Among those is royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams, who believes the couple’s actions since quitting royal life five years ago, especially when it comes to criticising the monarchy in interviews and on their Netflix docuseries, does not deserve to be rewarded.
Speaking to GB News, Mr Fitzwilliams said: “The Sussexes work to help those suffering from mental health problems is, of course, to be welcomed.
“However, despite their radiating positivity in their public pronouncements, Harry has savaged his family publicly which has caused a deep rift and Meghan has no contact with hers.
“This is not behaviour which deserves to be rewarded, especially as the only reason their pronouncements get wide coverage is their royal links.”
This comment is believed to be directed at the fact that the couple have criticised their royal relatives and caused upset to the Firm through some of their actions.
This includes their interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2021, which saw them hurl allegations at the Royal Family, and their Netflix docuseries Harry and Meghan, released in 2022.
Prince Harry’s memoir Spare in 2023 also included criticisms of the monarchy and the revelation of family moments that many think should have been kept private.
Mr Fitzwilliams also said it is the “ultimate irony” that the couple have received the award as President Donald Trump has helped begin to bring peace to Gaza.