Uganda reverses withdrawal from Invictus Games
Uganda has reversed its decision to withdraw from next year's Invictus Games after a phone call between Buckingham Palace and the country's chief of defence forces. BBC, Independent and Sky News reports say the King's private secretary provided reassurance about Uganda's participation after officials had objected to matters involving the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Why it matters
The intervention averts a diplomatic dispute around an international event for wounded service personnel.
Sources
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Part of the September 15, 2026 brief.