the star-studded ceremony, hosted by tennis legend Serena Williams.And while Harry was rumored to have been considering declining the coveted recognition, he ultimately decided to accept it.According to former royal butler Grant Harrold, who knew the royal personally, Harry did so to “stand up for what he believes in.”“I thought he was going to decline it because that’s just his nature, but maybe Harry has got to a point where he’s just decided he’s going to do what he wants and as I said, because of his military background and because of the Invictus Games, it’s something he feels really passionate about,” Harrold exclusively told The Post.“He’s accepting the award on the behalf of military personnel, so in a weird way he probably sees it as his duty to accept it.”“That’s why I think he’s done it and maybe he’s decided to ignore the people that are trying to be negative about it,” he added on behalf of Slingo.Harry was overcome with emotion after he was introduced by veterans and past Tillman Award winners and Invictus athletes Marine Sgt.
Kirstie Ennis, Army Sgt. Elizabeth Marks and US Air Force Master Sgt. Israel Del Toro Jr.“I stand here not as Prince Harry, Pat Tillman Award recipient, but rather a voice on behalf of the Invictus Games Foundation and the thousands of veterans and service personnel from over 20 nations who have made the Invictus Games a reality,” said the father of two, who quit royal life in 2020.
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