Prince Harry has come under fire for being nominated for the prestigious Pat Tillman Award for Service, with the Duke of Sussex being urged to turn down the accolade.
Prince Harry has come under fire from a former Royal Navy chief over his nomination for the esteemed Pat Tillman Award for Service, set to be presented at a high-profile awards ceremony in the US this month.
The awards, named in honour of ex-NFL player and US Army Ranger Pat Tillman who tragically lost his life in Afghanistan in 2004, are distributed by sports channel ESPN to those in the sporting world who have made significant positive impacts on others' lives. Admiral Lord Alan West, who served as First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff from 2002-06, has now joined the chorus of criticism against the royal, issuing him an eight-word caution regarding his nomination.
"Some of the blame must lie with ESPN. They like picking him because it gives them immense publicity. But this is rather bad publicity for Harry."Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.
"My advice to him is to sit back and not accept any awards at the moment. They are going his way because has such a high profile and people want to take advantage of that."
Royal Navy Armed Forces Royal Family
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Royal rift with Prince Harry and Prince Andrew has 'brought King Charles and Prince William closer'An ongoing royal rift with Prince Harry and Prince Andrew is said to have brought the King and Prince William closer together.
Read more »
Prince Harry plans to fly over to UK after being 'heartbroken' by Royal FamilyPrince Harry is reportedly planning to 'fly over' to the UK to face the Royal Family in an effort to repair the damage, having been snubbed from multiple Royal events
Read more »
Prince Harry voiced desire for new identity and nickname away from Royal lifePrince Harry has spoken out about his identity struggles and how he 'didn't care' what people called him as he adopted a new moniker away from the Royal Family.
Read more »
'Heartbroken' Prince Harry 'planning UK trip' to face Royal FamilyPrince Harry is reportedly planning to 'fly over' to the UK to face the Royal Family and repair his relationships with his relatives after being 'snubbed' by them
Read more »
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle given new 'royal titles' in edgy portraitsPrince Harry and Meghan Markle have been given new 'royal titles' in a series of edgy portraits painted by the same artist who created a piece commemorating the late Queen.
Read more »
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry suffer fresh blow in new royal 'power ranking'Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have seen their power and popularity dwindle according to a new ranking, which analyses members of the Royal Family's popularity and power
Read more »