Heart of Invictus Well done that man!

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Prince Harry keeping it real

That is a funny article.

American press dragging the UK press.

And as one commenter said, this week UK press are outraged that, while being interviewed at Invictus winter training camp, Harry spoke about his dad. Yet, only days before the UK media were outraged that, at the Football award ceremony, Harry did not mention his dad at all.

And the day before the football award ceremony that same UK media were outraged that Harry briefly visited his father. But in the days leading up to that visit, they had been busy publishing articles that indicated Harry should return to ‘help out’ his Dad.

I liked that Harry steered the interview back to the athletes and their families. And the Invictus Games winter training camp looked like a lot of fun in beautiful surroundings. The coverage has been very successful in further raising the profile of the Invictus organization and the Games. I read that 500 athletes will be competing this time next year, and I look forward to it. The documentary ‘Heart of Invictus’ was very good, and I enjoyed what I managed to watch of Games last year - the swimming, the wheelchair football, some track events and archery) so am really looking forward to the winter games.

A bit more emphasis on Invictus Games and the Vets and a bit less on the Harry and Meghan Show/Grand Publicity Tour might not be a bad idea.

Most of the people on this thread have been talking about the Games, the show and the vets. These people are talking about the athletes/vets now who have been here all this time talking about the lead up and the plans for Whistler. There are small numbers though - of course H&M bring attention and media - this is very important for sustainability. The GMA interview was a coup for that kind of thing - morning TV showcasing the games is nothing to be sniffed at. Eyes and ears watching Meghan like a hawk brings those eyes and ears to sit ski, skeleton and wheelchair curling. Those eyes and ears have brought out interesting conversations about inclusive and equity (and I mean equity not equality). Some of the new people engaging will engage again next year at the Games - which is what the point is of having a patron.

Look I’m no H&M fan but surely by the Sussexes being at the Games or promoting the games, highlights the games & the veterans which imo can only be a good thing.

Im limited mobility and occasional wheelchair user and I think anything that highlights disabled people’s daily struggle is good.

For example One friend who came with me on the tube never realised the differences in her journey to mine. She could go direct. I have to think step free all the time. And that was without even thinking of the place we were going!

American press dragging the UK press.

And as one commenter said, this week UK press are outraged that, while being interviewed at Invictus winter training camp, Harry spoke about his dad. Yet, only days before the UK media were outraged that, at the Football award ceremony, Harry did not mention his dad at all.

And the day before the football award ceremony that same UK media were outraged that Harry briefly visited his father. But in the days leading up to that visit, they had been busy publishing articles that indicated Harry should return to ‘help out’ his Dad.

Thanks @ALittleTeawithmilk , I think it's really significant that the US press is taking up Harry and Meghan's big causes like Invictus in a bigger way than ever before, as they clearly have the audience for it.

ABC News' Good Morning America is the biggest breakfast show in the US, miles ahead of the second biggest. It's a HUGE coup for Harry/Invictus to secure their support, and as far as I can tell from looking at ABC News' coverage of all things Harry and Meghan, it's the most normal - ie mostly positive. Ditto with People.

It's been said before on these boards - Harry and Meghan are withstanding the unrelenting agenda-driven attacks by the vast majority of the servile and venal British media, are still succeeding in doing the philanthropy work they love, and are still finding influential partners and supportive sponsors to do it with, from ABC News' GMA to Boeing to Netflix to the various organisations giving them all sorts of awards.

And many ordinary people in the US seem to just love them - vets, sports people from the NFL to Formula One, beneficiaries of the non-profits they champion... I enjoyed the reaction of the guy who got an award from Harry at the NFL Honours - he was totally star struck!

see below (courtesy of.... ABC News)

"Harry, the Duke of Sussex, was a special guest at Thursday's NFL Honors, presenting the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award to Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward
"Man, Prince-freaking-Harry. Man, I'm in shock. That's Prince Harry," Heyward said after receiving the award from Harry."

The time will come when the British media realise they are just embarrassing themselves and making Britain look to the outside world like a nation of angry, sour-grapes, incoherent, mud-rackers. Fortunately, not everyone in Britain buys into the constant bad-mouthing and negativity!

https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/prince-harry-delivers-award-shocked-player-nfl-honors/story?id=107096551

'American press dragging the UK press.

I really don't think the hysterical, gossipy, contrary US press should be standing in judgement here. They make the Sun look like an intelligent high brow read in comparison. What next Ms Winfry suggests UK interviewers are sycophantic lick arses?!

The USA has always been big on military and vets they really so alot, everytime I book anything in America you always see an advert for special rates for military snd former military people

So it's no surprising they would get behind invictus in a big way

'American press dragging the UK press.'

Sorry still lolling at this and the follow on big speech from a pp.

The UK is also big on supporting vets let's not forget it was the Royal foundation that set it up in the first place then Harry took it for himself. Also Help for Heroes anyone? SSAFA?!

What the UK and the UK media are not keen on is backstabbing little shits who slag off their family while trading on its status simultaneously,

So was really happy to see Peacemaker speak at the #BeyondtheGames workshop - this is another initiative to follow for events and activities surrounding the games - so a good hashtag to watch! Unfortunately can’t share video without giving Elon Musk money 🤣.

And a family fun day tomorrow supporting the #SharedJourney hashtag.

So it's no surprising they would get behind Invictus in a big way

Its not surprising at all - it’s really great when everyone gets together for those who have made real sacrifices on behalf of their nations. The participants really look geared up for next year! Bring it on!

So it's no surprising they would get behind invictus in a big way

Interesting points, @skullbabe and @Spectre8 .

I would add that the US is sports-centric, so that and vets are the perfect combo. They may be mildly interested in the UK royalty and their constant stream of drama, but sports and vets, plus Meghan’s Hollywood celebrity, will always be prominent in US culture.

No matter what a bunch of irrelevant sour-grapes repeat endlessly on social media!

TRIGGERED

😂

Great point.

But also, how funny and triggering would a thread be about US press dragging UK press about all things Harry and Meghan 😂

'But also, how funny and triggeringwould a thread be about US press dragging UK press about all things Harry and Meghan'

Oh yes amd let's have a triggering <> thread about how US halfwit like Winfry and Reeves wouldn't know a challenging interview question if it bit them on their arses. Just carry on the yes sir/no sir bum licking guys!

Bloody hell. Oprah Winfrey and Reeves are 'half wits'

How insulting.

They haven't done bad for themselves for a couple of 'half wits'

It honestly is that poster’s MO consistently on these threads - leave them to it.

Lmao you couldn't make this up.

I definitely think it's a good thread to start now 😂

I'M SORRY I WILL skullbabe. The absolute frothing is just so predictable and funny I couldn't resist.

Back to the thread I promise 😇

But also, how funny and triggering would a thread be about US press dragging UK press about all things Harry and Meghan 😂

@pipsfromthefuture some folks would sooooo lose their sh*t they'd lose most of their weight, given how full of it they are!

And somehow I very much doubt Oprah, a multi-billionaire and one of the most successful people in US entertainment, is losing much sleep over inconsequential nobodies who can't spell hurling feeble insults at her on social media.

Anyhoooo, back to our knitting.... the Royals page of People is 100% Harry and Meghan and Invictus at the moment... 100%!!!

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I'm sure Oprah is devastated that Janiie thinks she is a half wit

'And somehow I very much doubt Oprah, a multi-billionaire and one of the most successful people in US entertainment, is losing much sleep over inconsequential nobodies who can't spell hurling feeble insults at her on social media.'

I doubt she is losing sleep no but even she must think 'wait, what did they say about their kids not being allowed prince and princess titles.. but they are indeed prince and princess!'. Or maybe not, perhaps like H as long as the dollars keep rolling in who cares how silly they look.

Yes it is quite funny Daisy....

I have a lot of time for Oprah, always have done, her philanthropic endeavours are legendary, her work with Angel network ditto.

You don't think she should challenged the folk she interviews? Did you see her sad face over the no prince title for out poor son bollocks? Isn't he infact called Prince archie??

She is an amazingly strong and intelligent woman

I'm sure she is amazeballs, her chat show skills not so much.

Considering her career has spanned decades and made her a billionaire I think she has done quite well out of her interview skills