The Duke of Sussex, 39, is set to be honored at the glitzy July 11 ceremony for his military experience and work on the Invictus Games.
The announcement raised many eyebrows, including that of the late hero’s mom, Mary Tillman, who criticized ESPN and claimed she was never consulted about the decision.
Prince Harry is “stunned” by the backlash he received after being named the recipient of the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the 2024 ESPYs. Getty Images
Now, a source claims that the fallout has been a “bitter pill to swallow” for the Sussexes.
“Harry’s legacy on Invictus, the things he has achieved, that’s his real passion,” a source told the Telegraph .
The insider added that while Harry is no stranger to being under scrutiny, he particularly found discourse surrounding his military background upsetting.
“This is the space in which he truly feels at home, it is something he deeply cares about. The reaction certainly took the shine off the award.”
The Post has reached out to Harry’s reps for comment.
The Duke of Sussex, 39, is set to be honored at the glitzy July 11 ceremony for his military experience and work on the Invictus Games. Getty Images
The prestige award is handed out to individuals who have made significant contributions in the world, which echo the legacy of the former NFL player and US Army Ranger, who enlisted after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Tillman, a former safety for the Arizona Cardinals, served in Iraq and then Afghanistan before he was killed by friendly fire in 2004, with the soldier posthumously awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart for his service.
Harry served in the British Armed Forces for 10 years, including two tours of duty in Afghanistan as an Apache helicopter pilot and a forward air controller. Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images
The source noted that the situation to eerily similar to when Harry — who served in the British Armed Forces for 10 years, including two tours of duty in Afghanistan as an Apache helicopter pilot and a forward air controller — was recognized as a Living Legend of Aviation.
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