In the long and tangled story of monarchy, loyalty, and the symbols nations choose to honor, Uganda's military chief has withdrawn his country from the Invictus Games — a competition for wounded soldiers — citing fidelity to King Charles III over any association with Prince Harry and Meghan. The decision, announced without warning on social media, followed an official royal household letter clarifying that Harry and Meghan no longer hold working royal status. It is a reminder that the fractures within one family can ripple outward, reshaping alliances and allegiances far beyond the palace wall