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Prince Harry and Meghan’s children Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor and Lilibet “Lili” Diana Mountbatten-Windsor are now using their official royal titles of prince and princess, respectively.

Archie, who will turn 4 in May, and Lili, who turns 2 in June, came into the titles when their grandfather King Charles III took the throne in September, following the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II.

It was not known though whether Harry, fifth in line to the throne, and Meghan would use the titles for their children. The Sussexes stepped down from their roles as senior working royals in 2020 and now live in Montecito, California.

The question of titles was answered on Wednesday when a spokesperson for the Sussexes confirmed that Harry and Meghan hosted a christening for Lili. In the statement, the spokesperson used Lili’s princess title.

“I can confirm that Princess Lilibet Diana was christened on Friday, March 3 by the Archbishop of Los Angeles, the Rev John Taylor,” the spokesperson said in a statement.

Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s family holiday card for 2021, features a photo of the family, including their children, Archie and Lili.
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By Thursday, the royal family’s official website had been updated with the new titles, listing Harry and Meghan’s children as Prince Archie of Sussex and Princess Lilibet of Sussex.

A spokesperson for the Sussexes also said in a new statement Thursday, “The children’s titles have been a birthright since their grandfather became Monarch. This matter has been settled for some time in alignment with Buckingham Palace.”

The three children of Harry’s older brother Prince William — George, Charlotte and Louis — have always used the titles of prince and princess as William is the heir to the throne.

George, Charlotte and Louis are second, third and fourth in line to the throne, respectively, while Archie is sixth in line to the throne, right behind his father, and Lilibet is seventh in line to the throne.

Harry and Meghan’s decision to use prince and princess titles for Archie and Lili comes even as they have distanced themselves from their official royal roles.

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex attend the 2022 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Gala at New York Hilton, Dec. 6, 2022, in New York City.
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In his bombshell memoir “Spare,” released in January, Harry spoke openly about his rift with his father and brother, saying the “divide” with his family, “couldn’t be greater before this book.”

Still, he also spoke of his hope for a reconciliation with his family, saying that hope is what pushed him to speak out.

“If we can get to the point of reconciliation, that will have a ripple effect across the world,” Harry told “Good Morning America” co-anchor Michael Strahan in an interview before the book’s release. “I genuinely believe that, and that’s kind of what is pushing me. And if that doesn’t happen, then that’s very sad.”

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Neither Kensington Palace — the office of William and Kate, the Princess of Wales — nor Buckingham Palace, the office of Charles and Camilla, the Queen Consort, have commented on the claims Harry made in “Spare.”

Members of the royal family are not believed to have attended Lili’s christening last week in California.

With her birth in 2021, Lili made history as the first senior royal baby born in the United States, and the first great-grandchild of the queen to be born outside of the United Kingdom.

She is also the first senior royal baby to be christened in the U.S. Her brother Archie and their three cousins, George, Charlotte and Louis, were all christened in the U.K.

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Lili’s christening was reportedly attended by 20 to 30 guests that included her godfather Tyler Perry and her grandmother Doria Ragland, Meghan’s mother, according to People magazine.

Tyler Perry attends the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 27, 2022 in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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Harry and Meghan revealed in their Netflix docuseries last year that they asked Perry to be Lili’s godfather after establishing a close bond with him when they moved to the U.S. in March 2020 and stayed temporarily in Perry’s Los Angeles mansion.

In the docuseries, Perry described the moment Harry and Meghan asked him to be Lili’s godfather. The Sussexes have not publicly released the name of the toddler’s godmother.

“They said, ‘Well, we’d like for you to be Lili’s godfather.’ I go, ‘Whoa.’ I had to take a minute to take that in,” Perry said in “Harry & Meghan. “And I thought, ‘I’d be honored. I’d absolutely be honored.’”

Prince Harry has shared a sweet update about his and wife Meghan Markle’s children, Archie, four, and Lilibet, two.

The Duke of Sussex opened up about his family life during an interview with Good Morning America on 16 February, while he and Meghan were in Whistler, Canada, meeting athletes at the Blackcomb resort in British Columbia in preparation for the 2025 Winter Invictus Games. During the conversation, he was asked how he was doing as a parent, to which he jokingly responded: “I can’t tell you that, it’s classified…Top secret.”

He then clarified that his children are “doing great,” before describing some of the things he loves about being a father.

“The kids are growing up like all kids do, very, very fast,” he said. “They’ve both got an incredible sense of humour and make us laugh and keep us grounded every single day, like most kids do. So, I’m just very grateful to be a dad.”

This isn’t the first time that the duke has spoken candidly about his children. While speaking to Today’s Hoda Kotb in 2022, during the fifth Invictus Games, Harry shared what he loved the most about fatherhood.

“All of it. The chaos, the learning, the reminder of just every element of yourself, your soul,” he said at the time.

While once again emphasising that he loves “every part” of being a parent, he also noted that he “always wanted to be a dad,” even before he welcomed his children.

“I’ve always wanted to have my own kids, and now I got two little people who I’m responsible for,” he said.

During the recent Good Morning America interview, Harry also opened up about living in the US, noting that it’s “amazing” and that he “loves every day of it”. He then acknowledged that while he doesn’t necessarily feel American, he’s still “considered” becoming an American citizen.

“American citizenship is a thought that has crossed my mind but not a high priority right now,” he said.

Harry left the UK in 2020, shortly after he and Meghan decided to step back as senior members of the royal family. They now live in Montecito, California, with their children.

Elsewhere in the Good Morning America interview, Harry opened up about his father King Charles’s cancer diagnosis, after travelling to London to see him for a 30-minute meeting, a day after the news of the health diagnosis was made public. He specified that he learned about Charles’ illness through speaking to him, before he “jumped on a plane” to see his father “as soon as [he] could”.

“I love my family. The fact that I was able to get on a plane and go and see him and spend any time with him, I’m grateful for that,” he said.

When asked if Charles’ cancer diagnosis could “reunify” the royal family, Harry responded: “Yeah, I’m sure. Throughout all these families, I see it on a day-to-day basis, the strength of the family unit coming together. I think any illness, any sickness brings families together.”

Regarding how he’s “processed” everything going on with his family, while living in California, he explained that he’s been focused on his wife and children. However, he still acknowledged that he’ll make the time to see his family in the UK.

“I have my own family, as we all do,” he said. “So my family and my life in California is as it is. I’ve got other trips planned that would take me through the UK or back to the UK, and so I’ll stop in and see my family as much as I can.”

Meghan Markle’s feud with Beckhams deepens by giving exclusion orders to Prince Harry

Meghan Markle has taken her feud with David Beckham and Victoria Beckham to the next level after giving an exclusion order to Prince Harry.

As per GB News, author Tom Bower claimed in his book The House of Beckham: Money, Sex and Power, that the he Duchess of Sussex forbade Prince Harry from taking pictures with David Beckham at an Invictus Games function out of concern that it would overshadow them.

The author stated, “Beckham found himself alone at the Invictus Games stadium.

He continued, “Arriving on the agreed day to meet Prince Harry he was perplexed [as to] why officials were playing a dance to keep him happy, but away from Harry.”

The author revealed, “Photographs of the two together were forbidden. The royal snub was brutal. David Beckham was puzzled.

Bower further noted, “The exclusion order, it later transpired, was issued by Meghan.

He also mentioned the Suits alum “did not want any competition in the media from Beckham, and especially not from his wife Victoria.”

To note, even though Victoria Beckham and David Beckham attended Harry and Meghan’s royal wedding in May 2018, they are no longer on speaking terms with the Sussexes.

Loose Women panellist Jane Moore slammed Prince William’s decision not to attend the Women’s World Cup Final in Australia to support the Lionesses in the competition

Loose Women star Jane Moore has called out Prince William’s World Cup “misstep”, suggesting it could potentially throw the monarchy into jeopardy.

The Prince of Wales recently issued an apology to the Lionesses for missing the Women’s World Cup Final in Australia, a move that has sparked backlash. Jane has claimed that William’s absence from the World Cup was a significant “misstep” that could have far-reaching implications for the monarchy’s future.

The English women’s team faced a heartbreaking defeat in the nail-biting final against Spain on Sunday, losing by a slim margin of 1-0. Despite the team’s loss, Jane argued that William should have been front row and centre, showing his support for the women’s team.

She questioned: “But why the hell didnt William hop on a flight with his young daughter and go in person to the game?”

The 61 year old presenter suggested that the sight of the royals cheering from the stands would not only have been a great PR boost for the monarchy but also a positive gesture towards Australia, where debates continue over whether to abandon the monarchy and become a republic.

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Jane added in her column for The Sun: “His absence was a rare misstep by our future King. After all, whats the point of the monarchy if they don’t turn up for such an important event on the world stage?”

In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, the Royal expressed his regret for not being able to support the England team in person. She conveyed her heartfelt message saying: “Lionesses, we want to send you a huge good luck for tomorrow. Were sorry we cant be there in person, but were so proud of everything you’ve achieved and the millions you’ve inspired here and around the world. So go out there tomorrow and really enjoy yourselves.”

Princess Charlotte, clutching a football while seated next to her father, chimed in with a simple yet sincere: “Good luck, Lionesses.”

Despite England’s disappointing 1-0 defeat on Sunday, William took to X to express his pride, tweeting: “Although its the result none of us wanted, @Lionesses you have done yourselves and this nation proud. Your spirit & drive have inspired so many people and paved the way for generations to come. Thank you for the footballing memories. Congratulations to Spain. W”

However, some critics were quick to point out that William, who is not only the heir to the throne but also the President of the FA, should have been present at the clash against Spain. They speculated that his attendance might have been guaranteed had it been the mens team playing.

However, many appeared unimpressed, with one remarking “A letter? what a joke”, and another adding: “Big deal… he should be there.”

Former England goalkeeper Pauline Cope voiced her disappointment over William’s absence, branding it a shame and stating: “This should have been pencilled in his diary from day dot, after we won the Euros and qualified for the World Cup.”Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer, who jetted off to Australia alongside Foreign Secretary James Cleverly to witness the match, defended the royal’s absence. She stated: “Prince William, as we all know, is not just a figurehead but the president of the FA and an ardent supporter of the sport. I am aware that he’s disappointed about his inability to be present on 23, Aug 2023 but he has conveyed a message of good luck to the Lionesses.”

TV personality Carol McGiffin has expressed her upset after finding out about Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes’ shock split as the couple start divorce proceedings

Carol McGiffin is known for being somewhat opinionated and has candidly spoken about her personal life at length over the years.

But in a recent interview, she seemed to take on a more reserved approach when asked her feelings on Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes’ recent split.

The presenter, 64, who quit Loose Women last April, said she was left upset over the breakdown of the couple’s 14 year marriage, and simply told OK!: “I love them both.” But as yet, the TV personality is yet to reach out to her pals as she did not want to add further “noise” to the public furore surrounding their decision.

She continued to tell the publication: “It’s always sad when a relationship breaks up. But it’s sadder when you’re so in the public eye. It’s really hard. Everyone’s speculating, everyone has a theory. I’d put everything I own on the fact that a lot of it is b******s.” She then added: “I feel for them both in that respect.

“I love them both, I’ve worked with them both, been at parties with them both. It’s really sad but I haven’t, as they say, ‘reached out’ to Ruth yet. She’ll be inundated and won’t want to hear from me, right now! I’ll send her a message when I know what’s really going on, not before. Otherwise, you’re just adding to the noise.”

The TV couple, who appeared together on This Morning, and were fan favourites for many years as a duo, announced their split in May. And at this year’s TRIC Awards, Eamonn finally broke his silence as it was his first public appearance since the announcement. He said he is “not ok” and it’s “not a good time at all” for him. He added: “It’s too early to say but I hope we can still be friends.”

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At the time, a joint statement was released that read: “Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes have confirmed their marriage is over and they are in the process of divorcing.” However, news recently emerged that Eamonn was being comforted by his pal Katie Alexander, who is a mum of three. And according to reports, she has visited the father of four at his new home in south-west London, after moving out of the Surrey pad he shared with Ruth.

This comes after Ruth reportedly found messages between her husband and a mystery woman on his laptop. A source told The Sun on Sunday at the time: “Ruth was completely taken by surprise when she saw the messages. She had no idea what had been going on between them. She was devastated. Not only was she very upset but she was also angry.”

Ruth was recently spotted on a night out as she attended Anton du Beke and Giovanni Pernice’s show. Her night out comes after a source told the Mirror: “She is helping Eamonn through the tough times but doesn’t want to be seen as a marriage wrecker. The friendship has grown in recent months but Eamonn’s marriage has been over for some time.” They added: “She wants to help Eamonn with his situation and their friendship has grown over a period of time. She feels she will be close to him for a long period and is in this for the long haul.”

Alison Hammond has shown support to her former This Morning co-star Phillip Schofield, amid reports the star could be making his return to TV

This Morning star Alison Hammond appears to have shown her support to Phillip Schofield amid reports the TV star is tipped to return to his former hosting gig.

The disgraced TV presenter quit his role last year following a bombshell confession, where he admitted to an “unwise, but not illegal” relationship with a former colleague. Following a year-long absence from social media, the 62-year-old former Dancing on Ice host returned to posting on his page last month, showing off pictures of his adorable dog Alfie.

Just yesterday (Sunday, 9) the presenter shared another snap of his pooch from his living room, joking: “Not sure where rug ends and Alfie begins!!” Fans were quick to comment on his hilarious post, with one of his followers writing: “Where’s Wally?” Phillip also appeared to have gained the trust of former This Morning co-star Alison Hammond, 49, who liked his post.

The post comes amid reports of poor rating figures for This Morning, as viewers switch off following fan favourite duo Phillip and Holly Willoughby quitting the show. Back in March, it was announced that Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley would be replacing the duo the pair but they have since reportedly “failed to connect with audiences.” Viewing figures are said to have dropped significantly over the last two months, leading to “crisis talks” among bosses and job cuts across the network.

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Viewing figures showed they got off to a good start however interest has since dropped, and in May, peak viewing figures fell to 589,000 – with an average of 486,000, according to The Sun. A spokesperson for This Morning hit back at the claims and told The Mirror: “Ben and Cat have recorded the best audience reach of the year so far on This Morning with 4.5 million viewers across one week.”

However, it has now been said that Phillip’s return could help boost the programme. A PR and crisis management expert has argued that Phil is destined for a comeback in the near future. Ed told The Mirror: “Schofield has always proven himself to be popular. He’s now proven himself to be flexible and disciplined.

“Attributes that will be absolutely crucial for the likes of ITV in the years ahead, and attributes that ITV showed a total lack of in the way that they handled the initial scandal. To put it simply: ITV needs Schofield a whole lot more than Schofield needs ITV.”

On Wednesday’s instalment of This Morning, Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard were informing ITV viewers what they could expect from the show – but Cat was left red-faced

This Morning host Ben Shephard wasted no time in scolding his co-star Cat Deeley on Wednesday morning.

It comes as the two ITV stars were informing viewers on what they can expect throughout the show as the episode kicked off.

As they both planned on speaking with actress Sherrie Hewson, Cat said: “She’s best known for playing Corrie’s Maureen Holdsworth but now Sherrie Hewson is making history in Hollyoaks as she becomes the show’s oldest serial killer.

“She’s going to kill me for saying this at 73, she’ll be joining us live.” Ben chuckled as Cat revealed their guest’s age before jokingly snapping at her.

He quipped: “Don’t reveal the age of a serial killer! Are you mad?!” Cat replied: “Why on earth did I do that?!”

Cat Deeley revealed the age of one of their guests on This MorningIt seemed as though their antics were all in good jest as Ben has had a few cheeky jibes at Cat so far this week.

In an episode which aired earlier this week, he couldn’t help but make a swipe at her husband when they were speaking about this year’s winner of the world’s ugliest dog. The pooch, called Wild Than, is an eight-year-old Pekingese who has been left with permanent damages after catching a virus as a puppy.

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As one of their guest panellist, Sonia Sodha, stated that beauty was in the eye of the beholder, Cat agreed. She replied “I also quite like an underdog! I quite like a dog with literally three legs or-”

Cutting in, Ben asked if she was more drawn to lesser attractive dogs and Cat quickly agreed. Poking fun at her, he swiped: “That’s why you married Paddy [Kielty]?”

Ben has had a few cheeky swipes at Cat this week

As their two guests were visibly shocked by the jibe, they awkwardly laughed as Car replied: “Oh my goodness, you know he’s poorly at the moment! So, he can’t sort you out!”

Cat and Ben have been fronting the ITV show together since the start of March when ITV announced them as the new full-time presenters following Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield’s exit. Since then, the pair have built up a fun on-screen rapport as they’re often seen laughing and joking with one another throughout the show.

Prince Harry has starred in a new video talking about grief, urging children and young people to talk about their emotions.

The royal, who was speaking in his role as a global ambassador for Scotty’s Little Soldiers, which supports youngsters who have lost parents in the military, shared his own insight after losing his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, at just 12.

‘It’s so easy as a kid to think or convince yourself….you convince yourself that the person you’ve lost wants you, or you need to be sad for as long as possible to prove to them that they are missed. But then there’s this realisation of, no, they must want me to be happy,’ he says.

Harry, 39, who has railed in recent years against what he claims was a lack of family support after his mother’s tragic death in 1997, which he believes led him to bottle up his emotions and, eventually, seek therapy, added:

‘That’s the hardest thing, especially for kids, I think, which is, “I don’t want to talk about it because it will make me sad, but once realising that if I do talk about it, I’m celebrating their life, then actually, things become easier”…as opposed to this “I’m just not going to talk about it, and that’s the best form of coping”, when in fact it’s not. It can be for a period of time…you can’t suppress it for ever. It’s not sustainable. And will eat away at you inside.

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Prince Harry has starred in a new video talking about grief, urging children and young people to talk about their emotions

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‘You convince yourself that the person you’ve lost wants you, or you need to be sad for as long as possible to prove to them that they are missed. But then there’s this realisation of, no, they must want me to be happy,’ he said

‘No-one wants to in the position where they are forced to talk about the very thing they don’t want to talk about, especially when every defence mechanism in your mind, nervous system and everything else is saying “do not go there”.’

The emotionally charged video was made in May, when he last came to the UK, and sees the prince talk to Nikki Scott, founder of Scotty’s Little Soldiers, as she recounted the harrowing moment she had to tell her five-year-old son, Kai, that his father, Cpl Lee Scott, who served with the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment, had been killed in Afghanistan in 2009. She also had a seven-month-old daughter, Brooke, at the time.

It has been released by the charity in the lead-up to Armed Forces Day on Saturday to highlight the ongoing needs of bereaved military children in the UK.

Ms Scott’s personal tragedy inspired her to create Scotty’s Little Soldiers after seeing the positive impact a family holiday had on her son.

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Prince Harry spoke out in the lead-up to Armed Forces Day on Saturday to highlight the ongoing needs of bereaved military children in the UK

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Ms Scott’s (pictured, right) personal tragedy inspired her to create Scotty’s Little Soldiers after seeing the positive impact a family holiday had on her son

Expressing his admiration for her work, Prince Harry remarked: ‘What you’ve done is incredible.

‘It is truly inspirational. I’m really honoured and privileged to be part of Scotty’s now and I really look forward to us doing everything we can to bring in more people, more interest, raise more funds and be able to get the message out there to get more kids the support they so desperately need.’

Scotty’s Little Soldiers currently supports over 680 members and estimates that each year 2,100 children are newly bereaved of parent who served in the British Armed Forces.

The mother of a US war hero killed in Afghanistan has criticised the decision to give Prince Harry an award honouring her dead son.

Harry will receive the memorial award set up in the name of Pat Tillman – an American football star who gave up a £3million contract to enlist in the US Army after 9/11 – in Hollywood next month.

But the soldier’s mother Mary said she was not consulted, adding: ‘I am shocked as to why they would select such a controversial and divisive individual to receive the award.

‘There are recipients that are far more fitting. There are individuals working in the veteran community that are doing tremendous things to assist veterans.

‘These individuals do not have the money, resources, connections or privilege that Prince Harry has. I feel that those types of individuals should be recognised.’

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Harry will receive a memorial award at the ESPY Awards

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The award honours Pat Tillman (pictured) whose mother, Mary, said she was not consulted

The ESPY Awards (Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly) is run by the sports TV network ESPN and the Pat Tillman Award has previously been given to unsung heroes.

Last year it went to members of the Buffalo Bills American football team training staff who revived a dying player on the field.

ESPN said Harry was being honoured for his ‘tireless work in making a positive impact for the veteran community through the power of sport’ with his Invictus Games.

But the decision to honour him has led to a backlash. A petition yesterday demanded ESPN to think again, claiming Harry had been ‘involved in controversies that call into question his suitability to receive an honour of this magnitude’.

It says: ‘Awarding this honour to someone who does not reflect the award’s intent diminishes its value and disrespects Tillman’s memory.’

Pat Tillman was hailed in the US after giving up his lucrative career with the Arizona Cardinals to enlist as an Army Ranger.

He served in Iraq and then Afghanistan, where he was killed by friendly fire in 2004. He was awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart for bravery.

One signatory of the petition, Tania Smith, said ‘Pat Tillman embodied service and sacrifice, doing his patriotic duty’ but ‘Harry represents none of these qualities’.

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Members of the Buffalo Bills American football team accepting the Pat Tillman Award for Service. Training staff revived a dying player on the field

She added: ‘He publicly disrespected his family, ran away from service to his country as a royal… He is unworthy of this award.’

A source said: ‘It’s incredibly hurtful that the family had no say in this. Pat Tillman was a unifying force for good. Harry is divisive… There are many unsung heroes who are far more deserving.’

Pat McAfee has slammed the ESPYS for shortlisting Prince Harry among its nominees for ‘the Pat Tilman Award for Service,’ as he also bemoaned that Americans weren’t considered in the selection process.

Discussing the chatter on the Duke of Sussex being tipped for the prestigious prize, which is given to a ‘person with a strong connection to sports who has served others in a way that echoes the legacy of the former NFL player and US Army Ranger,’ the ESPN analyst wasn’t afraid to lay into the event’s committee on the network, Friday.

‘A lot of conversation about Pat Tillman’s name. American hero… Now there’s an award named after him, as there should be in the sports world because that is somebody who is the definition of selfless,’ McAfee said at first.

‘It’s going to Prince Harry, who I don’t even think is a prince anymore… He said don’t call me that,’ McAfee then quipped in a subtle dig at King Charles‘ estranged son, later adding: ‘See, why does the ESPYS do this sh*t?’

After ‘Boston Connor’ – a member of the cast on the Pat McAfee Show – described Prince Harry’s nomination for the award as ‘probably the most embarrassing thing I’ve seen in my entire life,’ McAfee questioned whether the ESPY Awards’ committee even did its homework on its candidate search in the first place.

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According to information found online, award winners are only chosen ‘exclusively through global online fan balloting conducted from amongst candidates selected by the ESPY Select Nominating Committee.’

‘When you do something like this, you know the immediate reaction from humans and sports fans and like people with common sense and brains is going to be like ”Hey, don’t be putting our f***ing guy with that guy,’ McAfee said before sharing his perception of Prince Harry, who founded The Invictus Games and served in the British Army.

‘I don’t know anything about him except for the South Park episode and what I’ve learned from the Crown.

‘But like did his people know like ”you publicly put me up for this award. You’re just asking basically every person that considers themselves American and saying ”this is bulls***”’. Especially at a sports award type of thing… I assume he knew that. They didn’t expect that?’

McAfee then brought up the 2023 ESPYS, when he gave an opening monologue on the awards show, and said ‘the people who run the ESPYs… they weren’t necessarily thrilled about any of that,’ referring to Prince Harry’s nomination for the Pat Tillman Award.

‘We should celebrate sports,’ the former Colts punter added. ‘The worldwide leaders should celebrate sport but doing something like this is obviously trying to piss people off. And it’s like there’s been numerous decisions of this type of thing over the last what? Decade?

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The Pat Tilman Award is usually given to a ‘person with a strong connection to sports who has served others in a way that echoes the legacy of the former NFL player and US Army Ranger.’

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Prince Harry founded the Invictus Games – a worldwide multi-sport event for wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women, both serving and veterans – and served in the British Army

‘And I think it’s just one person being put in charge of this entire thing. It’s like, c’mon bro…’

A second member of McAfee’s cast on-air – Ty Schmitt- also added fuel to the fire on Friday, calling the ESPYS Awards ‘a gimmick.’

‘It’s like you couldn’t find an active US military member or someone who can’t serve anymore because of something they did while serving, Schmitt further said.

‘There are probably hundreds, if not thousands of people who they could have found who could have benefitted from this award. But instead let’s give it to Prince Harry…’

Replying to his buddy’s point McAfee suggested to just ‘make up’ an award for Prince Harry.

‘How about it’s like ESPY for royal family member who doesn’t want to be called ”royal family member” who loves sports,’ he said.