Prince Harry to disregard vets’ pleas for him to ‘step down’ from Invictus Games
Prince Harry has been told to ‘step down’ from the Invictus Games by veterans who feel the event has ‘lost meaning’, but one expert believes he will ignore the pleas.
The Duke of Sussex helped set up the Invictus Games in 2014 and was initially praised for his work, but a Royal commentator cited by the Express has suggested that his and Meghan Markle’s recent roles are ‘too royal‘.
Speaking GB News, Royal Biographer Angela Levin said that what was once seen as one of Harry’s “great achievements” is now “imperilled”.
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Host Mark Dolan also pointed out: “About 2,000 ex-military have left the games, as they say it’s lost its original meaning. There are some former veterans who would like Harry to step down.”
However, PR expert Ryan McCormick doesn’t believe Harry will take notice of the criticism from traditionally Sussex-critical media.
Speaking exclusively to The Mirror, he said: “Harry had no qualms about being honoured as a ‘Legend of Aviation’ in January so I don’t believe he’ll heed calls to step down from the Invictus Games.”
However, he did suggest stepping down could pay off for Harry.
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Ryan explained: “If The Duke did, however, and said it was out of respect to veterans, it could be a sizable boost of positive PR.”
Angela, herself known to often slam the pair, directed her ire mainly at Meghan.
She said: “It’s become much too royal. Meghan makes the speeches, she actually led a march where some of the ex-military people were either physically, emotionally or psychologically damaged, or all of it, during the fighting.”
Levin highlighted that many are dissatisfied with this because Meghan lacks experience with military marching, and they oppose her participation.
Angela said that while Prince Harry’s engagement with veterans once impressed her, Meghan Markle’s involvement doesn’t strike the same chord.
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A source close to the charity praised Harry’s past efforts: “Harry was brilliant with them – when I went round with him to talk to them, he was marvellous at giving them a feeling that life was worth living.
“I couldn’t believe how good he was, spending three or four minutes talking to them.”
They continued, expressing concern over the current focus: “Now it’s all about Meghan mainly and Harry follows behind, and I don’t think people want that.”
The pair’s representatives have been contacted for comment.
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