An online petition calling for the removal of Prince Harry from his leadership role in the Invictus Games has gained over 2,600 signatures as of July 16, 2026. The campaign, initiated by Leticia Singletary on Change.org, argues that the Duke of Sussex’s involvement has shifted the focus of the event away from the recovery of injured veterans and toward his personal media narrative.
The controversy coincides with significant operational challenges for the 2027 Birmingham Invictus Games. Recent reports indicate that the organization has secured only 11 corporate sponsors, raising approximately £4 million, while individual donations remain minimal. Critics, including former First Sea Lord Lord West, have previously expressed concerns that the Games’ close association with Prince Harry creates unnecessary security risks for participants, particularly following comments made in his memoir, Spare.
The petition claims that Prince Harry’s presence risks turning the athletic event into a “media circus,” potentially endangering the mission of supporting veterans. Prince Harry’s representatives have not yet responded to requests for comment regarding the petition or the current state of the 2027 Games’ funding.