Prince Harry<\/strong><\/a> stepped out solo while gearing up for the 2027 Invictus Games<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Duke of Sussex, 41, was spotted at an event in Birmingham, England, on Friday, July 10, without wife Meghan Markle<\/strong><\/a>, as their U.K. trip continues. Harry appeared in good spirits despite his wife\u2019s absence, smiling as he took part in several sporting events.<\/p>\n Harry arrived at Birmingham\u2019s National Exhibition Centre, where next year\u2019s Invictus Games is set to take place, and reunited with some former Invictus Games competitors. Together, Harry and the athletes showcased some of the new sports that will be included in next year\u2019s event.<\/p>\n According to several videos shared via social media, Harry took part in a game of wheelchair rugby. He also played pickleball and Laser Run, which are two of the newer events.<\/p>\n Harry\u2019s Invictus Games is scheduled for July 10, 2027, through July 17, 2027. The week-long event was founded by Harry in 2014 and features an international competition between wounded, injured and sick military personnel and veterans.<\/p>\n It was initially reported that Meghan, 44, planned to step out alongside her husband while in the U.K. However, People<\/em><\/a> reported on Thursday, July 9, that she would not be making any public appearances during their visit.<\/p>\n The Duke of Sussex\u2019s recent U.K. trip wasn\u2019t without its drama. Prior to traveling across the pond, Harry\u2019s team has claimed that Buckingham Palace offered \u2014 and subsequently withdrew<\/a> \u2014 an invitation for him to stay there.<\/p>\n \u201cFollowing RAVEC\u2019s [Royal and VIP Executive Committee] decision not to provide security for his family, the duke spent last week making alternative security arrangements,\u201d a spokesperson for Harry shared on Monday, July 6. \u201cOnce those arrangements were in place, he was able to formally accept the offer of accommodation for himself over the weekend. It is therefore disappointing that the offer has now been withdrawn.\u201d<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/themes\/us-weekly\/assets\/img\/newsletter-bg-narrow.jpg\")
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