Uganda is pulling out of the Invictus Games, a sports event for wounded military veterans run by the Duke of Sussex. This decision comes only two months after the country had confirmed its participation.
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda's chief of defence and son of the country's president, announced the withdrawal in a social media post on X. He stated the decision was made "in order not to be construed as being opposed to His Majesty King Charles III".
A Ugandan government spokesman confirmed General Kainerugaba's position to the BBC, stating that he decides on the Uganda People's Defence Force's participation. The announcement follows a letter sent this week on behalf of the King, which clarified that Prince Harry and Meghan are not working royals.
Royal sources have indicated that King Charles III encourages all projects supporting wounded service personnel. A spokesman for the Invictus Games said they had not received official information about a potential withdrawal and are seeking clarification from their contacts in Uganda.