Prince Harry gives befitting reply to shocking Invictus Games allegationsPrince Harry hits back at ‘deeply disrespectful’ claims about charityInvictus Games dubbed as ‘the Harry and Meghan Show’
Prince Harry, who founded the Invictus Games back in 2014 when he was still a working royal, did not take kindly to the new accusations that came to light in a forthcoming book.
The Duke of Sussex actively supports the Invictus Games Foundation even after his exit from the royal family and the sporting event, designed for injured, disabled and sick veterans, has earned international praise.
However, royal biographer Tom Bower made some shocking allegations in his new book, serialised by The Times, claiming that the Games have not been offering competitors the same support it once did since it has now become ‘the Harry and Meghan show’.
Harry’s team quickly jumped into action as they released a scathing statement.
“It is disappointing to see The Times give prominence to commentary that appears driven by a long-established agenda rather than a genuine understanding of the Invictus Games and the community it supports,” a spokesperson for the Invictus Games Foundation said.
“The Foundation exists to support the recovery and rehabilitation of wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans from around the world.”
They continued, “Attempts to question the legitimacy of competitors or diminish the experiences of those living with both physical injuries and invisible wounds such as PTSD are deeply disrespectful to the men and women the Games were created for. The focus should remain where it belongs – on the courage, recovery and camaraderie of those who have served.”