Prince Harry faced backlash upon being named the 2024 ESPY Pat Tillman Award for Service recipient, with critics, including Tillman’s mother, questioning the choice. ESPN defended the decision citing Harry’s Invictus Games contributions, yet a petition against it gathered 68,000 signatures. Critics argued others in the veteran community were more deserving, lacking Harry’s privileges. Former NFL player Pat McAfee suggested a separate category for him, highlighting the controversy surrounding the announcement.
