From legal battles to unforeseen backlashes, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s lives have barely been the bed of petals and roses they once were. Yet, by adhering to their mantra of never backing down, the couple has navigated these challenges with the tenacity of a captain steering a ship through a storm. Recently, the scrutiny and media trials have intensified around Prince Harry, especially regarding his reception at the ESPY Awards. At the ceremony, however, the Duke addressed his critics in style, with Markle by his side, receiving a special mention from his best friend, Serena Williams. 

Despite the ongoing controversies, both women spared no effort in celebrating Prince Harry's success, turning the hub of disputes into a family affair.

Serena Williams is currently hosting the 2024 ESPY Awards live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Despite some controversy, the day turned out well, with two significant votes of confidence from Prince Harry’s best friend, Williams, and wife, Meghan Markle. The Duke received the Pat Tillman Award amidst backlash, while Williams made the event even more special with a warm shout-out as she welcomed the royalties she has often been found hanging out with.

Taking a subtle jab at the relentless media scrutiny of the Sussex couple, Williams humorously advised Markle and the Prince not to breathe too much, joking that she did not want to be overshadowed by accusations of them taking up too much oxygen and ruining her night. Despite the air of apprehension and surprise following the comments from the Afghan veteran's mother, the event was filled with love and laughter, thanks to the lovely ladies by Prince Harry's side.

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Earlier, reports emerged about the disputes surrounding Prince Harry’s reception of the honor, but subsequent reports clarified that he had no intention of declining the accolade.

Leading up to the ceremony where Prince Harry received the Pat Tillman Award, there was persistent chaos and concern about whether the backlash would push him to decline the honor. Despite recent rumors suggesting this, a US Weekly report clarified that he had no intention of rejecting the prestigious title. True to his word, Prince Harry arrived at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles for the ESPY Awards to accept the honor.

Prince Harry’s press office reportedly informed the outlet that no guidance or statement had been issued regarding his feelings about the award. Although Royal Navy Admiral Lord Alan West advised him to “decline” due to the potential for bad publicity, along with royal commentator Michael Cole, the office clarified that any published claims about his emotions were purely speculative. Therefore, despite the reports suggesting otherwise, his proud moment shared alongside Meghan Markle and Serena Williams proves that all’s well that ends well.

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