Prince Harry has spoken publicly for the first time since the backlash over his announcement as the recipient of an annual award named after a US war hero.
The Duke of Sussex, 39, who is set to be honoured for his work with the Invictus Games, wished good luck to the UK squad following their selection ahead of a forthcoming winter version of the competition.
“The games present an incredible opportunity for our courageous service personnel and veterans to demonstrate their skills in new challenges,” he said.
However, Harry was advised in some quarters to not accept the award. Former head of the Royal Navy, Admiral Lord Alan West, said Harry should “sit back and not accept awards like this.”
Princess Charlotte, meanwhile, is said to be “taking care” the Princess of Wales, as she continues her treatment for an undisclosed type of cancer. The young royal, nine, is reportedly “protective” of her mother, 42, and royal biographer Ingrid Stewart said this was evident at last month’s Trooping the Colour.
“I think that Charlotte is really taking care of her mum,” she told The Mirror. “It was quite sweet the way she stood in front of her [on the Buckingham Palace balcony] and they kept chatting.”
Prince Harry’s recent public appearance marks his first since the controversy surrounding his selection for the prestigious award named after a US war hero. Despite the backlash, the Duke of Sussex, 39, graciously wished the UK squad good luck as they prepare for the upcoming winter version of the Invictus Games.
Speaking about the games, Harry highlighted the importance of providing an opportunity for service personnel and veterans to showcase their skills in challenging new competitions.
On the other hand, some voices advised Harry against accepting the award. Former head of the Royal Navy, Admiral Lord Alan West, suggested that Harry should refrain from accepting such honors.
In other news, Princess Charlotte has reportedly been a pillar of support for her mother, the Princess of Wales, during her medical treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer. The nine-year-old royal is said to be protective of her mother, as observed during last month’s Trooping the Colour event.
Royal biographer Ingrid Stewart commented on Charlotte’s caring nature towards her mother, noting how the young princess stood in front of her on the Buckingham Palace balcony, engaged in conversation with her.
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Source: New York Post
