INVICTUS Games: Do They Need An EX Royal Face?
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Shauna x The very inspiring Invictus games are about to kick off!
In this video I look at Prince Harry’s role and how it has changed over time…
Does the Invictus Games really need a ex working Royal as its public face or is it already high profile enough?
It is already a “must watch” event for many all over the world!
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Great video and yes go Aussies. May all the competitors have an amazing time and here’s to the media switching their focus to the real heart of invictus
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Good morning, I completely agree with you. I want more Invictus Games less the ex-Royal. All proceeds go to Invictus and veterans. Period.
That’s what most people want. The Invictus Games should exist and be seen independently of “Heart of Invictus” which is a Netflix propaganda pitch for H&H
Unfortunately though it did include his dig about the RF, lies about the British press and talk about his mother again, and nobody is sure how much is being donated
If you want to support a charity, come free of charge. Don't bring your production company, don't sell on to Netflix. Be financially transparent. Don't charge ridiculous expenses. Unless you can pile up the clothes and stand in front of 1 competitor. Look them in the eye and say on camera "I needed these clothes more..." imo New representative each event. Great idea.
Brilliant !!! You hit the nail on the head...love it.
Well said. Exactly to the point.
This actually shows the power and benefits of the Royal family. They have the funds and the star power and can gather expertise so easily for any worthy cause. Imagine a government institution with all their bureaucracy wanted to organize this. It would be a lot more expensive and with no glamour. Too bad Harry and Meghan were not smart enough to realize that.
If only Harry listened to his late Grandfather, Prince Philip. when he said, 'It's not about You' when out doing the royal visits or getting the press for such visits!
So true!!
Amen! Great points!
On gb news this afternoon nana talked about the games. I have taken some of your research about Sir Keith Mills etc and posted it. Hope this is OK.
HMTQ said this just before she became Queen, she and Prince Philip went in their first tour after their marriage. The crowds to greet them after the Britannia docked. The Minister gestured towards the mass of cheering people and said ‘You see how much they love you?’
She shook her head a bit, disagreeing with him. “This isn’t about ME, I’m merely a representative of the Monarchy, I would be concerned for the mental health of anyone who thinks it IS about their personal popularity, it would not be a healthy way to think.”
She was only 25 years old when she said that. It is in the video ‘A Majestic Life’. I binged a variety of videos last year after Elizabeth II’s death. It was a wonderful review of her life and views. Pity Harry didn’t bother to understand the Monarchy, with its rules and protocol are a part of a history he doesn’t know nor respect.
I feel like this docuserie is not truly about the wounded veterans but more about him as a saviour for these veterans! And the veterans stories are simply used as emotionally supportive evidence to make his act even more glorious!
The game was inspired from the Warrior games and certainly prepared by the palace. He has done nothing but showing up and give empty words speech!
Reminiscent of his wife.
Two peas.
I don't have Netflix.... but just wonder after seeing videos IF there could have been a better way for Harry to 'get his story' out. Instead of his straight 'interview' style, eyes into the camera, full focus on Him.....had we picked up bits and pieces of his story as he spoke with the Veterans I think he may have had more success.
eg...While talking to another vet and the fellow says, 'he felt lost on his return' and Harry comments 'he knew that feeling,' then moves on to more conversation... etc.
When snippets come out within normal conversation I find it more compelling to listen closely, I don't need Harry's 'story' to be placed front and centre before me!
Also IF Harry put some of his story in a more 'reflective' way by saying 'as I look back....' again more compelling as we 'think' he has learned from/discovered what was going on over the years since those moments, Not just flat facts that are eventually disputed... eg. press not supporting the men and women when they were doing just that!
Well said!
And that's the thing: all Harry ever did as a working royal was the bare minimum, yet, he constantly refers to himself as having lived "a life of service", before he left, and I think he truly believes he worked hard at it. 😳
For you for expressing exactly how I feel thank you for that there is not a drop of sincerity in either Harry or megan to me. They are users and abusers of the highest order.
That was brilliant Shauna! You are the first person so far that I’ve seen, who’s looked into your national team like this. You’re so refreshing with your logical analysis, cross referenced research and ultimate support of Invictus games, rather than focusing just on Harry’s self promotion, and his & Netflix’s profiteering. I like your ideas moving forward to celebrate & promote the people who matter! It’s a pity these soldiers didn’t help Harry with therapy with such wise & proactive words & actions. All the best to the Aussie team!
Uarrychad therapy long before he joined the armed forces. He is one of those people who will never get better because he is not prepared to do his homework to improve himself.
Leilani of Barbados also has done really good research on those participating and presented it really well
@@MaryB-tx2xq that’s so good to hear
Thanks Kathy 💗
Therapy for Harry is a waste of time - you cannot engage with it whilst taking mood altering drugs
If you are not in your right mind it’s impossible to do the work needed to recover from any traumatic event
A great idea to have a different head of games each time. Agree all monies above production costs should be donated to the veterans and programs for them.
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Yep. As said the people that worked on this deserve to be paid... Until you hear that MM put her expensive wardrobe she wore for the IG through Archwell as a production cost!!!! H&M take so much more from the IG and the veterans, than they give.
AGREE 💯👍
This is a Charity .
It's people pay RESPECT and HELP for wounded soldiers. It's NOT pay Harry's
LUXURY LIFESTYLE.
They should make a opening book .
All money how to spend and make very sure
ALL USE FOR WOUNDED SOLDIERS !!!
Harry just a one of millions soldiers . He just a part of this CHARITY member .
This Charity founder by every HERO VETS and ALL WOUNDED SOLDIERS.
They are all REAL HERO !!!
BEAUTIFUL STAR !!!
BRAVE STAR !!!!
I would like to see someone like David Beckham be the face of the games! He's a great sportsman, well respected around the world, has great love & respect for the Monarchy & is a genuine, kind & welcoming person! I don't think you need some who served only some who appreciates those who have served 🤗🤗
@@Always_Thinking Anyone who can put all proceeds through a clean funnel can only be a plus point.
After watching this, I was also left feeling very disappointed after realising that you never hear Harry praising Sir Keith Mills in relation to Invictus games, just himself!
True!
I suspect there are a lot of unsung heros behind the RF
So Harry dumped the whole project of Invictus on Sir Keith Mills.
Pretty much!
Exactly 💯
While I truly do appreciate your perspective Shauna, I also come from a military family. And none of my relatives both here in the United States or in the UK were at all impressed with Heart of Invictus. It had nothing of course to do with the veterans being spotlighted or their families. It was instead more about how Harry and Meghan continued to make it about themselves. Many of my relatives who are also veterans felt as though their intelligence had been insulted. With regards to the original Brat Prince himself-if you listen carefully to him-Harry had admittedly never acquired the actual frontline experience (whether you believe that he had been deployed to Afghanistan for the reported ten weeks or not) that most the actual
veterans depicted in Heart of Invictus had. To this very day, Harry does not act or behave like a legitimate military veteran either as he does not appear to have learned or possessed any of the core values that are taught in the military globally such as honesty, character, integrity, courage, bravery and loyalty-which are integral to those serving and their families. Harry similarly does not embody principle-nor did he speak from a place of genuine triumph or resilience or even inner strength. Disabled veterans and their families go through so much and they need every ounce of healthy-minded support and encouragement that they can possibly receive. And not once did Harry come across either as having really understood the entire purpose of what the games were to mean and really failed to relate to the veterans on any real level. Furthermore, we had several minutes of Harry essentially seeking to justify using his own mother's tragic death as the primary reason for why he cannot stop his ongoing use of drugs. He also looked and sounded very much like he was on drugs as well. The last thing that anyone should be doing is promoting the use of drugs in a documentary about disabled veterans-especially when there are millions of veterans in here in the United States and elsewhere around the world who continue to struggle with suicidal ideation. Additionally, given the way Archetypes turned out-it really does not surprise me that Harry would appeal to Sir Keith Mills' for help. My point here is that a lot of veterans around the world who not only feel betrayed by Harry-but after having given him chance after chance to prove himself-but also grossly misrepresented by him as well. For one thing, Harry is not physically disabled and secondly if you remember he did actually mock the pain of a physically disabled matron at his school-having noted that she was both unattractive and didn't make him the least bit horny. He also stated that she had a deviated spine and her knees were so stiff that she had to descend from the stairs backwards. So what does he do to get a laugh from his peers? Harry performed mocking little dances and making faces at her discomfort. And
most respectfully-how can anyone really condone that type of egregious behavior much less consider that to be some kind of profile in courage from a young Prince-now a father of two? Drugs also gives you a very distorted view of the world and I'm really sorry but respectfully-I for one do not believe for one second that Harry and Meghan personify the true spirit and essence of the Games themselves or the participants featured in them and that they should both be completely removed from the Invictus Games going forward.
Well said.
Your comment deserves being pinned on top!
Also more worrying was his alleged mistreatment of the woman he’s visited for sex whilst there, allegedly beat them up, if this is true he should never be allowed to represent the Vets, rather he should face war crimes for his treatment of these disadvantaged vulnerable women.
What a thoughtful, well reasoned response. Excellent!
You are a liar. The press made it about them. They never did.
A friend of Harry's is a Ben McBean ex-service man, who had one leg and one arm blown off by a landmine, a man who Harry said was an inspiration, who has come out and said 'as much as he loved Harry, he was wrong when he mentioned there was no support from the media', Ben went on to say the British media was great and The Sun newspaper raised millions and started the Millie Awards. Ben also said the army had a great support system and I have recently saw an interview from 2016 when Harry talks of this help and support as well as the support from his family.
Apparently the coverage also prompted the RF to start the Elizabeth Awards that I THINK is for the families of veterens
Good Evening! Shauna .. there are a few points here (that you didn't mention). H did have supporters still probably until the coronation . We don't have to respect H because of his service (according to veterans) because they make an oath to the Queen as part of their roles, loyalty etc.. and those veterans that disagree with him these days state he has proven he has no loytalty to the Queen. Then there is the matter that at his fathers coronation he did not sing God Save the King (and that was a video).. to point being. H is a traitor back in the day he would be in the Tower with the crowd chanting off with his head. the military are loyalist royalist. I'm glad you have identified that INvictus was not really his idea but rather the ideas and efforts of those around him - he's given too much credit for it. He's a talker not a planner or thinker. H is a patron I suppose. "Champion". LOLLL your reaction to the distribution of the money .. is hilarious. I think most people realie that the money will go to the Archewell charity, where they can spend 95% of it on themselves. i won't be watching anything he or she does.
I find myself struggling with the big lump in my throat just hearing the different interviews with Veterans that are happening, I just wish Harry would let the Veterans shine because this is their only chance to have a platform where they can show us what amazing people they really are ❤
Another unintended, I’m sure, consequence of Harry going on about losing his mother is that I’m hearing more and more people saying that they’re sick of hearing about Diana, even lifelong fans are turning against her but Harry will never understand that his behaviour is causing people to go off of her. So sad!
Edit: I would like Princess Anne to be the figurehead if a Royal person is going to be involved x
Or Zara
She is scandal free for the most part and a great sportsperson
Your comments are enlightening and spot on. I wish all the participants of the Invictus Games good luck. You all are winners in my book!!! Enjoy the experience.
Shauna, the comments you read on what Unconquered means to some of the members of the Australian team are truly inspiring, BUT I ask how does all the whinging and self-pity that Harry goes on about fit in? Also The Royal Rogie showed a picture of then Prince Charles and Prince William at the airport to meet Harry upon his return from Afghanistan; William is even carrying Harry’s bags showing that yet again Harry is telling another fib. Also, as a person whose father died when I was 14 & 2 months old I am tired of Harry 2 weeks shy of his 13th birthday carrying on about the death of Diana. I did not ask for pity; in fact, when summer vacation was over two months later and returning to school my mother said to me will you kindly mention your father died during the summer 12:45 and not answer your summer was fine. She said I know you, you will not say anything, and here is Harry 26 years later at almost 39 in September still wallowing in self-pity. He disgusts me; there I said it. Sending greetings from NYC 🗽⬇️; go team USA 🇺🇸
I find it interesting the face of IG is a royal who “gave up” on his duties, was “disloyal” to his family, and doesn’t take responsibility for his own poor choices. Isn’t that the antithesis of what these games stand for?
Yes!
Harry had an idea with no knowledge about how to bring it to fruition and no interest in the real work. But, he did have a royal connection! So let’s hear it for Harry. Right. Three cheers for Sir Keith Mills and Harry’s private secretary and allow the games to be about those who it was intended to help and support.
Sir Keith Mills name should be spread more widely for the wonderful work he did for the invictus games. Typical of work shy Harry to accept all the acclaim.
Thank you for an amazing video! I think Prince Harry could learn something from these veterans. They aren't wallowing in self pity & trying to elicit sympathy for things that happened to them. They have become an inspiration to everyone. PH is an inspiration to no one. Give him the boot & carry on! It's a real shame that having him do this docuseries has pulled it down instead of elevating it. You're right, he is no longer as asset but a liability.
On another note, I love your blouse & necklace! You always are so well dressed!
The necklace was my Grandmothers 💕
They don’t need someone like bunker Harry and mattress markle 😂
What apt descriptions
Totally agree..
LILO lil or are too youmg to remember the comady Bread
So glad to hear the real story of how Invictus came to be. Thank you.
I don't think Harry will ever be liked or respected because he has no grasp of the greater traumas other people have experienced, and he is too focused on himself. He is sadly selfish and feckless.
Your videos go from strength to strength in thoughtful, fact-supported analysis. You never lose sight of your topic, its various angles, or your sense of what matters or humour. Thank you.
I appreciate that! 🤗
Totally agree!!!
Harry didn’t start Invictus ,it was his family in an effort to give Harry something to focus on as he was running wild,making very inappropriate life decisions and the Royal family were constantly having to cover up for his behaviour .William not only helped at its inception but also gave generous donations. Unfortunately since marrying and leaving the family he appears to be driven by greed As a Royal he would have given of his time free and all money raised would have gone to the games as it should do ,instead he is now drawing on funding for himself and his equally greedy wife
Sir Keith stayed with the games right up to recently.this production was necessary for harry to get his $100 million of Netflix.
It was reported awhile back the Netflix contract was no where near 100 million ( sunshine sucks put the lie out they were paid 100 million)
Harry no longer represents the RF and he’s now seen by many as being against the RF. He’s also seen as being beholden to Netflix and possibly unable to represent the interests of Invictus. Also most people in Harry’s position take the time to mention all the other people who were instrumental in making the Games a reality. The two gentlemen you mentioned would be household names by now if Harry had acknowledged them.
That was a bit of an eye opener. 😮 Thank you for your research. All the teams have my best wishes. All the competitors deserve all the praise we can offer.
Harry shouldn't have talked about himself at all in this documentary 😂😂😂😂
I like your idea of having an ambassador, someone who’s been there and faced the same things, and someone highlighted for how they remained or regained their lived Invictus. These are things most of us won’t ever have to face. They aren’t about any one person so let’s celebrate them all!
Wonderful review, the competitors are amazing and inspirational, enough said as it should all be about them and their personal achievements! In my eyes they have won the highest prize just by getting there!🇬🇧❤️🇬🇧
I agree! 💗
The Invictus Games was a project started by the Royal Foundation, and was actually headed by William, Catherine and Harry. And yes, Harry was given a lot of assistance. I would love to see the IG held here and agree with you, having a new ‘face’ each time would provide opportunities for ex serving military.
Harry should n't get a cent. He should be honoured to be present, pay his own way AND give a donation other than his time.
Oh my goodness Shauna, you have done it again!!!!! Such a balanced, well thought out, positive outlook on the games. I totally agree with you on how important the games are to the soldiers from around the world and it must continue. How did you become so wise?🇨🇦 Want to wish the Canadian team ( as well as all other teams) the very best!! ❤🇨🇦💕🇨🇦💖🇨🇦
We can't forget Prince William and Princess Catherine have donated large sums to the Invictus Games.
Not asked. Not for show. Just did it.
And the Canadian Govt and the Govt of BC are pledging $15M for the 2025 Games.
Will Harry end up donating the same measly 3% that he did with their Archewell "charity"?
On our govt site, the Invictus participants leave messages of encouragement.
“You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” I love this one!
I want all to have the best time and want to say I am so proud of our Canadian team!
Wasn't Harry handed the Games idea by the Palace? And then the "Sir"somethings did all the work? I don't care. I just want the vets and the games spotlighted. I have a viseral, nauseous response when I see Harry going on and on HIS war trauma, and his MUM. And his appearance in the docu does, sadly, taint the beautiful courage of the vets. The money generated must go straight to the vets! I want to see the profit allocation on official paper.
Totally agree with you. The Invictus Games are a great thing, and it's great that Harry was able to get the funding and competent leadership to get it rolling. But its not about Harry, it's about the athletes. And, of course he can't resist contradicting himself and not really owning his own stuff. I think he was trying to but he just can't manage to do so without his victim stance.
The games are powerful all on their own. They don't need Harry anymore. Love your idea of a representative lead each games
Exceptional today Shauna. I love your idea of a different serviceman each year to run the games. ❤❤
Wouldn’t that be great!
I think that would be more favorable for everyone involved !
😊Shauna: G-D Bless ALL the Men and Women who have to go to WAR💥Thank you for this. “The Invictus Games Are On The MAP! Do They Need A “Royal” Face?” I Pray that our Sons (and Daughter) NEVER EVER have to go to WAR❌ Shalom ~ Violet (Toronto ~ Australia)🌳🦚🎄🌲🌳🌳🌳
Agreed that all profits should go to the veterans and the games.
He might well have been in Afghanistan but it was only for a few weeks but he spent his time in a bunker playing games while the real soldiers fought the enemy and this comes from soldiers who were there with him. Queen Elizabeth II started this process to give master harkle something worthwhile to do. It was Prince William and Princess Catherine’s foundation that gave funds to start this and then when Prince William and Princess Catherine received a payout in a court case all of that money went to charity including the Invictus Games but of course the whinging brat never tells the public that. He should not be anywhere near the deserving servicemen. While I appreciate your opinion, that introduction from the spoilt brat could have been taken out but he chose to leave it in.
Yes, I agree, and what was also good was a retired high ranking officer confirmed on UK news that Harry was quite a way back from the front line, so basically, in no danger. He was not impressed by what Harry said in the docs and he had lost a lot of support from veterans... even one of his mates spoke up saying Harry was wrong.
So true Shona and I wish our Aussie’s of the Invictus games and the others teams all the very best.
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The invictus board could learn a lot from you. I love the idea of having a different veteran be the lead each games. Harry can't accept he can't continue being royal after leaving the RF. His unwillingness to accept reality has really damaged the games. I truly hope it can be salvaged for future games
Agreed, it is an excellent idea
I just love your channel!! You have a way of putting things in perspective that allows the listener to think broadly. Thank you for what you do🙏🏾
I appreciate that!
Thanks for your brilliant insight! Now, my problem is why would the Invictus Oversight Committee publish the many of thousands of money Megan charged them for clothes & jewelry not be made an issue during her first appearance? Was it ever reimbursed, doubt it?
I agree with what you said . Also why has Harry put the Archwell foundation connected to the invictas game . Invictas games has nothing to do with Archwell foundation . Agree all the money from doc series should go to the veterans charity.
Absolutely the best analysis I’ve heard Shauna and so on the mark. How right you are when you say no to an ex royal but a big fat yes to an Invictus competitor beginning and concluding the games - this would be brilliant. To think that only a percentage of profits will go to the veterans is appalling and I think one of the reasons that Harry has received so much negative press- amazing how he never mentions this point amidst all his whingefest. . Do we know what percentage - every single penny profit should go to these men and women who served their countries. Well done Shauna 👏👏
Thanks x
Hi Shauna, great story. And best of luck to all the Australian 🇦🇺 competitors at Invictus games Aussie Aussie Aussie OY OY OY
Absolutely! 💚💚💚
Harry. Was. Protected. While. Out. There. By. The. S. A. S.. On. Both. Tours. Of. Duty..
Harry 'stole' the idea for Invictus Games but he didn't do the work.Harry only works one hour a week for his 5% to charity 'Archewell'.
I really belief the games should be televised as they happen, like the Olympic Games rather than two years later on a screening giants paid streaming service.
Hi V R
Loved, loved, loved your idea to alternate, and have the veterans themselves open and close their Ganes👍 Brilliant.
I cannot leave a comment for just my team. These people, who have made astounding sacrifices for all, have, to a one, my enormous respect and admiration. Average, everyday individuals who rise above the rest of us, in service and honor.
Forever and ever, amen.
Harry is not royal in many eyes.including mine. He's done.
Invictus is great, but not with Harry and Meghan talking about themselves. It should be only about those brave Veterans.
To all the men and women taking part in Invictus, whatever country you come from, I wish you well.
Harry really does lie about everything🤥
Agree on every cent to be donated, not « a part of it » 💵💸 . Obsessed with your clarity Shauna, thank you!
That’s kind! Thank you x
I think you have come up with the perfect idea! More indictus athletes and no more Harry. Thank you!
We should all be in absolute awe of their achievements 🙏🙏🙏🙏👵🇦🇺
Wow. There's some really amazing people in this world isn't there? We owe them so much.
It is so sad that Invictus Games will miss out on people NOT watching because of Harry and Meghan.
True
Unless you are subscribed to Netflix you will not be able to watch it...of course trying to cash in...
Many have heard the quality of Harry’s “pitches”. His pitch to Disney’s CEO to get voice work for Markle was cringe. Even more awful? He missed a veterans’ memorial event to attend that Disney premiere. Anyhoo, Harry’s “pitches” were 99% “I’m the grandson of the Queeeeeen!” and 1% “please punch me in my lazy, entitled, grifting face!” Now that he’s not a part of the BRF he’s 100% the later. Didn’t the Spotify guy call them “lazy, f****** grifters?”
This video is inspiring. Thank you so much. I have so much respect for anyone who has to deal with trauma and injury and somehow manages to get up everyday. Life is tough enough as it is. It puts things in perspective and it is very humbling . God bless all the athletes and non-athletes and their families and anyone involved with their care. You are wonderful .
Yes they are truly inspiring! Thanks for your supportive comment x
I don’t necessarily think they need a Royal face, especially Bunker Harry. The trouble is he is making it all about him instead of the brave servicemen and women. I think the then Prince Charles encouraged Harry to be involved in Invictus to give him something worthwhile to be involved in. On the other hand if it needs a Royal face Prince William would be a great ambassador. All IMO.
How about Zara and Mike Tindall?✅✅
@@ladytamaya4737second this
They'll be better for this
@@ladytamaya4737Brilliant choice, they turned down the chance to co-host apparently.
I think if I was Harry, I would say 'please put the focus on the veterans, which is where it should be!' That might help?!
And Actions speak louder than Words..
Thank you so much for making clear the actual people who created The Invictus - Sir Keith Mill & Edward Lane-Fox
This needs to be writ large!
You r very articulate n always have a fresh perspective. Thanks much. I certainly enjoy your channel🎉
I appreciate that!
You are most welcome. I believe in giving credit where it is due
Your video needs to be sent to the Invictus Foundation! Your idea of having a new "face" for each Games is a great one. Best wishes to all the participants of the Games - such inspirational athletes :)
Indeed! 😊💗
Harry whines about losing his mom....what about the families of the 25 soldiers he said he killed...he has traumatized them without a second thought
Not to mention his fellow soldiers who suffer from TBI, which can take those individuals from their loved ones in a prolonged, tragic way. H's mother has been dead for 26 years! And largely due to her own bad choices. I'm sick to the teeth of his whinging. H has no place at Invictus. He's a disgrace.
Harry hasn't learned from these wonderful men.
💥Shauna: The Royal Family has ALWAYS treated Prince Harry with DIGNITY ~ even if he is a recalcitrant Prince. The INVICTUS GAMES celebrate ALL OUR CHAMPIONS OF HUMANITY ❤💜Unfortunately NOT enough is done for the Vetrans… We must Pray for PEACE + do more ~ work to PREVENT WAR ❌Shalom ~ Shauna to you and your Family🦋🦋G-D BLESS AUSTRALIA 🌈💥Violet 🌳🌲🎄🌳🌳🌳
Bravo! 👏 I love the idea of a service man or woman heading the games. Trevor Coult would be a wonderful choice...his valor on the battlefield and non-stop work for veterans was recognized by his country and Queen with the Military Cross and her Assent. Coult's passionate advocacy to serve his fellow veterans makes him a hero many times over (thank you for pointing me to his inspiring book). It's time for Harry to step back, his reputation is no longer an asset...he's damaged goods and that is the simple truth. If he really cares about veterans as he says he does he will hand the Games off. As to the profits, I expect the age old entertainment industry's infamous creative accounting will insure that few, if any net profits are realized.
Harry and his wife tried to silence Trevor Coult because he told the truth about Harry. Thin skinned grifters can't accept the truth!
Harry was exec producer so regardless of whether his part was filmed 2 years ago or last month, he had the power to decide if the family bashing stayed or went on the cutting room floor
Mmmm I take your point!
Invictus definitely needs to dump Harry. They need an uplifting, positive hero to front them.
I loved this one Shauna I do believe in giving credit where credit is due and had never heard who really did the work behind the scenes. I think Harry will earn more respect if he includes those people who worked to bring Invictus to fruition in his speeches going forward, but I do like your idea of a different face for each games. Go Aussie Invictus team, even your thoughts on what it means to be unconquered are awesome and could be compiled into a fundraising booklet. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. ❤🇦🇺
A fundraising book, that's a great idea
Yes Harry has served his purpose as far as his usefulness for the games. At this point it feels more like PR for himself rather than the other way round.
I love your grace and discreet manner of criticism. I can't listen to other channels who go after these two since I found you.
@soaringkite2673 - I think that what we feel in Shauna's presentations is the "absence of malice" and respect for truth. When it's necessary to speak unpleasant truths about H&M, Shauna does so with smiling "grace" (as you say) not an echo chamber sneer. We can sense and appreciate that.
Such a fantastic opportunity for a veteran to be given.
The day Harry finally says he's thankful for his family or takes responsibility for anything - THAT'LL BE THE DAY!
Great research and it gives us insight into the origin of the games. I hope a different member of the Royal Family can show up every year - it doesn't have to be Harry. I think a royal does bring exceptional attention to the games and they deserve that spotlight. So far its been Harry that stepped up; now however, he's abused the games.
Good video and the unconquered bit at the end was wonderful. Especially when you realise these people have actually lived what they say. I dont agree that Harry should be respected for his service. Having been allowed in the Army, despite not having entrance qualifications Harry himself insisted He wanted to go to Afghanistan. They tried to say no because Harry would have to have 24/7 protection and would put other lives at stake. Harry didnt care and insisted and as he was a Prince he got his own way, as usual. He was sent as far away from the fighting as it was possible to be with all his guards around him and a bunker was where He stayed with his protection squad, when the real soldiers had to go off somewhere - hence Bunker Harry. With regards to the newspapers, they all knew he was there but kept it quiet in the UK. I cant see why Harry had to tell that lie even if it was back then but the most upsetting thing was to say the papers didnt care about the soldiers and were doing nothing for them. Some of the reporters lost their lives trying to report on it and some were badly injured. Harry just slapped all the relative of those dead in the face. Wooten Basset where the soldiers were returned to was always covered while the general public lined the streets and mourned on behalf of the nation as the coffins went past. Everyone expects him to have a go at his family. If his Dad wont do anything about it then thats up to them but not to tell lies about the British people, some who are now dead because of that war. So no, not only do I not have respect but I think his very presence is an insult. I do think the idea of having one of the veterans hosting and a different one each year is brilliant. And on the behalf of the UK I would like to say to your team Good Luck and you should be very proud of coming second. Obviously the UK will be first 😂😂 Seriously I wish all the competitors well. I doubt I would have the courage if it had happened to me. To reach any level in a sport is taxing enough for the fully able bodied.
I hope this video will enlightened those involved in this Invictus especially the proceeds of this event
CAN'T AGREE MORE THAT THE MEMBERS SHOULD BE THE ONLY BENEFICIARIES
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👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 yes!!! Thank you so much for getting to the bottom of this!! I knew Harry didn’t do the work to get Invictus going-- I love your page- your voice is also very soothing. ❤
You are so welcome!
In spite of the negative press surrounding Harry, I am sure there is a greater public awareness of the value of the Invictus Games. Thank you, Shauna, for being a catalyst for rational thinking. To get behind our Aussie team, I'm going on to that 🇦🇺 website right now. Congratulations and applause to all involved in the Dusseldorf Invictus games.
Thank you Shauna, I agree with you 100%. Harry is the Patron, anyone can do that, however I do believe he was the “Face” in the beginning. I’m not happy that unless you subscribe to a channel, you won’t be seeing the Games. Aussies will see snippets on our news and some coverage of the athletes but that will be all. I wish our team and all others the very best, Go Aussie 🇦🇺🦘🐨 from an ex WRAAC, Brisbane 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
"every day is a blessing". Justin hit the nail on the head - bang, thats it.
He did! 💗
When Netflix got involved it was not good.
He would have my respect , IF he did it without making money out of it, IF he did not make it his moment but the wounded soldiers . Yes the idea was not his, but as always he wanted the glory of the occasion belong to him ,as he did for his soldering in Afghanistan!! he was well protected by real soldiers .
Thank you. Your review, insight and comments brought tears to my eyes. Well said. I agree about choosing a rep from a different country each games or even mixed teams to represent all. No propaganda.
Shauna, each video you do always surpasses the previous one! I appreciate you going through the nuances of the formation of Invictus Games, the more I hear about Harry, I realize he and MM are a perfect couple, two low performing individuals whose level of entitlement is unbelievable. I applaud you that you've the bandwidth to read Spare, Harry unwittingly illustrates his own limitations.
I agree, the Invictus Games need a new face. The event has unfortunately gained a reputation unworthy of its courageous participants.
I agree, let the hard working ppl open n close the games n are the ex!!!
Sometimes subsequent behaviour cancels out the respect one gives to a veteran for his/ her service. For example, Prince Andrew served in the military 3 times longer than Harry, and was a genuine hero of the Falklands War. He is now persona non grata due to his relationship with the notorious Jeffrey Epstein. Similarly Prince Harry has eliminated the good will that previously existed by virtue of his lies and constant attacks on the Royal Family. It's too late for Harry to recover in public esteem. It's over, Harry. Please go away and shut up. I love your idea of every year having a respected participant in the Games be the host and make the speeches. That wouldn't be Harry, and certainly not Meghan.
🇬🇧 Totally agree! Can they make it happen? Good for Sir Keith Mills !
Hello. Well, well. Thank you Shauna for this presentation. It is brilliant as often and you give us a new perspective of the Invictus games. Keep your wits and we can't wait for another one. ❤
You are so welcome!
H can be the behind the scenes yet acknowledged patron of the games AS LONG as he is actually donating his own money to the games. That’s it.
And that’s how it should have always been.
Compassionate Wisdom = Embodied in YOU no matter the topic! Exactly what this ole' Yank needed in her September NC day ....and what our entire world needs daily: to live with head-n-heart as we move through our time & places. YOU model this everyday. Thank you dearly, Shauna. 🥰🗺
That’s very kind! Thank you 😊💕
I agree, Harry didn't do the hard work, but takes the glory. The Invictus Games don't need him.
I agree with you totally. Amazing!
Those who are also veterans, such as myself, do not respect Harry’s pampered and protected time in the military. In 10 years, he was only deployed twice. Both times he was in a protected area, not at any risk of bodily harm. One of his “tours” was only 10 weeks, which is a JOKE!
I respect your opinion but I had no right to disparage his service because I have mot served.
You have so much common sense and yes those quotes from the veterans very impactful and sobering. Hope we focus fully on them and stop encouraging Harry and Megan by constantly keeping them in the news. Enough is enough!
Go Invictus Warriors! Wishing you all every success x
Yes! 💕
I agree with you 100%!!
Splendid video. We wish our British team every success and we wish every success to the Australian team and, indeed, all teams taking part.
Looking forward to your take on this! Hello again from Adelaide.