The clash between Prince Harry and Piers Morgan ignited when the Duke of Sussex claimed that he received no support for his mental health struggles upon returning from Afghanistan. This statement was made in the context of his new Netflix series. However, Morgan, in his commentary on a mailplus.co.uk article, pointed out a contradiction. He highlighted how Prince Harry had previously acknowledged his brother's significant support in an interview.
Piers Morgan, known for his vocal criticism of Meghan and Harry, expressed his frustration with the Duke's shifting narratives. He described him as a "spoiled twerp" who frequently portrayed himself as a victim and questioned the authenticity of his claims.
Prince Harry's past military service came under scrutiny as well. He had served in Afghanistan during two tours, notably as Captain Harry Wales, where he operated as a gunner on Apache Attack Helicopters. Morgan referenced the time when pictures of Harry partying in Las Vegas, including a game of strip billiards, made headlines. This incident occurred shortly before his second tour of duty in Afghanistan.
Prince Harry had previously spoken about the intense media scrutiny he faced in the aftermath of the Las Vegas photos, even though they were initially published in America. Despite early compliance with Palace requests for privacy, the Duke faced media attention for his actions in Las Vegas.
The discussion around Prince Harry's Netflix series, "Heart of Invictus," which focuses on the Invictus Games for injured veterans, offered a nuanced perspective. While the series celebrated the organization's important work, it also reignited tensions with the Royal Family. In the documentary, Harry revealed his emotional struggles upon returning from Afghanistan, emphasizing that he felt unsupported. This contradicted his previous acknowledgment of Prince William's substantial support in 2017.
Several sources with knowledge of the situation over the years raised doubts about Harry's claims, noting that they did not intend to diminish his personal experiences. Some suggested that he had a selective memory, as he had previously written in his biography about killing Taliban insurgents during his tours.
Mental health awareness was not as prominent during his first tour in 2008, and it was only after his second tour in 2013 that he began to confront the trauma he had carried since Princess Diana's tragic car crash 16 years earlier.
