Prince Harry made a new appearance today but some royal fans were not impressed.
The Duke of Sussex appeared via video at the NATO military committee in New York to speak about how “the unconquerable heroes of Invictus symbolise strength, perseverance and resilience”.
Harry’s passion project, the Invictus Games, supports wounded, injured and sick service members and veterans.
While the duke was seen addressing the NATO officials from his home in Montecito, California, the charity was represented by a delegation that attended in person and included Dominic Reid, Chief Executive of Invictus; Lord Allen, Chancellor of the Board of Trustees; and Richard Smith, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer.
However, Harry’s appearance at the meeting was not perceived well by some royal fans who took to social media to express their views.
One user wrote on X: “This is a f*****g joke. What country does Harry represent? What experience or wisdom can he offer? Do better. The world is laughing at @NATO.”
A second one agreed: “It’s embarrassing seeing a Z-list celebrity who these days is a bit of a joke being given a platform by NATO. He is all about publicity-seeking stunts to keep himself relevant.”