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Dutch King Gives Harry Biggest Snub as Invictus Games Conclude
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, met with King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands on the final day of the Invictus Games.
The two royals were seen exchanging warm greetings as Prince Harry, dressed in a dark blue suit and blue shirt, shook hands with the Dutch head of state.
King Willem-Alexander, sporting a smart casual look, paused briefly for a photo before entering the venue where veterans and service personnel from around the world were participating in the last competitions of this year’s event.
Mark de Cruyff, chairman of the ongoing tournament at The Hague, accompanied the two royals.
Inside the stadium, Prince Harry and the monarch watched a wheelchair basketball match between the Dutch and US teams.
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In one photograph, King Willem-Alexander appeared to be in stitches while Prince Harry engaged in conversation with him.
Fans of the Duke of Sussex quickly reacted to the cheerful photographs, with some mocking claims that the Dutch King would snub the Invictus Games despite it being held in his country.
However, many royal fans commented on this news, noting that Prince Harry waited until Meghan Markle had returned home before meeting with the King.
Some fans speculated that if it were Prince William and Kate Middleton, they would have been greeted at the airport.
Others argued that the pictures did not indicate a snub, but rather were part of a public relations effort from both sides.
However, it was reported that the snub occurred when Prince Harry and Meghan were not invited to stay on royal grounds and had to find accommodations in a hotel instead.
Furthermore, they were not invited to a dinner hosted by the Dutch royal family, which is known for their hospitality.
These actions led some fans to criticize the Dutch royals for their apparent lack of warmth towards the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who have stepped back from their royal duties and renounced their HRH titles, were not received by the Dutch royal family upon their arrival in the Netherlands for the Invictus Games.
According to the Daily Mail, they were not granted an audience with King Willem-Alexander nor offered a room in the royal palace.
This is surprising considering the close ties between the Dutch and British royal families.
In March, King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, and Princess Beatrix attended the service of Thanksgiving for Prince Philip in London.
Following the ceremony, Princess Beatrix joined the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester at a reception celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Anglo-Netherlands Society.
Despite these circumstances, King Willem-Alexander is expected to attend the closing ceremony of the Invictus Games later today.
As this edition of the Games concludes, Prince Harry has already generated excitement for future tournaments.
Next year, the Games will be held in Düsseldorf, Germany, featuring veterans and military personnel who have experienced physical or mental issues during their service.
Looking ahead to 2025, the Duke announced that the Games will return to Canada and take place in Vancouver and Whistler.
For the first time, the Winter Invictus Games will include sports such as alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, skeleton, and wheelchair curling.
The Duke expressed his excitement for the upcoming Winter Invictus Games, which will be held in partnership with the First Nations, emphasizing the spirit of truth and reconciliation with indigenous communities.
In conclusion, despite the perceived snub from the Dutch royal family, Prince Harry remained engaged in the Invictus Games and continued to promote the event’s future editions.
His dedication to supporting veterans and military personnel remains unwavering as the Games evolve and adapt to new locations and sports.
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