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Prince Harry, 35, has made another break from his sister-in-law Kate, Duchess of Cambridge this week as it was announced the two are no longer working on the same charity project. The Duke of Sussex is currently living in Los Angeles, US with his wife Meghan Markle and son Archie Harrison after stepping down as a senior royal this spring.

This week, it was announced his Endeavour Fund charity had merged with Harry’s multi-sport event Invictus Games.

The Endeavour Fund was previously held under The Royal Foundation ran by Kate and Harry’s brother Prince William.

Taking to Twitter on Monday, @WeAreInvictus said: “The Invictus Games Foundation is delighted to announce that the Endeavour Fund has been transferred across from The Royal Foundation and into the work of the Invictus Games Foundation.

“The Endeavour Fund will continue to support the ambitions of wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans but will now expand its activities across the international Invictus community.”

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The decision was reportedly made so Harry can continue working on the two charities following his decision to step down as a senior member of the Royal Family.

The Endeavour Fund was first established by the Duke of Sussex in 2012.

At the time he was patron of The Royal Foundation alongside the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, meaning he has now cut further ties with the couple.

The fund works with a range of organisations to “support the delivery of opportunities for those that have been injured in service to be part of a team again and take part in epic endeavours”.

One of Harry and Meghan’s last official engagements as senior royals was the Endeavour Fund awards on March 5.

The Invictus Games Foundation website reads: “Since the time of its inception, the Endeavour Fund has granted over £3,000,000 across over 100 endeavour activities that have supported over 6,000 wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans (WIS) to re-engage with sport or adventurous challenge after sustaining injury or falling ill during their time in the military.

“This includes being responsible for establishing and funding the original Invictus Games in 2014.

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“And this transfer now presents an exciting opportunity for both organisations to further their support for international members of the WIS community.”

Kate and William continue to run The Royal Foundation, which is currently focusing on COVID-19 relief efforts.

The description of the foundation reads: “Driven by a desire to make a difference together, The Royal Foundation is the primary philanthropic and charitable vehicle for The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

“Our programmes support a broad and ambitious spectrum of activities, bringing people, ideas and resources together to understand issues, explore creative solutions and be a catalyst for long-term impact.”

What is the Invictus Games?

The Invictus Games aim to use the power of sport to inspire recovery, support rehabilitation and generate a wider understanding and respect for wounded, injured and sick Servicemen and women.

Harry has previously spoken highly of his organisation, saying: “These Games have shone a spotlight on the ‘unconquerable’ character of servicemen and women, their families and the ‘invictus’ spirit.

“These Games have been about seeing guys sprinting for the finish line and then turning round to clap the last man in.

“They have been about teammates choosing to cross the line together, not wanting to come second, but not wanting the other guys to either.

“These Games have shown the very best of the human spirit.”

The fifth Invictus Games was due to be held from May 9 to 16 in The Hague, The Netherlands.

However, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the week-long even had to be postponed.

More than 500 competitors from 19 nations were due to compete in a series of adaptive sports.

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