Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made an appearance at the Invictus Games, ensuring all eyes were on them.
However, instead of engaging with the veterans, they opted for a more detached approach—waving from the comfort of a golf cart. As wounded veterans stood in a long, cold corridor, the perfectly able-bodied couple was chauffeured past them, basking in the admiration like royalty. This, of course, is ironic considering Harry has repeatedly expressed his disdain for royal life. Yet, that didn’t stop the two from soaking in the applause as if it were their birthright.
Videos from the event captured the Sussexes cruising past veterans in a buggy, grinning as if they were on a Disneyland ride rather than attending an event dedicated to honoring wounded warriors. Spectators were left puzzled, wondering why the veterans—the actual heroes—were left standing while Harry and Meghan enjoyed the spotlight. One observer summed it up perfectly, pointing out that two able-bodied individuals were driven past disabled veterans, some in wheelchairs, instead of taking the time to walk through the group, shake hands, and offer personal acknowledgments. With cameras following their every move, their actions felt less about honoring service members and more like another carefully curated PR moment.
This is hardly the first time Harry and Meghan have managed to make an event about themselves, but this instance was particularly blatant. The optics were jarring—two healthy adults receiving VIP treatment while the very people they were there to support stood by in the background. Another commentator asked the question many were thinking: who was truly being honored here, the veterans or Harry and Meghan? From the outside, it seemed as though the Sussexes had mistaken the Invictus Games for their own personal publicity platform.
This incident is just another entry in the growing list of questionable choices made by Harry and Meghan. Harry has repeatedly turned on his own family, betraying his former Commander-in-Chief and airing grievances that embarrass the monarchy. He once accepted nearly $40 million from UK taxpayers to fund a wedding he later downplayed as unnecessary, and now he is seeking another $40 million for an Invictus Games event in Birmingham. He openly bragged about his military kill count, putting active troops in danger, and is suing his father’s government for security—essentially demanding British taxpayers fund his chosen exile.
Adding to their list of controversies, Harry and Meghan staged a strange photo op in Nigeria, featuring fake wounded veterans in a fake hospital. Harry has even publicly entertained the idea of using military assets against his own father, the King of England. His past scandals include partying naked in Las Vegas while still serving in the Royal Army, fabricating stories with ease, and using his own children as emotional leverage against two grandfathers battling serious illnesses. Meghan, for her part, continues to build a reputation for manipulation and victimhood. Conveniently, she reopened her Instagram just in time for the Invictus Games, sharing curated clips of Harry dancing to portray a fun, relatable image—an obvious attempt to control the narrative.
The most unfortunate part of all of this is that the veterans—the true heroes—are being overshadowed by the drama. These men and women have made real sacrifices, lost limbs, endured lifelong injuries, and yet still stand with dignity. And yet, here they were, lining up to cheer for two individuals who have done nothing but turn on their own country, their own families, and even former comrades. At this point, even their most devoted supporters must be questioning their loyalty. What kind of leader takes an event meant to celebrate resilience and sacrifice and turns it into yet another self-serving spectacle?
To the veterans who refused to play along, who chose not to clap on command for the Sussex PR machine, respect is due. It takes real courage to stand against hypocrisy and say, “No, I won’t be part of this charade.”
