Heart of Invictus Well done that man!

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Prince Harry keeping it real

You don't need to ask - just observe. He is treated as a liability by family and friends in his country of origin. 😳😱 cherry picking comments like good cunning journalists does wont take away the fact 😉

Desperate for new business ah

I don't normally give much time to "royal experts" in the British media, except when I'm desperate for a laugh (beyond reading some of the RF threads on MN), so here we go!

Sharing the below (without the link to the usually asinine Mirror) as it was no-doubt written after the author read my posts upthread on MN (as they all do!), about the extent to which the RF have been studiously ignoring Invictus since it became clear that it was Harry's most universally successful project:

Prince William's 'jealousy' over brother Harry's Invictus Games revealed with major sign

"Prince William is said to exude 'jealousy' over how well Prince Harry's Invictus Games has gone, according to an expert, which comes after the Duke of Sussex's new documentary dropped

A new documentary, with segments of experts talking about the Duke, the Royal Family, and the Invictus Games, began streaming on the Disney-owned Netflix rivals on Sunday. The show, titled Prince Harry's Mission: Life, Family, and the Invictus Games is focused on the recent interview Harry gave to ABC News. Harry talked to GMA host Will Reeves while he was in Canada ahead of next year's Games which was founded in 2014 for wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women, both serving and veterans.

Speaking of Prince Harry's persona when he's involved with the Invictus Games, one expert said it's apparent that the Duke is "in his element", noting how you can tell that's when "he's at his best". Royal author Robert Jobson then spoke of how the Invictus Games have been "very successful", before weighing in on how he feels there was some jealousy coming from his brother William, the Prince of Wales.

"I think there was a degree of jealousy about how well it had gone, I do think that William was surprised how much it had been such a success, and how much money had been thrown into it, and how many governments were getting involved," Mr Jobson went on. Another expert then noted how telling it is that the Royals "haven't mentioned" the Invictus Games since Harry stepped back as a senior royal in 2020. No senior royals have been seen at an Invictus event or have spoken out to support it in recent years. At the inaugural Games in London in 2014, King Charles, Queen Camilla and Prince William all turned out for the opening ceremony."

Not sure it's especially surprising that the rest of the RF haven't involved themselves much in Invictus, TallerSally; if Harry's going to spin a tale of them being "jealous" of its success I really can't see him welcoming any input from them, and it might even kick off accusations of stealing his thunder

Better, surely, to leave him alone to enjoy his very worthwhile venture - though preferably without turning the focus on himself quite so often

A Disney owned channel😂😂
You'd struggle to find a more perfect pairing than that!

Disney is a massive media and entertainment corporation. Much more powerful than Netflix. They own ABC, ESPN among other major media holdings.

If Harry and Meghan had a chance to get involved with Disney, I’d drop Netflix in a heartbeat.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Walt_Disney_Company

@TallerSally

"Sharing the below (without the link to the usually asinine Mirror) as it was no-doubt written after the author read my posts upthread on MN (as they all do!), about the extent to which the RF have been studiously ignoring Invictus since it became clear that it was Harry's most universally successful project"

Gosh you are so funny 😄

' I don't normally give much time to "royal experts" in the British media, except when I'm desperate for a laugh (beyond reading some of the RF threads on MN), so here we go'

But you post a great long speech when one of them says William is 'jealous'. Funny that.

As if William is jealous of that petulant, pinched faced attention seeker .

Another expert then noted how telling it is that the Royals "haven't mentioned" the Invictus Games since Harry stepped back as a senior royal in 2020. No senior royals have been seen at an Invictus event or have spoken out to support it in recent years

I had a feeling this was the case and I find it appalling @TallerSally
Especially silence from Charles given he's Head of the Armed Forces. Petty and pathetic when British veterans are competing.
An own goal I would say

Cue posters calling Harry various names in answer to this. But will admit I find 'pinch faced' a new one on me especially when he is smiling broadly at Invictus. 😅

I am struggling to read this. I can’t tell which comes from you, Taller Sally and what comes from the article.

I also don’t understand this comment given that you did share the link?
(without the link to the usually asinine Mirror)

I remember a lot of excuses about why this was the case, but I agree with you Roussette

Yep Roussette, people are beginning to notice. And the paradox is that apparently some in the UK government are desperate for Invictus Games 2027 to be won by... Birmingham (the one in the UK, that is).

I posted about this upthread, but happy to reshare the links.

Well how bl*ody likely is that to happen, given the UK establishment's deliberate RF-directed blackout of Invictus? Other countries including the US have had their Presidents publicly support Invictus, have had their media outlets cover the events. The UK? It's squabble and RF gossip and drama from morning to night - kinda like on these boards (for some people, though as I suspect many eyes just glaze over the nonsense - as I do).

This could be probably the first instance of a UK city, the UK economy, missing out on a huge opportunity to support veterans and host a major international event (Invictus Dusseldorf last September had the Head of Nato and a 1100 strong delegation attending - adding revenue to the city of Dusseldorf) due to the RF's and British media's (and parts of the British public) hate campaign against Harry and Meghan.

And it's even more hilarious to observe the attempts by some to "disconnect" Invictus from H&M with mousey "H&M are bad for/useless to Invictus" "H&M generate too much drama which we are actually the ones creating" arguments, in the hope that they're booted out and haters can start supporting Invictus again, hey presto! 😆

Food for thought, for those spending their days hurling vapid insults at H&M on social media (including on these boards)...

I think they were damned if they did or didn’t mention Invictus and so erred on the side of generating less drama by leaving Harry to it.

Certainly there would be posters here crowing about them interfering had they said anything at all.

Also, why would Harry want them involved after everything he told Oprah?

I thought Tokyo had already been decided, but I could be mistaken @TallerSally ? I seems to me Invictus uses existing infrastructure from previous Olympics and Paralympics Games, etc., (which is great and makes sense!).

But no, I think bringing them back to the UK should be rejected for a long while. You'd have these "carnival of experts" (haha) making it about the drama rather than the veterans and their families. Like they're doing now by suggesting Birmingham bid to host the games.

What on earth has Oprah got to do with Birmingham missing out on hosting Invictus 😅😂

Interesting post @TallerSally

I think they were damned if they did or didn’t mention Invictus and so erred on the side of generating less drama by leaving Harry to it

Well..they're certainly leaving the British Vets competing 'to it' aren't they. Surely wishing them luck is not a big ask

An own goal I would say

This is a telling phrase that demonstrates so much about mindset here.

Some people really believe that King Charles is in some sort of competition with his own son. That somehow he’s trying to “score points” at the expense of one of his children.

I think it has been driven by the paranoia Harry exhibited within his interview with Oprah and in Spare. It makes me sad.

@AliceOlive the Mirror article title is "Prince William's 'jealousy' over brother Harry's Invictus Games revealed with major sign"

Most of the post is from that (I have factiva, so don't have to click on unsavoury links 😂).

I think it should be rejected too, it more to Harry’s benefit so that he can continue on building his only truly successful venture out of the shadow of the drama he has created for himself since his grand temper tantrum began.

Invictus is a good thing. He needs to keep it that way so he can build and maintain a bit of credibility as something other than the foolish younger son of a King.

The way posters talk about Oprah and Netflix, I wouldn't blame anyone for thinking Oprah and Netflix were the actual names of Boogymen found hiding under beds, just waiting to pop out!😂

Mirror is a good credible source when it jives with what you hope is true? Gossip is acceptable if it drives the narrative you like?

I don't actually think that. Own goal is said as far as Charles being Head of Armed services and not sending a good luck message out to the British veterans at a highly successful Games with his son at the head of it
Own goal is meant as...the RF exist as far as good PR and publicity. This time that failed

I totally do not think about competition between them. I really dont

Are you crying in laughter because I mentioned Oprah? Sorry, it’s hard to follow anything here lately.

Oprah is what put Harry on the map here in the US. It was hugely hyped. We aren’t going to forget it happened nor anything he said. He wasn’t much in anyone’s radar before that.

@AliceOlive Mirror is a good credible source

paraphrasing... top marks for effort, accuracy... less so.

In your opinion, I guess.

For me Harry has behaved so ridiculously and so paranoid that his family is best saying as little as possible publicly about anything related to him.

He’s got a squad of people behind him who enjoy trashing his entire family including young children. A buddy who even wrote book calling his father and SIL racist.

Best keep as far away from crazy train that as possible. Hope for the best from afar.