According to sources, Harry's motive behind inviting the royal family is to bring happiness to his father amidst his battle with cancer. Additionally, he has made an effort to mend his relationship with his elder brother, Prince William, by including him in the celebrations of the Games, as per a recent report.
However, the Duchess of Sussex, who is said to be excited about her upcoming Nigeria trip, reportedly opposes the idea of returning to the UK due to her fear of facing a negative reception from the British public. A royal commentator has claimed that Meghan is afraid of being booed, which has influenced her reluctance to join Harry on this visit.
If Harry made this move without discussing it with Meghan in advance, it could potentially strain their relationship. However, some royal commentators believe that Harry and Meghan make joint decisions and that he would not have acted without her input.
According to several media outlets citing a spokesperson for the couple, Meghan will not be traveling to the UK for the service at St Paul's Cathedral, which is meant to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games. Instead, she will fly directly from the US to Nigeria to meet her husband for an official visit immediately afterward.
Royal commentator Richard Eden has claimed that Meghan's decision to avoid the trip is rooted in her desire to avoid feeling unwelcome by royalists at St Paul's for the second time. In 2022, when Harry and Meghan visited the cathedral for Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee, they received a mixed reception, with both cheers and applause, as well as booing, from the crowd upon their arrival.
The dynamics surrounding Harry and Meghan's decisions and their impact on their relationship, as well as public perception, continue to be the subject of intense speculation and discussion.
