The Invictus Games, the sporting event founded by Prince Harry for wounded, injured, and sick servicemen and women, has been thrown into disarray when its top two leaders have reportedly been “fired.”
The move has sparked concerns about staff morale, with insiders claiming it is at an all-time low.
Prince Harry’s Invictus Games Thrown Into Chaos
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According to Daily Mailinsiders revealed that the event had been thrown into “chaos” after two of its top executives were fired “for no apparent reason.”
The game, which will be held in Canada next year, has reportedly let go of its CEO, Peter Lawless, AND CCO Bill Cooper. The reasons for their dismissal are unclear, but a spokesperson for the Invictus Games stated that Mr. Lawless in particular had “switched out” and was “no longer an employee” but would remain as an ambassador.
“CEO Peter Lawless and Chief Commercial Officer Bill Cooper have been fired for no apparent reason,” the insider revealed.
They added, “This is a significant setback with just over a year to deliver the Games, which I am told are over budget, and no plans to close the gap even after securing $30 million in government support from the British Territories. Columbia and the Canadian Federal government.”
‘Morale Among Staff and Volunteers Low’
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Insiders revealed that morale among staff and volunteers is low as they fear the latest move will affect the game.
The departure of the CEO and Chief Commercial Officer has reportedly raised doubts internally as concerns over the game’s finances have also arisen.
“As you can expect, morale among staff and volunteers is at an all-time low, and Prince Harry and his wife have been a significant distraction with all their problems,” the Volunteer said.
“As volunteers, we are concerned that recent actions will overshadow this incredible event for our veterans. Enough is enough,” continued the source.
The Invictus Games, launched in 2014 by the Duke of Sussex after serving with the Army in Afghanistan, rely heavily on volunteers, who contribute their time and expertise to ensure the event runs smoothly. However, Harry’s strained relationship with the Royal has reportedly left the veteran “caught in a royal battle.”
Financial Concerns Raised Regarding Invictus Games
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The latest development has also raised financial concerns for the games, despite the Governments of Canada and British Columbia pledging to spend nearly £20 million ($30 million) to stage the games.
According to insiders, the games are “over budget” and there are fears Sussex’s security and other costs could affect the viability of the games if Invictus 2025 foots the bill.
Financial concerns have added to the challenges facing the Invictus Games, raising doubts about its ability to deliver a successful event.
However, a spokesperson for the games stated that there were no problems with the budget and that the event will feature editions of Winter Sports such as alpine skiing, Nordic skiing and curling, each The Daily Mail.
“We can confirm that Peter Lawless and Bill Cooper are no longer employees of the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025,” the spokesperson said. “We would like to thank them for their efforts and support in helping to bring the Games back to Canada for the first winter hybrid edition of the Invictus Games and in establishing the organizing structure over the past year.”
The spokesperson added, “We are delighted that Peter will continue to support the Vancouver Whistler 2025 Games as Ambassador and CEO Emeritus. There are no budgetary issues related to Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 and the organization is on track to meet its revenue, sponsorship and fundraising targets.”
Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Insulted From King Charles’ 75th Birthday
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were conspicuously absent from King Charles’ 75th birthday celebrations. A royal expert said the insult reflected the state of the relationship between the couple and the royal family.
Royal expert and author “King,” Christopher Andersen, told Fox News that he was not surprised the couple was not invited and it could be linked to Prince Harry’s memoir “Spare.”
“The fact that Harry and Meghan were not invited to the king’s 75th birthday really speaks to how irreconcilable the Sussexes and the Windsors are,” Andersen said.
“You can only burn bridges so many times. The bottom line is that the Sussexes and the rest of the royal family will continue to have nothing to do with each other for the foreseeable future, period,” he added.
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