The two most recent stories about Prince Harry being nominated for the Patt Tillman Award and sharing about his late mother, Princess Diana, have once again caused a stir. Is it true that no matter what the royal couple do, they can’t escape the vortex of criticism?
The departure of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from the British Royal Family in 2020 has left a lasting impression on the public. Since moving to the United States, the couple has been the center of attention with a series of shocking revelations about the British Royal Family. Most recently, Harry’s nomination for the prestigious Patt Tillman Award has been met with fierce opposition from around the world. Although Harry still attended the award ceremony, he did not receive the warm welcome he expected.
Witnessing the mixed reactions surrounding Harry, British royal expert Cameron Walker commented on the Royal Record Podcast: “To be honest, Harry is in a dilemma. He has created a lot of enemies or people who don’t like him because of what has happened in the past four years. No matter what he does, whether it’s contributing to the Invictus Games or winning a prestigious award, Harry is always criticized by a part of the public. No matter what Harry or Meghan do, they can’t please everyone.”
Last week, Harry and his wife Meghan Markle attended the Patt Tillman Awards, presented by ESPN. The awards honor individuals in the sports field who have made significant contributions to the community. Harry was honored for founding the Invictus Games, an international sporting event for military personnel injured or ill while on duty.
In an emotional speech, Harry paid tribute to his late mother, Princess Diana: “A mother’s love is a sacred feeling that can overcome any loss, no matter how great.” He also thanked the Tillman family, “especially Pat’s mother Mary Tillman” , after she expressed her displeasure at Harry’s nomination for the award.
However, Harry’s nomination for the award has caused controversy. A petition with nearly 77,000 signatures has been created, calling on the organizers to reconsider their decision. Pat Tillman’s mother Mary Tillman also said she was “shocked” that Harry was nominated when “there were much more deserving candidates” . Pat Tillman was a former NFL player and US Army Ranger. He sacrificed his life in Afghanistan in 2004. The prestigious award is named after him to honor his contributions to the country.