It's not every day that the veterans, the very backbone of the Invictus Games, are left outraged—but here we are. Why? Because Prince Harry, it seems, has decided that charity isn't just about giving; it's about taking too, especially when it comes to footing the bill for some celebrity flair. Enter Katy Perry and Jelly Roll, who reportedly insisted on and received their full performance fees for Invictus events. Forget favors—Harry's circle of friends has a "pay me or lose my number" policy.
According to sources, Jelly Roll refused any discount for his charity gig. No hometown discounts, no "it's for a good cause" reductions—just straight business. And the rumors suggest that this is one of the reasons the charity is reportedly in trouble. If veterans weren’t already angry enough, this revelation has certainly pushed them over the edge. These heroes have given their blood, sweat, and tears for their countries, while Harry and Meghan's contributions seem limited to strolling in front of them in shorts and turning every event into a spectacle about themselves. Oh, and Meghan’s infamous walk with the veterans—an act so offensive that even royal watchers were taken aback. The veterans are supposed to be the heroes, but thanks to Harry and Meghan, it feels like the spotlight is being hogged by a couple who couldn’t read the room even with a neon sign and a GPS.
And let's not forget Meghan’s uncanny ability to turn any solemn moment into a personal circus. Some say she’s like the class clown who never grew up; others think it’s all part of a larger plan to drag England’s name through the mud for not crowning her Queen. Either way, the veterans aren’t laughing.
Here’s the kicker: veterans attending Invictus have to pay their own way—covering transportation, accommodation, health insurance, and more. Meanwhile, Harry and Meghan are allegedly using donations meant for these heroes to bankroll their luxury lifestyle. The veterans are struggling to make ends meet while the Sussexes and their celebrity pals are living it up in five-star hotels. As one outraged critic put it, the Invictus Games are taking advantage of the veterans by making them pay to attend while handing celebrities millions for a brief appearance. And Katy Perry? Apparently, she’s laughing all the way to the bank, with some critics calling her a money-grubber whose career is on a downward slide. Jelly Roll, with his oh-so-refined name, doesn’t escape the mockery either.
The veterans are furious, and honestly, who can blame them? Here’s an interesting fact: Archwell, the Sussexes' so-called philanthropic charity, has reportedly never made a single donation to Invictus—not one. And it's not just the veterans who are upset—critics everywhere are asking why Harry and Meghan expect others to donate their time and money when they won’t open their own wallets. It's no wonder some are calling for the games to be scrapped entirely.
Once a beacon of hope and inspiration for wounded veterans, Invictus has now become the Meghan and Harry show—a glitzy, self-indulgent spectacle where the real heroes are pushed to the sidelines. So, what's the takeaway here? Veterans are demanding Harry be removed from Invictus. They’re done with the grift, the disrespect, and being used as props in a royal reality show. If the Invictus Games want to survive, they might need to focus more on the veterans and less on the Sussexes' quest for celebrity stardom.
