Fifth Invictus Games will be staged in the Netherlands, says Harry

THE DUKE of Sussex, inset, has announced the fifth Invictus Games will be staged in the Netherlands in May 2020.

Harry said that the Hague would be the host city for the latest instalment of the Games, a Paralympic-style event for wounded and injured military veterans from across the globe and those still serving.

The Duke will travel with his new wife the Duchess of Sussex to Australia in October for the fourth Invictus Games, which will be staged in Sydney.

Harry, the patron of the Invictus Games Foundation, which oversees the delivery of the tournament, said: “The Netherlands has supported the Games from the very beginning, and I know that everyone there will fully get behind and support the soldiers and veterans who have served their countries so bravely.”

The Duke founded the Invictus Games, staging the first tournament in London in 2014, followed by Orlando in 2016, and Toronto last year – an event which was attended by wife-to-be.

The Sydney Games, staged from October 20 to 27, will see more than 500 competitors from 18 nations compete in 11 adaptive sports.

The Hague was selected following a tender, with Sir Keith Mills, the Invictus Games Foundation chairman, noting “the bid exemplified the Invictus spirit”.

Meanwhile, the Duchess of Sussex will accompany the Queen when she carries out a series of official events in Cheshire on Thursday next week. The engagements will mark the first time the Queen and Meghan have taken part in Royal events together as a pairing. Harry wed Meghan Markle on May 19.