Does Meghan Markle have the ‘worst judgment of anyone in the entire world’? Following claim by Princess Diana’s former confidante Tina Brown, we recall her questionable calls… and there’s plenty to choose from
Going with Harry to accept the Pat Tillman award – despite objections from Mr Tillman’s mother over the award
The Pat Tillman Award is named after the iconic NFL player and late US Army Ranger who gave up his lucrative sporting career to enlist in the army in the wake of 9/11. He died in Afghanistan in 2004 due to friendly fire.
Prince Harry accepted the prestigious military honour in July 2024, but it quickly drew criticism, not least from Mr Tillman’s mother, Mary Tillman, who said he was too ‘privileged’ and other soldiers were more deserving.
Harry faced calls to reject the award because it has typically gone to unsung veterans. More than 76,000 people signed a petition demanding the decision was reversed.
Mary Tillman told the Mail that she was ‘shocked’ it would go to ‘such a controversial and divisive figure’, adding: ‘There are recipients that are far more fitting. These individuals do not have the money, resources, connections or privilege that Prince Harry has.’
Mary Tillman was not at the ceremony, but Pat’s widow, Marie, was, and she looked on seriously as the award in her husband’s memory went to Harry.
Harry brushed off calls for him to turn down the prize from critics, including the former head of Britain’s Royal Navy Lord West, who warned the royal risked the wrath of military veterans.
As he accepted the award from three previous winners, Harry – who served two tours in Afghanistan – noted the struggles that military personnel face after they return from duty.
Although some condemned the choice of Prince Harry as a recipient of the award, ESPN defended it and cited his role in setting up the Invictus Games – which he mentioned as he dedicated the award to ‘the entire service community’.
Criticised for not having a defined brand and instead latching on the ‘Twitter cause of the moment’
The influential editor Tina Brown argues that Meghan lacks a defined ‘brand’ and instead latches on the ‘Twitter cause of the moment’.
SOURCE: HELLO