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Prince Harry's Invictus Games are facing uncertainty as sponsors withdraw their support, according to recent reports.
The Duke of Sussex traveled to the UK earlier this month for an event commemorating the one-year countdown to the next competition, which features wounded veterans competing in athletic events.
The games are scheduled to take place in Birmingham. However, questions have arisen about the event's future.
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During a discussion on our podcast The Daily Expresso about Harry's appearance on James Corden's After Hours on FOX Sports, Mark Dolan suggested the initiative could "all go up in smoke".
He stated: "He's lost his way. You mentioned that maybe the idea is Meghan's going to be making the money while he's a global influencer... well, that's not going well because he's lost control of Sentebale [an African charity Harry co-founded in 2006].
"And then of course our mutual friend Paula Froelich has revealed that not only are Invictus losing sponsors, including the headline sponsor Boeing, this could be the last Invictus next year, and it could all go up in smoke."
During his remarks at the July 10 Invictus Games One Year To Go event, the prince declared: "What we've seen today shows us that, if anything, this is just the beginning."
He continued: "One year from today, the world will come to the great city of Birmingham, for the Invictus Games 2027.
"To bring the Games back to the UK - 13 years after London 2014 - feels incredibly special for all of us.
"Not just because this is where the Invictus journey first began, but because Britain has always understood the importance of service, resilience, and standing together when it matters most."
In February 2024, Boeing announced a multi-year commitment to the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 and the Invictus Games Foundation "through 2026".
"Current and former servicemen and women play a vital role in communities around the world and are an integral part of Boeing's identity," Cheri Carter, vice president of Boeing Global Engagement, said at the time.
"We are deeply committed to empowering servicemembers and their families in their recovery journeys so they can achieve success in their next mission. We are honored to continue our partnership with the Invictus Games Foundation to celebrate the unconquerable spirit of all of the Games competitors and the families who support them."
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