In a shocking turn of events, veterans of the Invictus Games have booed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle after it was revealed that they had cut 70% of the athletes' scenes from the promotional video for the upcoming games.
The video, which was released on Monday, features Harry and Meghan speaking about the importance of the games and the impact they have on the lives of wounded veterans. However, many veterans have expressed their disappointment with the video, saying that it is more about Harry and Meghan than it is about the athletes.
"It's clear that Harry and Meghan are using the games to boost
their own profile," said one veteran. "They're more interested in
self-promotion than they are in helping veterans."
Another
veteran said that she was "appalled" by the way the athletes had been
treated. "They're the real heroes, but they've been reduced to bit players
in Harry and Meghan's show," she said.
The booing of Harry and Meghan is a sign of the growing anger
and resentment that many veterans feel towards them. In recent months, the
couple have been accused of being out of touch with the British public and
of being more interested in celebrity than in duty.
The Invictus
Games are a major event for wounded veterans, and they are a chance for them
to come together and compete in a variety of sports. However, the
controversy surrounding Harry and Meghan has overshadowed the games, and it
is unclear how much support they will receive from the public.
It
remains to be seen whether Harry and Meghan will be able to repair the
damage that has been done. However, it is clear that the booing of veterans
is a major setback for them and for the Invictus Games.
