Prince Harry has taken a brief moment away from enjoying his honeymoon with his new wife, Meghan Markle, to make a very big announcement.
On Monday, the new Duke of Sussex announced that the fifth Invictus Games will be hosted by the Netherlands in May 2020.
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“I am delighted to announce that The Hague is taking up the challenge of hosting the 5th #InvictusGames,” the 33-year-old royal said in a statement via Kensington Palace’s Twitter account. “The city will soon become the motivation for hundreds of servicemen and women using the Games to inspire their recovery from physical and mental injuries.”
He continued, “The Netherlands has supported the #InvictusGames from the very beginning, and I know that everyone there will fully get behind and support the soldiers and veterans who have served their countries so bravely.”
Harry, a former military man himself, launched the paralympics-style event for wounded servicemen and women back in 2014 and it has since become a global attraction.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are pictured at the UK trials for the Games in Bath.
Harry launched the sporting event to help inspire wounded servicemen and women.
This year’s competition, meanwhile, is set for Sydney, Australia. The games will commence on the 18th of October and go until the 29th.
Kensington Palace is yet to officially confirm whether or not the new couple will attend the event, although it appears very likely.
Earlier in the year, Meghan accidentally let slip that she was “really looking forward to” coming to Australia.
Bring on October! The Duke and Duchess of Sussex expected to attend this year’s competition in Sydney, Australia.
During a conversation with athlete player Michael Mellon at the UK team trials for the Sydney Invictus Games, the former actress revealed her exciting plans.
“She told me she had never been to Australia but was going to this year’s event and really looking forward to being there with Harry,” Michael revealed to royal reporter Omid Scobie.
It will be Meghan’s first overseas tour as an official royal family member.
