the 41-year-old Duke of Sussex delivered a pre-recorded video address to launch the 2026 Invictus Germany Sports Festival in Dusseldorf, highlighting his ongoing global commitments outside the royal fold.
A Message of Unity: Harry Applauds International Veterans
In his video address, the Duke expressed profound gratitude for the opportunity to speak to the athletes assembled in Germany. Having founded the Invictus Games in 2014 to champion wounded, injured, and sick service personnel and veterans, the cause remains a cornerstone of his public life.
Harry lauded Germany for its unwavering, long-term dedication to honoring military service with dignity. He noted that this second iteration of the German festival, which hosts 11 competing nations, is already laying the groundwork for the inaugural Invictus Australia Sports Festival scheduled for later this year.
“Thank you for your service, for your example, and for showing what it means to move forward together,” Harry urged the competitors. “Lean on each other when you need to and celebrate everything you’ve achieved. And most importantly, make sure you have fun.”
The London Spectacle: A Packed Balcony Without the Sussexes
While Harry’s focus was on Dusseldorf, the rest of the Firm occupied the spotlight at Buckingham Palace. King Charles, 77, stood alongside Queen Camilla to take in the traditional Royal Air Force flypast.
Joining them on the crowded balcony were the Prince and Princess of Wales, alongside Princess Anne, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh. The robust lineup also featured veteran working royals, including the Duke of Kent and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, reinforcing a picture of institutional continuity.


