It’s game over for the Sussexes as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle find themselves banned from participating in the Invictus Games, all thanks to a surprising turn of events orchestrated by Nick Booth. This revelation comes at a time when the Invictus Games organization is dealing with internal conflicts, and their response to this situation has been nothing short of dramatic. Nick Booth, a trusted British aide and long-time member of Prince Harry’s inner circle, has taken on the role of interim CEO of the Invictus 2025 Games in Vancouver and Whistler. These games are especially important because they will feature winter sports for the first time in league history.
The timing of Booth’s appointment, just two weeks after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made an unannounced appearance in Vancouver to attend an ice hockey match, accompanied by local officials, added to the intrigue. Coincidence? Maybe not. The turmoil within the Invictus Games organization was further fueled by the sudden departure of two senior executives, CEO Peter Laws and chief commercial officer Bill Cooper. Their release was far from quiet and left many in the Invictus community both shocked and frustrated.
With Booth’s arrival as interim CEO, staff morale in Vancouver and Whistler plummeted, exacerbated by the unexpected loss of their beloved bosses. For those unfamiliar with the Booths, they played a pivotal role in Prince Harry’s journey and the formation of the Invictus Games. However, Booth now faces the daunting task of overseeing the 2025 Olympics, which are just over a year away. Despite her past work at the Royal Foundation and her seemingly close relationship with Prince Harry, her appointment has not brought much-needed optimism.
Insiders reveal that Booth had to make a promise to the staff, and that’s where it gets interesting. He vowed to ban Meghan Markle from the 2025 Invictus Games and called on Prince Harry to tone down his demands. This commitment was intended to negotiate terms that would satisfy both parties, and the written promise, signed by the Booths, was carefully kept by the Invictus Foundation. It’s clear that while Prince Harry may still make an appearance at the event, Meghan is certainly not welcome.
This decision undoubtedly disappointed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, as their loved ones took a stance directly opposed to their wishes. An Invictus Games spokesperson said the Booths have considered advising the team since winning the bid to host the 2025 Olympics. They say the transition is designed to ensure continuity of vision without disrupt ongoing efforts to successfully complete the games. The entire team remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering a remarkable gaming experience by February 2025, with plans to welcome up to 550 competitors from a potential 25 countries.
Meanwhile, in Canada, there is a growing movement to postpone the upcoming Invictus Games. Angela Leon, a leading figure in the protest, says she spoke to individuals in the Canadian Invictus community who wanted to stop the event. Their reasons are clear: the event primarily focused on Harry and Meghan’s back-to-back appearances. What should have been a celebration of courage and determination became a platform for the Sussexes to attract more attention.
Leon’s criticisms revolve around the couple’s apparent need to make grand appearances to demonstrate their supposed compassion while patronizing the participants. She accuses them of having invaded the personal space of the candidates and of having manipulated the event for their benefit. It seems the focus has shifted from celebrating contestants’ achievements to overly focusing on the type of wokeness Meghan Markle is advocating.
Leon believes there is a clear lack of respect for the participants themselves, as evidenced by Meghan’s bold attempt to involve her family and friends as if they were involved in the events. Additionally, the idea of bringing their children to the games was brought up, even though they had no legal right to be there.
If the Invictus Games have indeed lost their appeal, perhaps it is because they have strayed from their original purpose and been appropriated by the Sussexes for their own agenda.
