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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.
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Serena Williams jokingly teases Meghan and Harry
Williams remains one of Harry and Meghan’s closest friends, and they were proud to have her by their side at the event.
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, because it's my night and I don't want to be overshadowed by accusations that you guys are taking up 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 the Pat Tillman Award for Service.
Harry, looking dapper in a classic black suit and white shirt, took to the stage with Meghan 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 losses." reports Mirror US.
Tillman, a respected man. Tragically lost his life due to friendly fire in Afghanistan on April 22, 2004.
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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