Prince Harry faced harsh criticism for his recent appearance at the Service Members of the Year Awards. Making a surprise appearance, he addressed the audience via a video message during the April 25th awards ceremony. In the video, Prince Harry presented the Soldier of the Year award, speaking about his encounter with Sergeant First Class Elizabeth Marks at the Invictus Games in Orlando in 2016, where she won four gold medals in swimming.
During his message, Harry praised Marks for her courage, resilience, and determination, emphasizing her ability to turn pain into purpose and inspire others. However, his appearance drew criticism from royal fans, especially regarding his choice to wear military medals on his lapel. Some fans took to social media to express their disapproval, with one user commenting, "Harry looks ridiculous wearing those medals," while another said, "Is this recent? How embarrassing."
The criticism extended to Reddit, where users discussed Harry's medals, with one explaining that they were mostly commemorative and not necessarily indicative of his personal achievements. Despite the backlash, Prince Harry's participation in the awards ceremony, as well as his choice to wear military medals, has sparked debate and raised questions about his actions and motivations.