Uganda to withdraw from Invictus Games ‘out of respect for King Charles’, says military chief
Summary
Uganda has decided to withdraw from the Invictus Games, a sports event for wounded service members, to show respect for King Charles III of the United Kingdom. The decision was made by Uganda's military chief, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who supports the king amid internal disagreements relating to Prince Harry and Meghan.Key Facts
- Uganda will not take part in the Invictus Games to respect King Charles III.
- Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba made the announcement on social media.
- Kainerugaba supports King Charles and opposes the involvement of Prince Harry and Meghan in such events.
- Uganda was set to be the 26th country to join the Invictus Games.
- The decision came shortly after an official letter from King Charles’s office about Harry and Meghan’s royal status.
- Gen Kainerugaba is the son of Uganda’s president and was appointed army chief in 2024.
- Uganda’s government confirmed that Kainerugaba alone decides on Uganda’s participation.
- Kainerugaba has a history of making controversial public statements.
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