Prince Harry plays wheelchair rugby, pickleball in venue visit of 2027 Invictus Games

One year from today the world will come here to the great city of Birmingham for the Invictus Games 2027. To bring the Games back to the UK 13 years after London 2014 obviously 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. Today we've had a glimpse of what's waiting for us next summer. We've seen determination, we've seen laughter, some sweat and we've seen people trying new, something new, cheering each other on and proving once again that sport has an incredible way of bringing people together. Of course while the Games are famous for the competition they have always been about more than the medals. At the heart of Invictus are the competitors. Remarkable men and women who have served their countries and who continue to show us what courage really looks like. But no one gets to the start line alone. Families who stand beside them every step of the way, friends who never stop believing, volunteers who give their time so generously, supporters who fill the stands and communities who open their arms. The countdown starts now and let's make Birmingham 2027 a Games worthy of those who have served. Thank you.