Prince Harry criticized for wearing four medals in honor of US soldier: ‘Pathetic’

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By Andrew Court

Prince Harry has faced criticism for wearing four medals while presenting the prestigious “Soldier of the Year” award from his Montecito mansion.

The Duke of Sussex, who served in the UK Armed Forces for 10 years, appeared via Zoom on Thursday to present the award to US combat medic, Sergeant First Class Elizabeth Marks.

However, haters were distracted by Harry’s medals, which they claimed was an effort “Create confusion for the US market” And diverted attention from the serviceman who was being honoured.

The Prince wears four medals on his chest: an Afghanistan Campaign Medal, a Golden Jubilee Medal, a Diamond Jubilee Medal and a Platinum Jubilee Medal.

The first was presented to Harry for his military service in Afghanistan, while the other three were presented to him by Queen Elizabeth II.

“3 Jubilee Medals… and one Bunker Service Medal,” a sneered In a post on X.

“Oh my God, how pathetic,” another. expressed displeasure, “He needs someone to advise him on optics. “Participation medals are a sad cry for ‘LOOK AT MEEEEEEE’.”

However, others jumped to Prince’s defense and said his Afghanistan campaign was medal worthy.

Harry made two visits to Afghanistan, the first between 2007 and 2008, before returning for a second time in 2012.

One protester said, “He deserves to wear his medal.” declared.

“The medals he earned,” one second where did it go.

Meanwhile, some astute pundits pointed out that Harry had not been wearing the coronation medallion given to him by his father, King Charles, until recently.

Royal commentator Richard FitzWilliams told The Sun it was a “disgrace” on the part of the prince.

“The Sussexes don’t do anything by accident and it clearly emphasizes or is intended to emphasize their distance from the royal family,” he declared.