Prince Harry is facing criticism from the mother of war veteran Pat Tillman for receiving the Pat Tillman Award for his work with the Invictus Games. She called him a 'controversial and divisive individual'. ESPN defended its decision to present Prince Harry with the Pat Tillman Award for Service during the ESPY Awards. The award is named in honor of Pat Tillman, a former Arizona Cardinals safety who enlisted in the Army and was killed in action in Afghanistan. ESPN announced that Prince Harry would receive the award due to his service with the British Armed Forces and his founding of The Invictus Games Foundation. Pat Tillman's mother criticized the selection, stating that there are more fitting recipients in the veteran community. ESPN responded by saying that they are honoring Prince Harry for the work of The Invictus Games Foundation, which promotes healing through the power of sport for military service members and veterans. The ESPY Awards will be presented on July 11th [ee649dea].
Meanwhile, Balmoral Castle, the residence of the Royal Family in Scotland, has opened its doors to the public for the first time. The decision to open the castle to visitors was made due to the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This historic event allows tourists from around the world to experience the royal lifestyle and explore the beautiful grounds and gardens of Balmoral Castle. The public opening of the castle is expected to boost tourism in Scotland and support the local economy. The revenue generated from ticket sales will help maintain and preserve the castle for future generations [c54aa688].
Queen Camilla recently hosted a special tea at Buckingham Palace for Tony Hudgell, a 9-year-old boy who missed a palace garden party due to heavy traffic. Queen Camilla personally invited Tony and his family to the palace for the event, where they were joined by another young visitor, Lyla O'Donovan, 12, and her family. During the tea, Queen Camilla awarded Tony with the British Empire Medal (BEM) for his contributions. Tony co-founded the Tony Hudgell Foundation, a charitable organization that benefits children facing adversity. Tony and his family expressed their gratitude for the invitation and described the experience as exceptionally proud and memorable. Lyla O'Donovan, who has raised funds for sick children while battling a rare brain tumor, also attended the event and expressed her gratitude [26197e13].