Venus Williams did not stand up, clap when Prince Harry got Pat Tillman Award at ESPY 2024; netizens…see more

Venus Williams did not stand up, clap when Prince Harry got Pat Tillman Award at ESPY 2024; netizens react
Royal Family fans noticed Venus Williams did not stand up or clap for Prince Harry at the ESPY 2024, where he received the Pat Tillman Award. Serena Williams, Venus’ sister, Serena, is a friend of Meghan Markle.

Royal Family fans have reacted strongly to a video that appears to show Prince Harry being ignored by Venus Williams at the ESPY 2024. Royal watchers on X (formerly Twitter) noted that Venus Williams did not stand or clap for Prince Harry when he received his Pat Tillman Award at the Los Angeles ceremony.

Venus, a legendary tennis star herself, is the sister of tennis icon Serena Williams. Meghan Markle has been friends with her elder sister, Serena, for the last 10 years. Serena hosted the event and made a comment that some found to be a dig at the Sussexes.

“Please, Harry and Meghan, try not to breathe too much tonight, because this is my night,” Serena said.

Now, her sister is seen neither standing up nor clapping as Harry goes to the stage. The Duke of Sussex accepted an award named after Pat Tillman, an NFL player who left his football career to join the army after 9/11. Harry accepted the award even after he had been requested by Tillman’s mother and several veterans to decline it.