The Duke of Sus𝓈ℯ𝓍 is set to be honoured at the ESPY’s ceremony today for his own military work, as well as the Invictus Games.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have faced a backlash over the Duke’s ESPY award (Image: Getty)

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are said to be “drowning out noise” after the recent backlash against the Duke of Sus𝓈ℯ𝓍’s ESPY award.

Harry, 39, was recently named as the recipient of the 2024 EPSY Pat Tillman Award for Service for his own military work, as well the Invictus Games.

The announcement caused a stir among many royal fans, as well as Mary Tillman – the late hero’s mum – who claimed she was not made aware Harry would be receiving the award.

Speaking recently to the New York Post, former royal butler Grant Harrold said the Duke and Duchess of Sus𝓈ℯ𝓍 are “used to the criticism given everything that’s gone on over the last few years”.

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He continued: “I’m sure they’ll be drowning out the outside noise by continuing with their normal and everyday life and trying not to turn on the television, or read the papers as much.

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“They’re being talked about constantly, given their profiles.”

Discussing the pair on behalf of Fruity Slots, Mr Harrold – who worked for King Charles for seven years – added: “From what I remember, Harry was always an extremely private person, so I’m not sure how he’ll feel about that, but I can imagine his way of coping with the attention is to carry on as normal.”

Speaking earlier, the former royal butler said the Duke would, however, likely be “feeling sad” over the recent criticism.

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Prince Harry served in the military and founded the Invictus Games in 2014 (Image: Getty)

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The expert said: “If he thinks that it is going to cause upset, then it is quite likely that he could decline the award … because he’d never want to cause any upset and it would affect him hearing about the backlash.”

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After Harry’s award was announced, ESPN defended its decision to give the award to the Duke, calling it was “a cause worth celebrating”.

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Prince Harry served in the British Armed Forces for 10 years. He completed two tours of duty in Afghanistan as an Apache helicopter pilot and a forward air controller.

Harry also founded the Invictus Games in 2014 for international wounded, injured and sick armed forces personnel, whether serving soldiers or veterans.