RICHARD EDEN: Prince Harry's decision to talk about himself - again - instead of brave wounded servicemen has left me with a bitter taste

 

 

 Prince Harry’s decision to air yet more personal grievances on a new Netflix documentary about injured servicemen leaves ‘a bitter taste in the mouth’ according to MZT Diary Editor, Richard Eden.

Writing in his latest Palace Confidential newsletter, Eden praises the work of the Invictus Games - a multi-sport event established by the prince in 2014 - but is critical of Harry’s decision to turn the spotlight back on his own problems.

‘The Invictus Games are one of the Duke of Sussex's lasting achievements, helping to provide injured former servicemen and women with a fresh focus and challenge, as well as creating new friendships and support networks,’ he writes.

‘Sadly, from what I have seen of the series, which was released by the American streaming giant on Wednesday, Harry couldn't resist using this priceless opportunity to talk about himself, again.’

In comments that have been widely seen as yet another swipe at the Royal Family, the prince tells the documentary makers that he did not have a support network around him and that Princess Diana’s death was 'never discussed'.

Harry talks to wheelchair competitors at the 2014 launch of the Invictus Games

Eden concludes that, while Harry has made similar comments before, ‘to do so in a television programme that is supposed to be about the brave, inspiring competitors in the Invictus Games leaves a bitter taste.’

The next Invictus Games are scheduled to start on Saturday September 9, in Dusseldorf.