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The harkel had decided to take seats away from some veterans so they could sit behind them for added security. They clearly saw the booing as one of the biggest risks they might face at the awards ceremony. Serena Williams had made comments referring to Harry and Megan as "actual royalty", which many found questionable given they are no longer working royals.
There did seem to be some isolated booing during the event, though it's difficult to know for certain as live televised events are often delayed by a minute or two in case something needs to be cut. When Serena asked for a round of applause for Harry and Megan, it didn't appear that many in the audience were obliging. No one clapped the first time their attendance was announced, and there was no standing ovation at the end of the ceremony.
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Some people felt the harkel highlighting how awards can be bought served to exemplify how not all recipients are truly deserving. One only needs money and connections, not merit. Others brought up concerns about the charity the award was associated with and how Pat Tillman's mother had been pushed out. The delivery of Serena's speech praising Harry and Megan came across as dull and insincere to some viewers.
Conspiracy theories emerged that an intern may have pressured Serena into making awkward statements about the harkel using oxygen and overshadowing her. Critics feel Harry and Megan insist on taxpayer-funded security and titles despite doing no real charitable work. As non-working royals living in America, some argue they should not receive such privileges.
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Serena Williams' reputation has taken hits in recent years as well, so her fawning over Harry and Megan's royal titles raised eyebrows. Like other celebrities who've associated with the harkel, questions remain over what exactly draws them to such controversial figures. Harry's speech was likely penned by others, and he seemed annoyed at the negativity, appearing to have fully bought into his and Megan's victim narrative.
Cynics view the harkel and celebrities boosting them as being in the same club - dishonest social climbers only out for themselves. While Harry had training from the royal family, his critics argue Megan's constant attention-seeking has ruined what reputation he had left. Without her holding him back, perhaps Harry could have reinvented himself successfully without clinging to a royal identity.
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As for the veterans accompanying Harry on stage, some saw them as mere props given short shrift. Conspiracy theories even emerged that the harkel had locked the veterans in a bathroom before the event. Harry rightfully should have declined the award altogether rather than using veterans to deflect criticism. His reference to his late mother came across as a cheap tactic to garner sympathy as usual.
The harkel clearly see events like this as opportunities to elevate their celebrity status and monetize it. Questions remain how they'll leverage this newest bit of publicity to promote themselves or products in the coming days. With Megan absent this time, Harry's performance was less overtly cringeworthy but the narcisissm and sense of victimhood in his speech came through loud and clear.
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Even without Megan hogging the spotlight, Harry showed he hasn't deviated from the toxic narrative she spun him into. Only an intense deprogramming process could potentially pull him from her web of delusions at this point. While the harkel may see this award as validation, their critics argue it's chiefly served to highlight how lost causes they've become. With time, even diehard supporters will likely tire of funding grifters who do little but attack the institutions of Britain and America.
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