Prince Harry’s closing speech at the 2023 Invictus Games has been criticized by war commentator and insider Lady Colin Campbell.
Despite aiming to inspire and educate the participants, Lady Campbell labeled his remarks as deceitful and called him an arch hypocrite.
The Games, which showcased the achievements of wounded servicemen and women from around the world, ran from September 9th to 16th.
During the event, Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, attended various activities and showed support for the participants.
However, Lady Colin Campbell revealed that she received information from Nacho, a friend of Harry’s, stating that the Duke of Sussex was asked to attend the European Polo Championship 2023 in Dusseldorf.
The request was for him to be present as a spectator, but he demanded a fee of $70,000 to be paid to his foundation, without specifying which one.
Unfortunately, the organizers rejected his demand.
Prince Harry’s greed caused disappointment and anger among his teammates, particularly Nacho Figueras.
As a consequence, Harry was expelled from Nacho’s Polo Club, and his name was removed from the Santa Barbara Polo Club schedules after the Invictus Games concluded.
This incident highlighted Harry’s focus on money rather than considering the opportunity to promote the sport and the city of Dusseldorf, which had invested $30 million to host the Invictus Games.
The 2023 European Polo Championships, scheduled from September 6th to 10th in Brandenburg, Germany, would have provided a chance for Harry to repair his image and demonstrate selflessness.
However, his request for a fee to participate deeply upset Mr. Stefan Scheller, the head of the Brandenburg government.
Consequently, Mr. Scheller lost faith in the Sussexes and expressed his desire for them to never visit Brandenburg.
While service is a universal concept, the financial support for the Sussexes’ acts of service as royals came from the royal family.
Their decision to pursue independence raises questions about how they will continue these acts without such backing.
It is evident that they are reluctant to spend their own money, especially when it comes to efforts that require physical labor, such as working at soup kitchens, cleaning animal shelters, or participating in beach clean-ups.
Their idea of service seems limited to lending their faces to charities in order to attract donations from wealthy individuals.
True philanthropy goes beyond writing checks and involves a genuine love and concern for humanity, accompanied by action.
Donating large sums of money has become a significant aspect of modern philanthropy, but it should not overshadow the importance of sincere compassion and hands-on involvement.
The Sussexes often describe themselves as humanitarians, yet their actions seem to contradict this claim.
In conclusion, Prince Harry’s demand for a substantial fee to attend the European Polo Championship and his prioritization of money over service have led to criticism and consequences.
His behavior has not only affected his reputation but also resulted in his expulsion from Nacho’s Polo Club.
The incident highlights the need for a reevaluation of the Sussexes’ commitment to philanthropy and genuine acts of service.