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. Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time.
More info 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 Duke of Sussex's nomination for the Pat Tillman Award for Service at this year's ESPY (Excellence in Sport Performance Yearly) Awards was announced back in June. The event, taking place in Los Angeles on July 11, will be hosted by tennis icon and Meghan Markle's friend, Serena Williams.
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. However, the announcement sparked global controversy, leading to the creation of a petition urging the awards organisers to reconsider their decision, the Express reports. Even Tillman's mother, Mary, expressed her surprise to the Mail at Harry's nomination, stating there "are recipients that are far more fitting".
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