Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have confirmed their attendance at the closing ceremony of this year’s Invictus Games for injured service members in Germany.
Despite earlier reports suggesting that Meghan would not be with Harry in the UK on the night of the Queen’s passing anniversary, the couple will both be present at the event.
Omid Scobie, a trusted source close to the Sussexes, shared the news on social media, revealing that while Harry will be there for the entire duration of the Games, Meghan will join him later on and stay until the closing ceremony before returning to the US.
In addition to this announcement, a video has gone viral on social media showing a group of people seemingly ignoring Meghan during the Invictus Games 2022 in the Netherlands.
The footage captures the Sussexes attending the Jaguar Land Rover Driving Challenge at Zweeder Park on the first day of the Games.
Meghan was seen wearing a black tweed jacket with gold buttons designed by Celine, paired with casual jeans.
As Harry participated in the competition, Meghan enthusiastically cheered him on from the sidelines.
However, despite her animated presence, it appeared that no one engaged with her or acknowledged her presence.
According to Lady C, a notable commentator, Meghan’s decision to accompany Harry to Germany is seen by some as an attempt to salvage their troubled marriage.
With many issues yet to be resolved and financial negotiations underway, the couple needs to present a united front.
Furthermore, Meghan’s participation in the Invictus Games provides a perfect opportunity for a photo-op, which would benefit both her and Netflix.
Regardless of her marital status, the streaming platform is sure to attract viewers through Meghan’s involvement.
The Royal News Network on X recently published a scathing article criticizing Meghan’s impact on the Invictus Games.
The piece argued that the competition, which is meant to embody honor, sacrifice, respect, and service, has been overshadowed by the couple’s self-centered behavior.
Rather than demonstrating honor, Meghan allegedly pressured Harry to prioritize attending the Lion King premiere over military memorial services, in order to further her own career prospects.
Instead of sacrifice, the Sussexes are accused of pursuing greed, constantly seeking financial gain.
Moreover, Meghan’s actions, such as her overly dramatic curtsy on Netflix, were seen as disrespectful towards both Harry’s grandmother and the country.
Furthermore, the article highlighted Meghan’s extravagant spending during the previous Games.
She reportedly debuted outfits worth a staggering $65,000, including a $15,000 necklace and $1,000 sunglasses.
This amount far exceeds the yearly salaries of many military families.
Critics argue that the couple’s focus on themselves and their public image detracts from the purpose of the Invictus Games, which should be centered around the veterans themselves.
Harry, who played a pivotal role in establishing the event, is now being held responsible for allowing it to become the “Meghan and Harry show.”
Considering these criticisms, there are growing calls for the Invictus Games to reconsider their association with Prince Harry or to prohibit Meghan’s involvement.
Critics question what Meghan truly brings to the event, aside from flaunting expensive clothes and attempting to appear charitable.
Her speeches are often seen as empty platitudes, filled with carefully crafted but ultimately meaningless words.
Furthermore, her constant need to be physically attached to her husband raises questions about their dependence on each other.
Detractors argue that her presence only serves to divert attention away from the true heroes of the Games, which is a disservice to the veterans.
As the Invictus Games approach, the spotlight remains on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Their attendance at the closing ceremony will undoubtedly draw significant media attention, but the question of their contribution to the event and its core values continues to be debated.