King's top aide phoned Uganda chief to reverse Invictus withdrawal

Uganda is planning to compete at Invictus Games Birmingham 2027 after Sir Clive Alderton, the King's senior aide, phoned Uganda People's Defence Force chief General Muhoozi Kainerugaba. Alderton said King Charles III had "no problem" with participation, spokesperson Chris Magezi said, after Uganda said in week before 14 September 2026 it was quitting the event for wounded personnel.