WeAreInvictus - X

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A fitting endorsement from Fred Hargreaves OBE who on X wrote, “As ever, a genuine and heart-felt speech from the Duke of Sussex - the driving force and passion behind the #InvictusGames. So good to see this Award, and share the stage with Elizabeth, Kirsty and Israel.”

From the Royal Website, how the ‘driving force’ - Harry - brought Invictus into being:

https://www.royal.uk/invictus-games

Positive Harry posts have been flooding X. Haters were out too. Some negatively posting in a quasi-forensic manner. No ‘gotcha’ revelations, however, nor tens of thousands of likes which the repost of Harry’s speech on ESPN by the knowledgeable Robert Griffin III now has. In less than 2 days 51+K likes and still rising.

I also checked out some (too many) #Sussexsquad posters. It revealed teachers, veterans, different nationalities, colours, creeds, nurses, retired folk etc etc. Thus I formed a completely different understanding about the use of the hashtag to support the Sussex family. There were also very strange users of the hashtag too. The hashtag was additionally utilised to send the message out on X to put the anti-Harry and Meghan posters or ‘derangers’, as they are often called, on mute and not to engage. Quite a restrained and civil position to promote and many did just that. Invictus awareness was successfully brought to those who had never heard of the international fraternity of veterans with disabilities and injuries by this hashtag alone.

Watching the videos on X I saw Harry speak with sincerity and humility under pressure. His words, “The truth is, I stand here not as Prince Harry, Pat Tillman Award recipient, but rather a voice on behalf of the Invictus Games Foundation and the thousands of veterans and service personnel from over 20 nations who have made the Invictus Games a reality. This award belongs to them. Not to me.”

Harry has now been awarded, by a very diverse online presence, a new respect. And I do believe he’s also a jolly good fellow…and so say many, many, many of us. 😊💙

I am so glad I went on my very new X twitter account for I was disgusted with the Daily Mail’s use of Pat Tillman’s mother to denigrate Prince Harry as it was totally uncalled for. Call it for what it was - a hit piece of journalism designed to create a mini storm online. We know nothing about the context of how they obtained words supposedly said by Pat’s mother about Harrry. I was aghast too at how Pat’s widow has also been treated by some online posters. Her foundation may not be perfect but she does more than anyone to honour him. Pat’s mother also did not go on any mainstream American media either where her complaints would have been listened to and would have provided the much needed context for the hate motivated article by a newspaper under the spotlight for its nefarious journalism and click bait articles about Harry.

Harry’s response was beautiful. The way Harry acknowledged Pat’s mother went further than him being a royal. It was a standout out moment of what being human is all about. I do believe he’s also a jolly good fellow…and so say many, many, many of us. 😊💙

I do wonder if there's an MI6 equivalent of the Windsor Files on them.

Turnip pickle. They need to try turnip pickle. To go with nice pies.

Roll On 2025! 😊

I love Blackadder.

Sometimes it was just so apt.

I think that Harry is really dragging down Invictus now.

He picked up that award against the express wishes of Pat Tillman's MOTHER.

He attracts so much bad publicity to all his endeavours and is criticised constantly for hypocrisy and being over privileged and self entitled and embarrassing and complaining about the RF who are the heads of the armed services.

"the good Harry" 😂
Shouldn't that be "Harry The Good"?

As opposed to 'the evil Harry'? 😀

"The Dog Bowl Harry"

😂😂😂👍

It's genuinely intriguing that people actually think Harry did start Invictus, or his effort and energy has gone into anything other than being a figurehead as part of a publicity drive, or an opportunity for his wife's fashion show.
Sad.
That's the Sussexes. Clicks and dollars.

And no amount of explaining the actual history of Invictus seems to make any impact! Some people believe what suits their narrative, and never mind the facts.

It's ridiculous because I DO think that Harry had/has a genuine interest in Invictus and would willingly stay committed to it - I just don't understand why it's necessary to construct a myth about him founding it. But I'm really saddened by the way his relationship with it has gone recently and he needs to take notice of what critics are saying and keep the focus on the veterans.

Such a thoughtful, intelligent and constructive post. Well done you. 🙄

Completely agree. Some people just wish for an echo chamber and don’t want to engage in an intelligent conversation or discussion about anything other than sycophantic rhetoric. Getting an answer out of some when asking a direct question is like pinning jelly to a wall. It’s impossible. All you get back is deflection, projection and nastiness. It’s exactly why MNHQ have had to comment on this thread. Yet as soon as Hope messaged, they immediately started again with the goady posts. They should be embarrassed.

I don’t include skullbabe in this. We don’t agree on some things but I have a lot of respect for her and her opinion.

Plus they're both lazy - they basically do sod all except use it as a platform to get attention ... I feel sorry for the disabled veterans and IG who are just being f used and abused by these two greedy self obsessed clowns

It's genuinely intriguing that people actually think Harry did start Invictus, or his effort and energy has gone into anything other than being a figurehead as part of a publicity drive, or an opportunity for his wife's fashion show

It is indeed intriguing, though in fairness Harry did once seem to be genuinely delighted in the veterans' company and to be interested in more than the photo ops/awards

It's only in more recent years that his focus appears to have changed, though I'm aware that while media photos can be used to "prove" anything, the same applies to his previous greater interest

I think, given the opportunity, he still would be genuinely delighted to be in the company of the veterans and that his previous enjoyment was real. I think what has changed is the angle from in which he seems to approach Invictus these days which is far
more focused on photo opportunities in themselves, rather than his previous approach of getting involved and talking. Far more superficial these days

That's my impression too, smilesy, and if correct it's not a welcome change

In fairness Harry's not alone in using good causes for self-promotion, but most make a better job of at least pretending to be interested in more than a "look at me!!"

You mean far less royal - being there to cast light on the people you serve; and far more celebrity - being there to cast light on yourself and big up your profile.

It’s ye olde difference between royalty and celebrity that certain commentators just don’t seem to grasp.

Superficial. That about says it all.

The focus on Invictus seems to have changed immeasurably.

I think it is prudent to respect the right people.
Opinions of intentions vary considerably.

It’s ye olde difference between royalty and celebrity that certain commentators just don’t seem to grasp

Exactly, Mymilkshake, and while I'm the very last to "blame the woman for everything" and fully believe Harry has his own agency, it's hard not to notice how things have changed since his wife came on the scene

No doubt it all looked very promising and glitzy to start with, but now he's thoroughly painted himself into a corner I do wonder if it still seems quite so appealing

It’s ye olde difference between royalty and celebrity that certain commentators just don’t seem to grasp.

This in a nutshell, but it’s not just certain commentators that some seem to grasp it, but certain wannabe Royals as well 🙄

An interesting thread on X has appeared on my timeline this morning. Discussing that H&M are upset with the US media portrayal of them and are frustrated with the “false light”.

Disclaimer: I know this is all hearsay and there’s no concrete proof that this is the case or the truth! But I’m linking anyway.

x.com/einstein_evans/status/1813667536195436559

There is a bit of a difference between false light and sunlight beaming on shady neuks.

Johnny Cash had it.

What’s done in the dark will be brought to the light.

That pesky old First Amendment, huh? Better call the Aspen Institute and see how far they’ve got in curtailing free speech. They’ve only got a few months to go before the election.

Interesting how many of us on here have been saying for a while now that the US media is being much more brutal than the U.K. media. A few of us even posted screenshots of front pages somewhere.
The more they want to control their narrative, the worse it will get for them, they just don’t seem to realise that it is their actions that cause the effect. Preferring instead to opt for perpetual victimhood.