Prince Harry Suffers Fresh Blow as Close Ally Steps Down From Invictus Games

Blow for Prince Harry as pal steps down from Invictus Games after charity row

John James 'JJ' Chalmers, who was a Royal Marines reservist and gold medallist in the games, has stepped down as a trustee of the Invictus Games after two years

Prince Harry suffers fresh blow as close ally steps down from Invictus Games

Prince Harry has been hit by a fresh blow after his ally and close friend John James "JJ" Chalmers stepped down as a trustee from the Duke’s Invictus Games. The Royal Marines reservist and broadcaster, who was seriously wounded in the line of duty, has left his role after only two years in post. Mr Chalmers was appointed to the role in 2022 and celebrated the Games’s “transformational power” in helping wounded and sick veterans and still serving…

Prince Harry's Pal JJ Chalmers Quits Invictus Games Job

Share Tweet Pin Email By Molly Claire Goddard 6:57pm PDT, Aug 29, 2025 _ Prince Harry can't catch a break with his philanthropic work. First, the Duke of Sussex was accused of bullying the chair of his Sentebale charity, prompting him to step down from the organization he co-founded. Now an insider has revealed that Harry is suffering another loss: His friend JJ Chalmers will be stepping down as a trustee of the Invictus Games.Keep reading …