Prince Harry faced a wave of criticism on social media after his attendance at the 2023 Warrior Games sparked outrage among some users.
The hashtag #BunkerHarry quickly trended on Twitter, with individuals sharing their opinions on the Prince’s actions.
During the closing ceremony of the Warrior Games, Harry expressed his gratitude, stating, “My spirit is renewed, so thank you, every single one of you.”
However, not everyone was pleased with his presence.
One Twitter user, who identified as a former army veteran, expressed their disbelief, stating, “Are you kidding me?
He’s an arsehole, a whiny drug addict, and a traitor to his own military family and country.”
This sentiment was echoed by others using the hashtag #PrinceHarryIsATraitor.
Another Twitter user accused Harry of exploiting real veterans in the United States for personal gain, saying, “This entitled prick is using and exploiting real veterans in the United States for PR and clout, and it makes me want to vomit.”
They also suggested a connection between Netflix canceling the release of “Heart of Invictus” and Harry’s involvement in the Warrior Games.
Harry has faced backlash before, particularly when he wrote about his time in Afghanistan and his controversial memoir, “Spare.”
In the book, he mentioned flying six missions during his second tour of duty in 2012-2013, resulting in the loss of human lives.
He stated that he neither felt proud nor ashamed of this fact, considering those he killed as mere chess pieces taken off the board.
This revelation triggered a strong reaction from the public.
Responding to Harry’s claims, one commenter disputed his assertions, saying, “He didn’t kill anyone.
He never fired a shot at any active target.
I was there on the same base as him, and it was all just a photo opportunity.”
Another individual claimed to have firsthand knowledge of Harry’s behavior during his time in the military, stating, “My husband served alongside him in Australia.
Harry was rude and privileged, with guards outside his tent and luxuries that other soldiers didn’t have.
He played PlayStation all night, and that interview where he ran out was all fake.
He ran to protection.”
Colonel Tim Collins, known for his pre-battle speech in Iraq, criticized Harry’s conduct, stating that it does not align with the values of the British Army.
He expressed his disappointment, saying, “Amongst his assertions is a claim that he killed 25 people in Afghanistan.
That’s not how you behave in the Army.
It’s not how we think.”
Collins further accused Harry of betraying the military that once embraced him, following his public criticisms of his birth family.
Ben McBean, a Royal Marine who lost an arm and a leg in Afghanistan, had previously been praised by Harry as a hero.
However, even he weighed in on the controversy, urging the Prince to “shut up.”
McBean expressed concern about the company Harry keeps, suggesting that if they were good people, someone would have advised him to stop.
Lord Kim Darroch, former National Security Advisor, also voiced his reservations about Harry’s disclosures regarding his service in Afghanistan.
He shared the security concerns raised by military experts and emphasized the need to respect all those who fought in the war.
Having visited Afghanistan multiple times during his tenure, Lord Darroch acknowledged the dangers faced by British servicemen, with over 500 lives lost in the conflict.
Prince Harry’s appearance at the 2023 Warrior Games has stirred up a storm of controversy and criticism.
While some commend his support for veterans, others accuse him of exploiting the event for personal gain.
As the debate rages on, it remains to be seen how this latest chapter in Harry’s public life will unfold.