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July 12 2024
Serena Williams: Serena Williams hosted the prestigious ESPY Awards on July 11th in Los Angeles, where Prince Harry, accompanied by Meghan Markle, paid tribute to the Pat Tillman legacy. During her introduction, Williams made a lighthearted jab that elicited slightly strained smiles from the Duke and Duchess.
Harry, honored with the Pat Tillman Award for Service for his Invictus Games, delivered a confident speech despite facing some backlash. He expressed gratitude to the Tillman Foundation and family.
Serena Williams jokingly teases Meghan and Harry
Despite their dwindling social circle (with Williams seemingly being one of the last remaining friends), Harry and Meghan were proud to know the tennis legend was still with them.
On the ESPY stage, playful friend Serena, ever the star, made a gentle quip that "it's actually quite often that she's in a room with the royals." Throwing a sly glance towards the couple, she joked, "But remember, tonight is mine!"
After introducing the couple to thunderous applause, she said, "But please, Harry and Meghan, try not to breathe too much tonight." The tennis star added, "Because it's my night and I don't want you guys to accuse me of taking in too much oxygen."
The Duke and Duchess reacted positively to the joke and, although a little awkwardly, laughed when the camera showed them in the audience. Serena has been a close companion of the Sussexes for many years, first meeting Meghan at the 2010 Super Bowl.
Prince Harry earns Pat Tillman Service Award.
Harry, looking dapper in a classic black suit and white shirt, took to the stage with Megan looking stunning in a white, figure-hugging dress beside him. He started by thanking the individuals who introduced him, then he sincerely conveyed his "deepest gratitude" to everyone at the Pat Tillman Foundation with heartfelt appreciation. He thanked the Tillman family, especially Mary Tillman, who had previously criticised the event for honouring the 'controversial' Harry.
In his speech, the Duke said, "Her advocacy for Pat's legacy is deeply personal and I respect that. The bond between a mother and son is eternal and transcends even the greatest loss," reports Mirror US. Tillman, a respected man, tragically lost his life in an accidental fire in Afghanistan two decades ago. Harry has faced heavy criticism for accepting the ESPN award in memory of the deceased soldier and NFL athlete, with warnings that it could lead to "very bad publicity".
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