Invictus Games ‘want to replace Prince Harry with Mike Tindall’ in huge snub

Prince Harry’s former biographer Angela Levin said the move to oust Harry would be a crushing blow to the Duke of Sussex.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at Invictus Games Düsseldorf 2023 - Closing Ceremony

Levin said many in the Invictus Games set-up had become disgruntled with Meghan Markle’s involvement (Image: Getty)

A royal expert has said that Invictus Games could decide to oust Prince Harry amid concerns that the sports event had become “too royal”.

Invictus could also be lining up Mike Tindall, a former rugby union player, to take over from Harry in a shock move.

Royal biographer Angela Levin made the bombshell remarks during an interview with GB News.

She suggested that Mr Tindall, who is married to Zara Tindall, the niece of King Charles, had already been drafted in as an ambassador of the games.

Prince Harry’s former biographer claimed that there had been mutiny at the charity, which allows wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women to compete at a multi-sport event.

Mike Tindall at F1 Grand Prix of Monaco

Mike Tindall, who is married to Zara Tindall, the niece of King Charles (Image: Getty)

Ms Levin revealed that many in the Invictus Games set-up had become disgruntled with Meghan Markle’s involvement.

She explained: “Mike Tindall has been made a patron of the Invictus Games. I wonder if that is a way to ease Harry out. He has been very nice about Harry.

“It has become too royal. Much too royal. Meghan makes the speeches and she actually led a march with some of the ex-military people who were either physically, emotionally or psychologically damaged during their fighting.

“They were very upset. She knows nothing about how to march and she looked like she was at a dress show. They don’t want that or to hear she is late because she had to give her children a milkshake for three days.

“She gave a speech about how to be strong and fight against things which I think was rather insulting. It has taken away from what is the idea, which is to allow these people to live another life. Harry was marvellous with these people and showing that life is worth living. Now it’s all about Meghan and Harry follows behind.”

The Duke of Sussex returns to the UK in just over a week for a ceremony marking the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.

Harry will attend the thanksgiving service at St Paul’s Cathedral, London, on May 8, where he will give a reading.

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Invictus Games Vancouver Whistlers 2025's One Year To Go Winter Training Camp

The next games will be held in Vancouver, Canada, in 2025. (Image: Getty)

He was last seen in the UK in February for a brief visit to see King Charles after his cancer diagnosis, and next week marks the first major event he will have attended in the UK for some time.

The prince first launched the Invictus Games in 2014 in partnership with the Ministry of Defence.

The next games will be held in Vancouver, Canada, in 2025.

The door may not be fully closed on Prince Harry’s return into the royal fold, according to a royal expert.

After quitting royal life and moving to the US, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex went on to launch several attacks on Harry’s estranged relatives, causing a major rift between both camps.

Soon after settling down in Montecito, Calif., the duo signed on the dotted line for a series of tell-all projects, each of which revealed bombshell details about life in the palace.

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, speaking onstage about mental wellness at the Project Healthy Minds' World Mental Health Day Festival 2023 in New York City3
Former royal butler Grant Harrold believes there’s one thing Prince Harry could do to win his old life back.Getty Images for Project Healthy Minds
After sitting down for an interview with Oprah Winfrey, the Sussexes went on to release their six-part Netflix documentary, as well as Harry’s protocol-shattering memoir, “Spare.”

And while hopes of a reconciliation may be slim at this time, King Charles’ former royal butler Grant Harrold believes there’s one thing Harry could do to win his old life back.

“The only way I see this happening is a public statement from Harry, where you come out and say that you were in a bad space and that [Spare] was a mistake,” Harrold exclusively told The Post.

“I don’t think that’s going to happen. Some bad things were said, and some families never patch things up, and that’s how it is forevermore,” he said, adding that Harry “will regret” the things he wrote in his book.

Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, walking on stage at the closing ceremony of the Invictus Games Düsseldorf 20233
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex quit royal life in 2020 and moved to the US.Getty Images for the Invictus Games Foundation
“Harry has got a big heart, and a part of him probably wishes things would be different,” Harrold added.

Last month, the Sussexes were urged to stop “monetizing” their links to the Windsor clan if they ever want to be welcomed back into the royal family — at any capacity.

Still, while there is a chance for Harry to be let back into the royal fold, Harrold says he and his wife, Meghan Markle, will never get back the relationship they once had with the Prince and Princess of Wales.

Prince William, Prince Harry, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and other Royals at the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II near Wellington Arch in London, England3
A public apology from Harry could be the thing that finally mends the rift between both camps, Harrold claims.Mirrorpix / MEGA

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“[Harry] caused damage and broke down trust,” Harrold exclusively told The Post. “It’s difficult when you’re a future monarch.”

“I doubt they’ll ever get back the relationship they had originally. That was a very different relationship built on trust,” he said, adding that “too much damage” has already been done. “It’s going to take time. William is a tough character. He’s a good guy.”

Lynn Carratt reveals why Meghan’s series of scandals are back and calls her ‘hypocritical’

Meghan Markle has faced criticism for “hypocrisy” following the launch of her new luxury brand, American Riviera Orchard.

PR expert Lynn Carratt from PressBox PR commented that the brand’s introduction, featuring a video of Meghan in her high-end kitchen, may not resonate with the general public. Carratt questioned the affordability of the products and highlighted the inconsistency between Meghan’s advocacy for the underprivileged and her promotion of luxury items

Carratt noted “You can’t one minute be championing the underprivileged and then the next minute standing in your luxury kitchen wearing designer togs and selling luxury homemade products. Despite the criticism, Carratt did not believe Meghan was directly exploiting her royal title for the prand. emphasizing that the brand reflects her current iifestyle in Montecito, often cailed the American Riviera.


The brand aunch is also expected to coincide with a ne.v Netflix cookery show featuring Meghan, where she will showcase and seli her own products.