ESPYs host Serena Williams pokes fun at friends Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and calls them 'actual royalty' as duke controversially accepts Pat Tillman Award watched by the Afghan war hero's widow READ MORE: Prince Harry left 'stunned' by backlash to his ESPY Award win READ MORE: Meghan stuns in bridal white as she supports Harry at the ESPYs By Martin Robinson, Chief Reporter Published: 12:54 BST, 12 July 2024 | Updated: 13:14 BST, 12 July 2024 e-mail View comments Serena Williams mercilessly poked fun at her friends Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and said the LA ceremony where the Duke of Sussex controversially collected a veterans’ award was fit for 'actual royalty'. Harry was given a standing ovation by his wife as he accepted the Pat Tillman Award despite the fallen soldier's mother declaring the royal is too 'privileged' and other soldiers were more deserving. Mary Tillman was not at the ceremony in LA's Dolby Theatre but Pat's widow Marie was, and she sat next to her second husband Joseph Shenton and watched on seriously as the award in her late spouse's memory went to Harry.
Before he stood up, host Serena made the Sussexes giggle at a series of jokes at their expense - and her own. Williams, who attended the Sussexes' royal wedding , said: 'It's pretty often that I get to be in a room with actual royalty, and tonight is no exception', adding with a smile: 'Prince Harry and Meghan are here. Let's give it up for them'.
She continued: 'But please, Harry and Meghan,.