Uganda withdraws from Invictus Games citing respect for King Charles

Uganda’s military chief, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, announced on Wednesday that the country will withdraw from the Duke of Sussex’s Invictus Games. In a post on the social‑media platform X, the general—who is also the son of President Yoweri Museveni— said the decision was made “out of respect for King Charles” amid growing division linked to the “Harry‑Meghan nonsense.” The statement marked a sudden exit from the international adaptive‑sports competition that brings together wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women.

The withdrawal follows heightened scrutiny of the British royal family’s public disputes, which have sparked diplomatic sensitivities in several Commonwealth nations. Uganda had previously fielded a team for the Games, but the latest announcement indicates a shift in its stance toward the event due to the cited tensions. The move underscores the broader impact of the royal controversy on international sporting engagements, concluding Uganda’s participation for the current edition of the Invictus Games.