Prince Harry booed at rugby match during UK visit

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 14:00 · Archive

Prince Harry was booed by some spectators when he appeared at a Leicester Tigers rugby match in England on Friday.

Prince Harry attended a Leicester Tigers versus Gloucester rugby match at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium in Leicester on Friday. He was not accompanied by his wife, Meghan Markle. When Harry appeared on the venue's big screen, some spectators booed in response. TNT commentator Nick Mullins acknowledged the reaction on air, saying 'some boos there' before returning focus to the game. Despite the negative reception, Harry appeared engaged throughout the match, which Leicester won 38–31, cheering and high-fiving a companion as he watched.

The appearance marked Harry's first solo outing in the UK since he and Markle returned from California in August with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. Harry's relationship with his father, King Charles, and older brother, Prince William, has been strained since he and Markle stepped down as senior working royals in 2020. The couple has publicly aired grievances against the royal family through a 2022 Netflix series and Harry's 2023 memoir. Page Six reports that the Sussexes have no plans to join the royal family for Christmas celebrations at Sandringham this year.

Prince Harry booed at rugby match during UK visit — Image: New York Post

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Prince Harry booed by fans during surprise appearance in the stands at rugby matchThe crowd's negative reaction shows how Harry is no longer the loveable playboy prince the British public once universally adored.Metro · 10 Oct, 13:52
Prince Harry booed during surprise low-key appearance at UK rugby matchThe avid rugby fan was not accompanied by his wife, Meghan Markle.New York Post · 10 Oct, 02:50

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