Prince Harry to be Honoured with the Pat Tillman Award Prince Harry is set to receive a prestigious award at a glamorous LA event hosted by Meghan Markle's close friend, Serena Williams.
The Duke of Sussex will be honoured with the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the 2024 ESPYS, scheduled for next month. According to ESPN, the award is "given to a person with a strong connection to sports who has served others in a way that echoes the legacy of the former NFL player and US Army Ranger, Pat Tillman."
Prince Harry is being recognized "in honour of his tireless work in making a positive impact for the veteran community through the power of sport."
At the same event, former NFL safety Steve Gleason, who has been battling ALS since 2011, will receive the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage. Legendary basketball coach Dawn Staley will be honoured with the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance.
Prince Harry served in the British armed forces for a decade before founding the Invictus Games Foundation. This foundation has "created an international platform to support wounded, injured, and sick servicemen and women." Now in its 10th year, the Invictus Games see these brave individuals, both serving and veterans, compete across different sports.
According to ESPN, the Invictus Games have "transcended borders and impacted lives across every continent, bringing together competitors from 23 nations, with continued support and programming 365 days a year."
Prince Harry will receive his award next month, with Meghan's close friend, Serena Williams, hosting the ESPYS. The tennis legend first met the Duchess at a Super Bowl party in 2010. Williams was later invited to Harry and Meghan's wedding in 2018 and also attended Meghan's star-studded baby shower in New York City while she was pregnant with Prince Archie.
Meanwhile, in other royal news, King Charles appeared exhausted while carrying out his official duties today. The courageous monarch showed subtle signs of "feeling a little tired" as he bid farewell to the Emperor and Empress of Japan after their multi-day visit to the capital.
