Uganda U-turns on decision to shun Prince Harry’s Invictus Games after Charles intervenes in call with military chief

UGANDA has U-turned on the decision to shun Prince Harry’s Invictus Games after King Charles intervened with a phone call. The country initially pulled out last week amid the Sussexes war of words with Buckingham Palace over their status as “private citizens”. Uganda have U-turned on the decision to shun Prince Harry’s Invictus Games Credit: Getty King Charles intervened on a phone call Credit: Getty General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the country’s military chief, had slammed the drama as “Meghan and Harry nonsense”. But in a statement posted to X today, he said Uganda would be taking part – citing a telephone call with King Charles. Sign up for the Royals newsletter Thank you! He added: “In the telephone conversation, General Kainerugaba appreciated the King’s message and clarity provided by Buckingham Palace on the subject, promising that the UPDF would resume preparations to participate in the upcoming games.” Sources close to the King said the resolution is an example of the system working as it should following The Lord Chamberlain’s ‘Megxit Means Megxit’ letter. The letter sent with King’s directions last week made it clear that any organisation seeking guidance on how to treat the Sussexes, who are non-working royals with no official role, they should contact the Palace. Aides are said to be grateful for Uganda’s courtesy and understanding and the palace is believed to be ready to help with any other dramas that emerge. In July, The Invictus Games Foundation announced Uganda as the 26th nation to join the community. Defence minister Kiryowa Kiwanuka hailed Kainerugaba for “championing our team’s entry” during the event at Chatham House, Central London. Most read in Royals But months later, Kainerugaba, son of the Ugandan president, vowed not to participate in Harry’s games for wounded personnel and veterans without the King’s backing. He wrote: “In order not to be construed as being opposed to His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom, whom we deeply revere, Uganda hereby withdraws from the Invictus Games. “We shall not participate in anything that does not have His Majesty’s approval.” It comes after a source claimed the Sussexes blamed Uganda’s initial decision to pull out on King Charles’ letter stating their position in the UK is “akin to private citizens”. The couple were reportedly blindsided by the letter, with sources claim they would’ve preferred to be described as “public figures”. A spokesperson later claimed they were not informed about the letter before it was released publicly. More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us on TikTok @TheSun.