Piers Morgan has lots to say about some current scandals swirling round Prince Harry.
And none of it paints The Duke of Sussex in a really optimistic mild.
As you’ll have heard, Prince Harry was honored over the summer season on the ESPYs as a recipient of the Pat Tillman Award for Service.
This award is handed out to people who’ve made important contributions that echo the legacy of the previous NFL participant and US Military Ranger, who enlisted after the September 11 terrorist assaults.
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex go to Nigeria Unconquered, a charity group that works in collaboration with the Invictus Video games Basis, at a reception at Officersâ Mess on Might 11, 2024 in Abuja, Nigeria. (Picture by Andrew Esiebo/Getty Photographs for The Archewell Basis)
Questions About Harry’s {Qualifications}
Fairly just a few folks on the market don’t suppose Harry was certified for that distinction — even supposing he served within the British army for 10 years, together with two excursions in Afghanistan as a helicopter pilot.
He additionally created the Invictus Video games in 2014, an occasion that serves as a multi-sport, Paralympic-styled video games for wounded or injured servicemen and veterans.
It’s not a nasty resume.
However controversy simply follows Harry round virtually all over the place at this level.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attend a Sit Out on the Nigerian Defence Headquarters in Abuja on Might 11, 2024 as they go to Nigeria as a part of celebrations of Invictus Video games anniversary. (Picture by KOLA SULAIMON/AFP by way of Getty Photographs)
Piers Slams Harry
In his column for the New York Submit, Morgan was amongst those that took problem with this resolution by ESPN, completely GOING OFF on Prince Harry, who he trashed as a “royal traitor.”
“Pat Tillman is an American hero, a man who gave up serving his country to serve himself,” Morgan mentioned concerning the man who gave up knowledgeable soccer profession to combat overseas.
The journalist then in contrast Tillman to Harry as follows, saying the latter is…
“A man who so little understood the meaning of the word ‘duty’ that he swapped his job working for the public as a member of the British Royal Family for life in California as a greedy, money-grabbing celebrity trading off royal titles he does nothing to earn.”
Piers Morgan with the Interview of the Yr award throughout The TRIC Awards 2023 at Grosvenor Home on June 27, 2023 in London, England. (Picture by Kate Inexperienced/Getty Photographs)
Morgan concluded his rant with this straightforward level:
“Pat Tillman will be turning in his grave at this dishonoring of his name.”
Morgan has slammed Harry and Meghan Markle each likelihood he has had since they walked away from their Royal Household duties in 2020.
Most lately, Morgan accused Harry of “bullying” his royal relations. He additionally accused Meghan of making an attempt to upstage Kate Middleton when she was battling most cancers.
Pat Tillman’s Mom Agrees With Piers
Clearly, these are ridiculous allegations. However on the subject of Harry and the Tillman Award, Piers isn’t alone.
Prince Harry waves as he arrives to attend a ceremony marking the tenth anniversary of the Invictus Video games, at St Paul’s Cathedral in central London, on Might 8, 2024. (Picture by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP by way of Getty Photographs)
“I am shocked as to why they would select such a controversial and divisive individual to receive the award,” Mary Tillman, Pat’s mom, lately advised the Day by day Mail, including just a few days in the past:
“There are recipients which might be much more becoming.
“There are individuals working in the veteran community that are doing tremendous things to assist veterans.”
Responded ESPN to the blowback:
“ESPN, with the help of the Tillman Basis, is honoring Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, particularly for the work of The Invictus Video games Basis because it celebrates its tenth yr selling therapeutic by the facility of sport for army service members and veterans all over the world.
Whereas we perceive not everybody will agree with all honorees chosen for any award, The Invictus Video games Basis does unbelievable work and ESPN believes it is a trigger value celebrating.
