Prince Harry has shared an emotional message on social media, after it was revealed the Invictus Games will not go ahead this year due to the coronavirus pandemi.Taking to Twitter, Harry confirmed the change of plans, saying “This was an incredibly difficult decision for all of us to have to make.“I’m so grateful for everybody that’s worked so hard over the past couple of weeks to try to find any alternative to try and carry on these Games in a different way - in a safe way.But this decision was the most sensible and the safest option for all of you - for your families and everybody else - involved in these Games,” he said.Harry then apologised for cancelling the event, which had been set for May in The Hague, The Netherlands, before adding some inspiring and optimistic words.
“The good thing is you’ll have an extra 12 or so months to be even fitter - to get even fitter than you already are. To be at your absolute top mental and physical fitness,” he said, referring to the likely new date in May/June 2021.Sussex Royal foundation is to be wound up as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle prepare to take their campaigning global.Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will wind down their UK foundation and headquarter their new charitable venture in North America, it was revealed last night.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who carried out their final round of royal duties in Britain last week, are planning the launch of their new non-profit organisation for next month..Yet it is feared the announcement scheduled for April could be derailed by the ongoing coronavirus crisis and forced to delay..The foundation was already dealt a blow when the Queen refused to allow the couple to use the brand Sussex Royal after they quit the Family.Harry and Meghan have already jetted back to Canada and are plouging ahead with their new transatlantic life.Natalie Campbell, a former director of Sussex Royal and the sole director of MWX Tradings Ltd which was established to support the foundation, has quit her post, according to Companies House paperwork.None of the other Sussex Royal directors, which included broadcaster Kirsty Young, have been lined up for leadership positions in the new endeavor, it is believed..The Sussexes are yet to flesh out what their new entity will look like, other than outlining it will support their 'global charitable, campaign and philanthropic work'.Yet Harry did address the project during a prank call with Russian hoaxers, who lured the prince into opening up by pretending to be Greta Thunberg.In the embarrassing conversation, Harry said: 'We thought we'd just take a moment and see if there was some form of other organisation or different entity we could create that could bring people together, rather than us just starting a foundation.' .Earlier this week, it was revealed Harry had been duped into taking the calls from pranksters Vladimir Kuznetsov and Alexei Stolyarov because the former head of his royal foundation inadvertently put them in contact.Lorraine Heggessey unwittingly acted as the bridge between the Duke and the frauds, who posed as Thunberg and her father Svante, by forwarding their message to Harry's personal email, believing it was genuine.Las month, it emerged Harry and Meghan had abandoned their bid to trademark the Sussex Royal brand.Documents filed at the Intellectual Property Office showed a request to use the names Sussex Royal and Sussex Royal Foundation for commercial and charity activities in the UK had been removed.In that sense, I’m really excited about the Games next year,”
he added.The Invictus Games Foundation also shared a statement, in which the organisation assured those concerned the event would resume when safe to do so, People reported.“We know that not holding the Invictus Games this May will be disappointing news to the whole Invictus Family, and to all of those involved in the planning and delivery of the Games,” the statement began.We are very appreciative of the continued support of those who have been and continue to be involved in the Invictus Games The Hague 2020, and we remain committed to the recovery of wounded, injured and sick Servicemen and women.“Work is now being undertaken with the teams, partners, and suppliers with a view to delivering a successful Invictus Games in 2021,” the statement concluded.Prince Harry has broken the sad news about the postponed Invictus Games.
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