While Prince Harry and Markle enjoyed a lavish menu featuring delicacies such as Island oysters with apple middle nets, Fogo Island snow crab with truffle, Ontario rack of lamb with local goat cheese and mint, and Quebec duck and photograph sushi with pickled cherry, the veterans were served meals with frighteningly small portions and poor dishes lacking in protein.
The leaked veterans' menu on social networks revealed offerings like mashed potatoes, tomato soup, lemon cake, cheeseburger, and mushroom pasta. These meals were deemed completely insufficient to provide for the contestants participating in the games, lacking the necessary protein and nutrition. It's worth noting that some of the dishes from Meghan's cookbook were included on the menu, which some consider another PR stunt for the duchess.
Insiders claimed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle didn't pay much attention to the health of the attendees, as there were very few dishes containing protein. The main source of food for the veterans' menu reportedly came from World Central Kitchen (WCK).
However, upon further investigation, it was discovered that the financials and impact report of the foundation didn't mention the Invictus Games. Despite WCK receiving a significant donation of $300,000 from Archworld in 2021, which was less than 25% of the total funds received in donations, there was no apparent support for the Invictus Games.
The absence of the Invictus Games from the list of grantees in Archworld's tax returns and impact report raised questions about their purported commitment to veterans. Many people have criticized Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for their seemingly performative speeches and gestures of support while not allocating substantial funds to the cause. The revelation sparked outrage, as it appeared that they were profiting from the Invictus Games without making significant donations to support it.
It's important that their actions align with their words, and they demonstrate genuine care for veterans by investing in organizations like the Invictus Games. While Chef Andreas, who is highly regarded by CNN, has done commendable work, the connection between him and the royal couple may raise questions about potential future political influence.
