In a surprising move, Harry and Meghan shared a photo on the Archibald Foundation website to honor service personnel on Veterans Day and Remembrance Day.
The couple wrote a heartfelt message expressing their gratitude for service members around the world and their families, acknowledging the sacrifices they have made.
They also highlighted their collaboration with various organizations that support veterans and military families, including the Invictus Games Foundation, The Mission Continues, Team Rubicon, Scotty’s Little Soldiers, and The Greatest Generations Foundation.
The message concluded with a simple yet powerful statement: “Today and every day, thank you for your service.”
However, the photo chosen by Harry and Meghan raised eyebrows among royal fans.
Many pointed out that it was an old picture from the Invictus Games in April, which featured a greater Sanchez and Cora.
Critics accused the couple of using any opportunity for self-promotion, suggesting that their loyalty lies solely with financial gain.
The backlash was fierce, with one person describing them as “frauds” who exploit any occasion for personal publicity.
The controversy surrounding the photo has led to speculation among fans.
Some believe that it is evidence of a complete split between Harry and Meghan, while others view it as an attempt to compete with the rest of the royal family.
In contrast, the Prince and Princess of Wales, Charles and Camilla, paid tribute to the armed forces by subtly changing their social media profile pictures to one taken during the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall in 2018.
This gesture was seen as a mark of respect for Remembrance Sunday.
King Charles and the Queen Consort also followed suit, updating their social media pages with images reflecting their support for the armed forces.
Benjamin Smallbrook and Cora reported that King Charles would lay a wreath during the annual Remembrance Day service at the Cenotaph, paying homage to his grandfather, King George VI, and Queen Elizabeth.
Prince William would also lay a wreath, while Harry and Meghan would watch the proceedings from afar.
Interestingly, this controversy comes on the heels of another incident involving Prince Harry’s wreath on Remembrance Day.
The wreath, previously displayed at a poppy factory in Richmond, London, was removed, further fueling speculation about Harry’s distancing from his royal life.
The factory, which has been producing wreaths and poppies for the past century to honor fallen armed force members, decided to remove Harry’s wreath along with all duplicates.
Wreaths from other members of the royal family, including King Charles, the late Queen, Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Hassan, and Prince William, remain on display for the public to see.
It is worth noting that in 2020, Harry had requested the Royal Family to lay a wreath on his behalf, but his request was denied.
This decision, coupled with the removal of his wreath from the poppy factory, further highlights the growing divide between Harry and the rest of the royal family since his departure from his senior role and relocation to the United States.
The controversy surrounding Harry and Meghan’s choice of photo for Veterans Day has sparked outrage among royal fans.
While the couple intended to honor service personnel, their decision to use an old picture has drawn criticism and accusations of self-promotion.
As tensions continue to rise, it remains to be seen how this latest controversy will impact Harry and Meghan’s relationship with the royal family and their public image moving forward.