Prince Harry is rumoured to be deeply "wounded" after being passed over for a significant military role in favour of Prince William.The Duke of Sussex's acceptance of the ESPY Pat Tillman Award for his work with the Invictus Games caused a stir, with Mary Tillman, the mother of Pat Tillman, and some US sports commentators criticising the choice.Royal expert Emily Andrews commented that there is "some mirth" within "palace corridors" about Harry making headlines for a sports accolade.Speaking with Woman magazine, Emily remarked: "He repeatedly voiced his sadness in having to give up his honorary military appointments after he and Meghan quit royal duties to seek their fortunes overseas."Old pals say it will have wounded him deeply to see his elder brother, Prince William, handed the role of Colonel-in-Chief of his former organisation, the Army Air Corps, by Charles," reports the Express.Andrews added: "No doubt causing yet more bad feeling or even rows between the already feuding brothers.
Some could argue it really is the ultimate revenge given the brickbats Harry has thrown, but I'm not so sure."For me, it just deepens the already gaping wound between the two siblings who used to be so close."Further discussing the matter, she pointed out that unlike William, who wasn't involved in active service, Harry served in Afghanistan with the Army Air Corps and may have had a strong desire for the honorary position.Ms Andrews has hinted that Prince Harry has been "reduced" to accepting showbiz awards rather than receiving new honours from the King, and she is "sure" he would "choose military duties over sports awards" if given the choice.The ESPY award, named after a US war hero, recognises "exceptional individuals who exemplify
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