The Atlantic Invictus Games CEO, Scott Moore, has reportedly taken a firm stance against Megan Markle’s accommodation requests for the 2025 Vancouver games, creating tension between the organizing committee and the Sussex Camp.

The former Duchess of Sussex had reportedly put forward specific requirements for her stay during the games, including an entire floor at Vancouver’s prestigious Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel with enhanced security protocols and exclusive access to private elevators.

The requests were simply out of step with the Invictus Games’ ethos, as Moore, known for his non-nonsense approach to event management, stated that the game’s budget would be primarily directed towards athlete accommodation and venue facilities.

The controversy has sparked a broader debate about the role of high-profile supporters in charitable sporting events. While Megan’s husband Prince Harry founded the Invictus Games and remains its Patron, questions are being raised about the balance between celebrity involvement and the games’ core mission.

Local advocacy groups have already begun weighing in on social media, with some praising Moore’s decision as a reflection of Canadian sensibilities about excessive spending.

The accommodation controversy serves as a reminder that even in the world of international sporting events, local values and practical considerations sometimes must take precedence over celebrity preferences.

The coming months will likely reveal how this situation resolves itself, but for now more stance has sparked a broader conversation about privilege priorities and the true spirit of the Invictus Games.