Britain's Prince Harry visited the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) on Friday (July 10), the primary venue for the 2027 Invictus Games, his sporting event for wounded military veterans that is taking place in Birmingham, central England, next year.

The prince, 41, took part in several activities during his visit including wheelchair rugby and pickleball.

Harry arrived on Monday evening (July 6) for five days of engagements.

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Britain's Prince Harry plays wheelchair rugby, pickleball in venue visit of 2027 Invictus Games

VIDEO SHOWS: PRINCE HARRY TAKING PART IN ACTIVITIES DURING VISIT TO THE NATIONAL EXHIBITION CENTRE (NEC) THE PRIMARY VENUE FOR THE 2027 INVICTUS GAMES / HARRY SPEAKING ABOUT THE GAMES

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SHOWS: BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM (JULY 10, 2026) (UK POOL – Broadcast: No use UK. Digital: No use UK, except UK newspapers)

1. BRITAIN’S PRINCE HARRY IN WHEELCHAIR, WHEELING ONTO COURT

2. VARIOUS OF HARRY PLAYING WHEELCHAIR RUGBY

3. (SOUNDBITE) (English) BRITAIN’S PRINCE HARRY, SAYING:

“One year from today, the world will come here to the great city of Birmingham for the Invictus Games 2027. To bring the games back to the UK, 13 years after London 2014, obviously feels incredibly special for all of us. Not just because this is where the Invictus journey first began, but because Britain has always understood the importance of service.”

4. HARRY SHAKING HANDS AND SPEAKING WITH ATHLETE

5. HARRY GREETING ATHLETES

6. VARIOUS OF HARRY PLAYING PICKLEBALL

7. (SOUNDBITE) (English) BRITAIN’S PRINCE HARRY, SAYING:

“Today we've had a glimpse of what's waiting for us next summer. We've seen determination, we've seen laughter, some sweat, and we've seen people trying something new, cheering each other on, and proving once again that sport has an incredible way of bringing people together.”

8. HARRY CHEERING FOR PEOPLE

9. HARRY POSING FOR PHOTO WITH PERSON

10. (SOUNDBITE) (English) BRITAIN’S PRINCE HARRY, SAYING:

“Of course, while the games are famous for the competition, they have always been about more than the medals. At the heart of Invictus are the competitors, remarkable men and women who have served their countries and who continue to show us what courage really looks like. But no one gets to the start line alone. Families who stand beside them every step of the way. Friends who never stop believing. Volunteers who give their time so generously. Supporters who fill the stands. And communities who open their arms.”

11. HARRY TAKING PART IN RACE

12. HARRY AND OTHERS USING LASER PISTOLS, HARRY RUNNING

13. VARIOUS OF HARRY WALKING, HUGGING PERSON, APPLAUDING

14. (SOUNDBITE) (English) BRITAIN’S PRINCE HARRY, SAYING:

“The countdown starts now, and let's make Birmingham 2027 a games worthy of those who have served. Thank you.”

15. HARRY WALKING PAST CROWD AFTER SPEECH