In a surprising turn of events, Prince Harry's nomination for a prestigious award honoring a US war hero has faced strong opposition from Americans. The Duke of Sussex, known for his work with the Invictus Games, was set to receive the award, but a petition launched on Change.org has garnered over 50,000 signatures, indicating a significant backlash against the decision.

The award in question, presented by the prestigious ESPY (Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly) Awards, was meant to recognize Prince Harry's "tireless work in making a positive impact for the veteran community through the power of sport" with his Invictus Games initiative. The Invictus Games, an international sporting event for wounded, injured, and sick servicemen and women, has been a passion project for the Prince since its inception in 2014.

However, the decision to honor Prince Harry with this award has not been well-received by many Americans, who have taken to social media and petition platforms to voice their discontent. According to royal commentator Charles Rae, the dissatisfaction with Prince Harry stems from the perception that he is seen as "entitled" and "not doing very much" in the eyes of many Americans.

"What we don't know is where the disagreement comes from," Rae told GB News. "Is it America? Is it Britain? Is it other places in the world? Because it's on Change.org. I just I think it just goes to show that there is a lot of dissatisfaction with Prince Harry, particularly in America now."

Rae acknowledged that Harry is a "hero" and a former soldier himself, but questioned the decision by ESPN, the award's organizer, to honor him. "As I said right at the start he is a hero, a soldier himself. There is no question about that. And he does deserve the award. But I question ESPN's decision to give it to him," Rae stated.

The mother of the war hero being honored, Mary, expressed her own surprise and disappointment at the decision to select Prince Harry for the award. "I am shocked as to why they would select such a controversial and divisive individual to receive the award. Some recipients are far more fitting," she said.

Mary went on to suggest that individuals working directly in the veteran community, without the same "money, resources, connections or privilege" as Prince Harry, would be more deserving of the recognition. "There are individuals working in the veteran community that are doing tremendous things to assist veterans. These individuals do not have the money, resources, connections or privilege that Prince Harry has. I feel that those types of individuals should be recognised," she stated.

The strong reaction from Americans has not gone unnoticed by ESPN, the organizer of the ESPY Awards. In a statement, the network defended its decision, stating that the Invictus Games Foundation, an organization founded by Prince Harry, "does incredible work" and that the award is meant to celebrate a "cause worth celebrating."

However, the petition and the strong reactions from Americans suggest that the decision to honor Prince Harry has struck a chord of dissatisfaction within the US. Many have taken to social media to express their outrage, with some accusing Prince Harry of being "out of touch" and "undeserving" of the honor.

The controversy has also highlighted the broader tensions between the British royal family and the American public. Since Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, stepped down from their royal duties and moved to the United States, they have faced increased scrutiny and criticism from some segments of the American population.

Some have accused the couple of exploiting their royal connections for personal gain, while others have praised them for their efforts to raise awareness on issues such as mental health and racial justice. The decision to honor Prince Harry with the ESPY Award has only served to reignite these tensions and further divide public opinion.

As the debate continues, it remains to be seen how this situation will unfold and whether Prince Harry's involvement in the award ceremony will move forward as planned or face further backlash from the American public. The controversy has once again highlighted the complex and often contentious relationship between the British royal family and their American counterparts.

In the end, the decision to honor Prince Harry with the ESPY Award has opened up a Pandora's box of emotions and opinions, with both supporters and critics of the royal family weighing in on the matter. The outcome of this situation may have far-reaching implications, not only for Prince Harry's public image but also for the ongoing relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States.


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