Today, St Paul’s Cathedral hosted a poignant Service of Thanksgiving, celebrating a decade since the inaugural Invictus Games in London 2014. The event was attended by Prince Harry, the founding patron of the Games, along with members of the wounded, injured, and sick service personnel and veteran community.

The Invictus Games, a multi-sport event created specifically for wounded, injured, or sick armed services personnel and their associated veterans, has significantly impacted lives over the past ten years. It has not only aided in the physical recovery of participants but has also provided crucial mental health support.

Since 2016, the Invictus Games Foundation has played a vital role in supporting and delivering Team UK to the games. This effort has helped hundreds of veterans and serving personnel, along with their families, in their recovery journeys. The foundation highlighted the transformative power of sport and the remarkable determination, strength, passion, and team spirit demonstrated by every member of Team UK.

Looking ahead, the foundation is excited to continue this legacy by preparing for the next Invictus Games set to take place in Vancouver Whistler in 2025. An announcement regarding the members of Team UK is eagerly anticipated in July.

The Service of Thanksgiving not only reflected on the achievements of the past ten years but also set the tone for future endeavours, reinforcing the message that through sport, anything is possible.