Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attended the 2024 ESPY Awards, where Harry received the Pat Tillman Award for Service, despite criticism from Tillman’s mother, Mary Tillman, who questioned the choice. Serena Williams, who hosted the event, humorously jested about the couple overshadowing her, which they took in stride. Harry, in his acceptance speech, humbly acknowledged the work of the Invictus Games Foundation and paid tribute to the Tillman family. The couple's presence at the event, and Markle's elegant appearance, drew significant media coverage. The event highlighted ongoing tensions within the Royal Family and public debates over Harry's controversial public image.