The Duke of Sussex was emotional as he accepted the Pat Tillman Award for Service at 2024 ESPYs on Thursday.
Prince Harry was accompanied by his wife, Meghan Markle, at the event after he was chosen for the award.
Following the award announcement, Pat Tillman’s mother revealed she was “shocked” that a “controversial” individual was receiving it.
The ESPY Awards were held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, hosted by female tennis legend Serena Williams.
Past Tillman Award winners Marine Sgt. Kirstie Ennis, Army Sgt. Elizabeth Marks and US Air Force Master Sgt. Israel Del Toro Jr handed Harry the award.
Visibly emotional, the Duke of Sussex received the prestigious honour for his work in co-founding the Invictus Games.
Harry was reportedly left “stunned” and “quite sad” after being lambasted following ESPN’s honour.
ESPN defended their decision to award the Duke, stating his involvement in the Invictus Games “is a cause worth celebrating”.
