Prince Harry Honor Emerges Amid Plans for Upcoming U.K. Return
Prince Harry's influence goes beyond his royal duties, philanthropic foundations and creative ventures and extends to the world of sports.
The 41-year-old royal recently received major recognition from TIME Magazine after being named one of the "100 Most Influential People in Sports 2026."
The high-profile list recognizes individuals whose contributions have helped shape the sports landscape and create a lasting impact across the industry.
Top-tier athletes like NBA superstars LeBron James and Stephen Curry, WNBA stars Caitlin Clark and A'ja Wilson, soccer icon Lionel Messi and Olympians Eileen Gu, Alysa Liu and more, along with Prince Harry, were among the recipients of the major global honor.
TIME Magazine highlighted the Duke of Sussex's transformative work with the Invictus Games.
Launched in 2014, the international event spotlights the strength and resilience of wounded, injured and sick military veterans and service personnel.
According to him, the inspiration for the event came from his life-changing experience in Afghanistan.
Prince Harry, who spent 10 years in the British Army and served under the name Captain Wales, used his firsthand experience in the military to establish a lasting legacy through the Invictus Games.
"No one wants sympathy. All they want is an opportunity to prove themselves, and that's what this is all about," he said during the launch of the Invictus Games in 2014.
"Some of these guys should be dead," the royal added. "Never before have we had so many amputees survive from such unbelievably traumatic injuries. I'm now lucky enough to watch someone who should be dead run the 100 meters. You want a definition of inspiration? That's probably it."
The Invictus Games, which held every two years, have staged seven editions and are set to hold their eighth in 2027.
Speaking of the highly anticipated sporting event, Prince Harry is reportedly planning a visit to the U.K. with his family.
The family trip is reportedly being planned in preparation for the upcoming Invictus Games set for July 10 to 17, 2027.
In a report cited by Page Six, the royal is "hoping" to bring his wife, Meghan Markle and their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, to the U.K. to see King Charles.
However, no "firm plans" have been made yet as his ongoing security dispute and a series of highly publicized rifts between him and the royal family remain unresolved.
On the other hand, multiple sources told the publication that the father of two "is keen to reconcile with the royal family."
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This story was originally published June 10, 2026 at 7:00 AM.