The royal family was noticeably absent from a ceremony celebrating the Invictus Games, a worldwide sporting competition for injured veterans that marked its 10-year anniversary. Prince Harry, the founding patron of the organization, created it after working closely with injured soldiers during his military service. The Invictus Games Foundation has experienced significant growth in recent years, with its annual income rising from $1.2 million to $2.5 million between 2018 and 2022, according to the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
As part of the anniversary celebrations, a Service of Thanksgiving was held at St Paul's Cathedral in London, which Prince Harry attended. Notably, he was the only member of the monarchy present at the event, although other royals have supported him at previous Invictus Games events.
