Prince Harry’s decision to include Katy Perry in the lineup of performers for the upcoming Invictus Games has sparked controversy, particularly from the family of a war veteran. Chart Westcott, the son of 85-year-old Carl Westcott, a disabled veteran, has sent a letter to the Duke of Sussex urging him to reconsider Perry’s participation. Carl Westcott, who served in the 101st Airborne Division during the Little Rock Nine crisis, is currently embroiled in a legal dispute with Perry over a $15 million mansion in Montecito, where she and Prince Harry both live.
Chart criticized Perry’s involvement in the Invictus Games, saying that her ongoing legal battle with his father undermines the very values the event stands for. He pointed out that Carl, now bedridden and suffering from Huntington’s disease, had a distinguished career in the military and his family is fighting to protect his legacy. Chart expressed that Perry’s “relentless pursuit” of his father in court contradicted the mission of the Invictus Games, which honors veterans and their sacrifices.
Despite the controversy, neither Prince Harry nor Perry has responded to the Westcott family’s plea. The singer is reportedly among other big names like Nelly Furtado and Jelly Roll, who are set to perform at the event. Perry’s involvement remains a point of tension as the legal battle with Carl Westcott continues to unfold.