Meghan Markle and Prince Harry—never a dull moment with these two, right? This time, it’s the 2025 Winter Invictus Games stirring up the latest royal controversy. The question is simple: Should Meghan attend or stay home? But, as always, no matter what she does, controversy follows.

PR expert Riley Gardner told *The Express* that Meghan will face backlash either way. If she goes, critics will claim she’s overshadowing the veterans. If she stays home, people will accuse her of not supporting her husband. It’s almost like… she’s not the main character here. Oh, wait—she isn’t. The Invictus Games were created to honor the bravery of wounded veterans, not to serve as Meghan’s next PR opportunity.

Speaking of PR, Meghan’s attendance was conveniently announced as part of a “new PR strategy.” Because nothing says authenticity like a press release highlighting your support before you even show up. Isn’t the whole point of PR to be subtle? But subtlety has never been Meghan’s strong suit.

Now, let’s talk money. There’s plenty of it tied to this event, but not all of it benefits the veterans. The Invictus Games reportedly receives around $60.4 million in funding, and somehow Meghan is rumored to receive up to $500,000 just to attend. For what, exactly? A few staged photo ops and another one of her cringe-worthy “inspirational” speeches? Meanwhile, actual veterans struggle to cover medical expenses. But sure, let’s allocate more money to Meghan’s wardrobe and first-class travel.

It gets worse. Canada might provide head-of-state-level security for Harry, Meghan, and their children during the games. Yes, taxpayers could be footing the bill for a couple who chose to step down from royal duties. All this while the event’s original purpose—supporting wounded veterans—gets overshadowed by Meghan’s latest PR antics.

Veterans are out here paying for their own medical treatments while the Invictus Games’ budget seemingly supports Meghan’s designer outfits and luxury accommodations. Maybe the real meaning of “Invictus” (Latin for “unconquered”) is Meghan’s ability to turn every event into personal gain.

This isn’t even a one-off occurrence. Meghan has a habit of announcing projects that rarely materialize: the Spotify deal, the Netflix empire, the rebrand. What does she actually do? She makes headlines for existing, with questionable follow-through.

This latest stunt feels like a reaction to backlash from a recent poll suggesting people didn’t want her at the Invictus Games. And in true Meghan fashion, she just had to prove the critics wrong. It’s not about the veterans; it’s about her.At this point, many veterans are openly calling for Meghan to be banned from the Invictus Games altogether, and honestly, they have a point. The games should be about the athletes, not Meghan’s attempts to stay in the spotlight. What does she really bring to the event? Compassion? Hardly. Empathy? Please. The only thing she seems to care about is how much attention she can divert toward herself.

Veterans didn’t sign up to be Meghan Markle’s background extras in another self-serving spectacle. They deserve better. If Meghan truly wanted to support the Invictus Games, she’d do the one thing she refuses to do: step out of the spotlight.

So, maybe it’s time to consider banning Meghan from the 2025 Invictus Games. Let the veterans have their moment without it being turned into another PR opportunity. And while we’re at it, can we revive the tradition of throwing tomatoes? Because at this point, it feels well-earned.