Prince Harry's Invictus Games are facing fresh scrutiny in Canada, where a researcher alleges that the 2025 edition of the event will cost around $63.2 million for just 543 competitors, equating to roughly $118,000 per veteran. The figures, which relate to the next Invictus Games scheduled to be held in Canada, have triggered questions over public spending and the Duke of Sussex's role in the high-profile tournament for wounded service personnel.
The claims land at a fraught moment for Harry's public image as a philanthropist. The news came after his and Meghan Markle's Archewell charity was criticised over rising costs and relatively modest grant-making, and amid persistent doubts about whether Harry could ever resume a working role within the Royal Family. The latest controversy has effectively fused three sensitive topics into one: veterans' welfare, public money and royal reputation.
