The Invictus Games Foundation, which supports wounded, injured, and sick service members, has recently been pleading for more donations and assistance.
However, the foundation’s plea comes amidst mounting criticism towards Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who have been accused of treating the games as their personal bank account.
In a statement addressing the situation, the Invictus Games Foundation expressed its desire to expand its services, but emphasized the need for additional support.
The foundation stated that their resources are overwhelmed due to high demand, and their mission is to assist as many members of the international wounded service community as possible.
They urged people to consider donating to the foundation.
This acknowledgment from the foundation has sparked backlash from royal fans, who quickly called out Harry and Meghan under the post.
One person criticized Meghan’s involvement in the 2025 Fashion Week, suggesting that the couple should be removed from the foundation.
Another individual expressed anger towards the couple for allowing themselves to be taken advantage of, stating that people will not donate until the veterans are prioritized.
A third commenter demanded transparency from the Invictus Games administrators, urging them to disclose the amount of money spent on the Sussexes.
Without accountability, the commenter argued, the foundation cannot move forward and properly honor the veterans.
The reputation of the Invictus Games brand has suffered greatly due to the couple’s association with it.
Even the mere mention of collaboration with the Sussexes is seen as detrimental.
A royal expert commented on this, stating that Meghan and Harry’s silence regarding their plans for their Netflix deal is perplexing.
The couple signed a five-year contract with the streaming platform shortly after stepping down from their royal duties.
While they have released a docuseries and a documentary on Harry’s work with the Invictus Games, they have remained tight-lipped about future projects.
The expert, Richard Fitzwilliams, warned that if they want to renew their contract in 2025, they need to be more proactive and transparent.
He suggested that their silence could have negative consequences but also left room for them to salvage the situation by producing meaningful work.
The challenges faced by Harry and Meghan extend beyond their media ventures.
Their income has become limited, and doubts have arisen about their ability to contribute meaningfully beyond their criticisms of the royal family.
Tom Bauer, a royal author, noted that the couple had positioned themselves to live a lavish lifestyle, but their financial resources are now constrained.
Bauer even speculated that if pushed into a corner financially, they may resort to making further damaging statements.
As the year progresses, it seems that Harry and Meghan’s aspirations for a successful media empire are crumbling.
The Invictus Games Foundation’s plea for support highlights the growing dissatisfaction with the couple’s actions.
Whether they can regain public favor and secure their future in the entertainment industry remains uncertain.