Prince Harry Ignites Controversy by Ignoring Criticism from Americans
Prince Harry has seemingly disappointed Americans by turning a deaf ear to their demands.
The Duke of Sussex is set to receive the Pat Tillman memorial award in Hollywood on July 11, sparking a furious backlash from some Americans who believe he does not deserve the honor.
Pat Tillman, a former NFL player, served in Iraq and Afghanistan after enlisting as an Army Ranger in 2002. The reaction to Harry's nomination for the award has been intense, including public criticism from Tillman's mother.
A petition demanding the organizers reconsider their decision, claiming Harry has been "involved in controversies that call into question his suitability to receive an honor of this magnitude," has now reached 70,000 signatures.
Despite facing backlash, Prince Harry has not addressed the controversy in his latest statement. He was nominated for the award due to his work as the founder of the Invictus Games, but his silence has done little to ease the tension.
With the next edition of the Invictus Games set to be held in Canada in 2025, Harry has remained reluctant to respond to the criticism. King Charles III's younger son has been warned that he might face boos at the public event.
