Ever since they stepped back from their senior working royal roles and headed for pastures new in California, the UK has been deprived of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle – but the couple look set to spend a significant amount of time this side of the pond. Hurrah!
However... it won't be until 2027. Oh.
So, what's going on? Well, royal fans will know that Prince Harry is the founder of the Invictus Games, a sporting competition for current and former servicemen and women with injuries or illnesses, and each year the Games are held in a different location.
To date, the Invictus Games have never been hosted in the UK (they've gone everywhere from Canada to Australia though!), but in 2027, that's all set to change – as Birmingham has successfully won a bid to become the host city.
While this is exciting because it means it'll be easier for British spectators to show up and support those competing, it's also a big win for royal watchers too and will hopefully mean plenty of a) great outfit inspo from Meghan (who usually turns up to support her husband and the cause) and b) cute pics of the Duke and Duchess sharing candid moments.
The Invictus Games being held in Birmingham could also see other members of the royal family, such as King Charles or Prince William, reach out and attend, to publicly show their support for one of Harry's proudest endeavours. Could this be a way to finally settle those royal *tensions*?
We're counting down the days!
Jennifer Savin is Cosmopolitan UK's multiple award-winning Features Editor, who was crowned Digital Journalist of the Year for her work tackling the issues most important to young women. She regularly covers breaking news, cultural trends, health, the royals and more, using her esteemed connections to access the best experts along the way. She's grilled everyone from high-profile politicians to A-list celebrities, and has sensitively interviewed hundreds of people about their real life stories. In addition to this, Jennifer is widely known for her own undercover investigations and campaign work, which includes successfully petitioning the government for change around topics like abortion rights and image-based sexual abuse. Jennifer is also a published author, documentary consultant (helping to create BBC’s Deepfake Porn: Could You Be Next?) and a patron for Y.E.S. (a youth services charity). Alongside Cosmopolitan, Jennifer has written for The Times, Women’s Health, ELLE and numerous other publications, appeared on podcasts, and spoken on (and hosted) panels for the Women of the World Festival, the University of Manchester and more. In her spare time, Jennifer is a big fan of lipstick, leopard print and over-ordering at dinner. Follow Jennifer on Instagram, X or LinkedIn.
