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Prince Harry, also known as the Duke of Sussex, made a surprise appearance at the U.S. Army Recovery Care Program’s Warrior Games in San Diego, California on Monday.<\/p>\n

The event marked the final day of the adaptive sports tournament, where wounded, ill, and injured service members from all branches of the U.S. military compete.<\/p>\n

During his visit, Harry took the time to interact with athletes and their families, making the experience extra special for everyone involved.<\/p>\n

He even watched the sitting volleyball finals from the stands, showing his support for the participants.<\/p>\n

The U.S. Army Recovery Care Program expressed their gratitude to Prince Harry on Instagram, stating, “Thank you, Hashtag Duke of Sussex Prince Harry, for all you do to help our wounded, ill and injured service members.”<\/p>\n

However, not everyone was pleased with Harry’s presence at the Warrior Games.<\/p>\n

As he delivered a speech at the closing ceremony, some veterans in the audience expressed their disapproval by booing him.<\/p>\n

Despite the mixed reception, Harry remained positive and thanked the crowd for their support, saying, “My spirit is renewed, so thank you, every single one of you.”<\/p>\n

The U.S. Army ARCP shared a tweet featuring a photo of Prince Harry, along with a caption expressing their appreciation for his efforts in supporting wounded service members.<\/p>\n

However, this tweet sparked outrage on Twitter, with many users criticizing Harry and questioning his involvement.<\/p>\n

One Twitter user, Jenny’s phone, angrily wrote, “This is so wrong.<\/p>\n

Get him away from our soldiers.”<\/p>\n

Another user, Mankalas, questioned why Americans were tolerating a British prince who seemed to dislike their way of life.<\/p>\n

The backlash continued as more users voiced their opinions.<\/p>\n

User Arch Snipes called Harry a traitor and urged others to investigate his charity work.<\/p>\n

Gilly accused Harry of being a known drug user and claimed that his American visa application was being investigated by Homeland Security.<\/p>\n

These comments highlighted the widespread dissatisfaction with Harry’s role in speaking at a military event.<\/p>\n

The negative sentiment towards Harry’s participation in the Warrior Games extended to Reddit as well.<\/p>\n

User Secondhand Coke expressed concern over a foreign prince interfering in U.S. military affairs, describing him as mentally ill and intellectually deficient.<\/p>\n

They argued that Harry represented the very power from which America fought for independence.<\/p>\n

The criticism aimed at Harry and the decision to allow him to speak at the event continued to pour in.<\/p>\n

Many felt that Harry had made a grave mistake by addressing a military audience, considering the high regard and respect Americans hold for their service members and veterans.<\/p>\n

It is worth noting that the Warrior Games shares similarities with Prince Harry’s own Invictus Games, which he established in 2014.<\/p>\n

Both events provide wounded servicemen and women with the opportunity to compete against other nations in various sporting events.<\/p>\n

The next Invictus Games is scheduled to take place in September of this year.<\/p>\n

In April 2022, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attended the Invictus Games held in the Netherlands.<\/p>\n

This marked their third appearance together at the event, as the 2020 and 2021 editions were canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n

Prince Harry’s involvement in the Warrior Games, coupled with the backlash he faced for speaking at the closing ceremony, has sparked a heated debate about his role in the military community.<\/p>\n

While some appreciate his efforts to support wounded service members, others believe that he should not have been given a platform to address veterans.<\/p>\n

The controversy surrounding his appearance serves as a reminder of the deep respect and admiration Americans have for their armed forces.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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