Prince Harry has faced significant backlash after being nominated for the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the upcoming ESPY awards in Los Angeles. The nomination, which recognizes his work with the Invictus Games, has been met with criticism from various quarters, including Pat Tillman's mother, Mary, who expressed shock and disapproval. Mary Tillman criticized ESPN for not consulting the family and questioned the decision to honor a controversial figure like Prince Harry. A petition has also been launched to demand that ESPN rescind the award, as noted by Sky News host Rita Panahi. Royal commentator Kinsey Schofield and media personality Piers Morgan have also voiced strong opposition, arguing that more deserving individuals could have been chosen for the honor.
The Pat Tillman award should not be doled out to the likes of Prince Harry - a man of dishonour and indignity who comes nowhere near the selfless legacy of the late US war hero, writes Piers Morgan. https://t.co/dj6ION0XQX
Pat Tillman will be turning in his grave as royal traitor Harry is honored in his name. https://t.co/0aWUgtdD1E
.@piersmorgan: Pat Tillman will be turning in his grave as royal traitor Harry is honored in his name https://t.co/hWHcxsFqTU https://t.co/vp25N0pXOg
Sky News host Rita Panahi says a petition has already been launched to demand ESPN rescind the honour given to Prince Harry. https://t.co/64tFZFmJFG
Royal commentator Kinsey Schofield slams the Sussexes for "playing a game", as war hero Pat Tillman's mum expresses shock at Prince Harry winning an award in her son's name. "There are people more deserving that could use this platform, she believes ESPN made a mistake!" @iromg https://t.co/EfJrvyhh5K
The Duke of Sussex has been nominated for a major gong at the ESPY award ceremony in Los Angeles this month for his work with the Invictus Games, however not everyone is thrilled with the announcement. https://t.co/97iSkPxmcH
🚨BREAKING: Pat Tillman’s mom, Mary RIPS ESPN for choosing Prince Harry to receive the ESPY named in Pat's honor. “I am shocked as to why they would select such a controversial and divisive individual to receive the award” She says ESPN didn't ask the family for permission 😳 https://t.co/5M5XeFKxZZ
The decision to give the Duke of Sussex a sports award named after an American war hero killed in Afghanistan has been criticised by the soldier’s mother https://t.co/S4PturWShJ
Prince Harry suffers fresh blow as petition launched to stop Duke of Sussex from receiving award https://t.co/MSEa9LtFpx