Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Criticized Over Invictus Games Handling

Criticism of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

• 🎯 A former major in the British Army, Edward Bortescu, has criticized Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, labeling them as "narcissists" for their handling of the Invictus Games.
• 💔 Bortescu stated that the wounded veterans of Invictus are "utterly and irrevocably done" with the couple, feeling they are being used for "grotesque theater" and "desperate for applause."

Invictus Games and Shifting Focus

• 💡 Prince Harry originally founded the Invictus Games in 2014 with the Princess Trust, initially focusing entirely on the veterans.
• 📉 Following "Mexit," Harry became less hands-on, leading to a perception among some that the couple is using the games for public relations.
• 🚶 Over 2,000 members have reportedly quit the Invictus Games in the last two years due to feeling "used" by the couple for PR.

Charity Work and Controversies

• ⚠️ This criticism comes amidst other reported issues with Prince Harry's charitable endeavors.
• 💔 His co-founded charity, Sentebale, faced public disputes between Harry and the chairwoman, leading to his resignation and that of board members.
• ⚖️ The UK Charity Commission blamed both parties for making the dispute public, though Harry was cleared of bullying.
• 🚨 Africa Parks, another organization Harry is involved with, has faced reports of employees raping locals in the Congo and Central African Republic.
• 💰 Additionally, Harry's own charity, Archwell, reportedly gave over $50,000 to an individual with anti-Israel and potentially anti-Semitic views, without proper research.