The 2025 invictus Games in Vancouver and Whistler was a massive success according to a new report from the organization.
According to GB News, Prince Harry recently claimed that the 2025 edition of the Invictus Games "saved lives" and produced "a slew of historic firsts" throughout its duration in Vancouver and Whistler, Canada.
The Duke of Sussex made is remarks in a comprehensive final report that describes the event's economic and social impact in more detail.
According to the report itself, "Our Games not only changed lives, they saved them."
The Invictus Games were founded by Prince Harry in 2014 to "represent an international multi-sport competition for wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women, including both serving personnel and veterans."
Since hosting the inaugural event in London, Prince Harry has taken his event around the world to give wounded veterans a chance to flex their competitive muscles and bond with people experiencing the same trials and tribulations they are.
The Invictus Games Foundation's report shows that Prince Harry's mission to improve wounded veterans' mental health is a major success. Now, we can look forward to the event's next edition in 2027 and its controversial location.
We're onto . . . Birmingham?
As seen in the Instagram post above, the 2025 Invictus Games produced millions of dollars in economic impact in Canada and helped the organization balance its own finances.
GB News estimates that over 40,000 people attended the Games' opening ceremony. The first night of the Games was covered by various media outlets and archived on Duchess Meghan's Instagram profile as well,
The Invictus Games' closing ceremony was headlined by country music sensation Jelly Roll and the former Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau.
Long story short, it seems like any city should be interested in the Invictus Games and the massive publicity and revenue it offers.
That's why we shouldn't be surprised that Birmingham submitted a bid great enough to compete with "six cities around the world."
According to the Invictus Games Foundation's official website, Birmingham's bid won because of its "strong commitment to the welfare and recovery of serving personnel and veterans." The Foundation also revealed that Washington, DC, USA was the other city shortlisted as a finalis to host the 2027 edition of the Games.
Those who have been keeping up with the House of Windsor's never ending drama may have been shocked to learn that Prince Harry is interested in doing business inside the UK. The Duke of Sussex lost his case against RAVEC and, as a result, the ability to receive special protections while traveling inside his home country.
Birmingham's status as the Invictus Games' next host city hints that Prince Harry's veteran-focused mission is more important to him than the ramifications of his personal drama.
For all we know, this intense focus could help Prince Harry prove his undying love for the UK despite the vitriol thrown against him.