Prince Harry reportedly booed at rugby match in Leicester

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 13:01 · Archive

Prince Harry was booed by spectators at a Leicester Tigers versus Gloucester match at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium.

Prince Harry attended a Leicester Tigers versus Gloucester rugby match at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium in Leicester, where he was shown on the stadium's big screen. According to a source quoted by Rob Shuter's Naughty But Nice podcast, spectators booed when cameras panned to him, though Prince Harry apparently did not notice at the time. The source said he was enjoying the match and believed everyone was happy to see him.

The Duke of Sussex only became aware of the reaction after the match had ended. The source claimed the incident upset him, saying: 'Harry genuinely believes the British people still love him. He knows his relationship with his family is damaged, but he never imagined British people would turn against him.'

The reaction is said to have been particularly upsetting given his recent visit to the UK with Meghan Markle and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. According to the source, Prince Harry can handle criticism from the palace but struggles with feeling rejected by his own country.

How it is being reported

• Prince Harry faces boos from rugby fans after UK movePrince Harry was reportedly left "absolutely crushed" after being booed during a rugby match after his recent move to the Cotswolds.Oxfordshire Guardian · 12 Oct, 12:30
• Prince Harry faces boos from rugby fans after UK movePrince Harry was reportedly left "absolutely crushed" after being booed during a rugby match after his recent move to the Cotswolds.Oxford Mail · 12 Oct, 12:30

In this story: Prince Harry · Meghan Markle · Leicester Tigers · Gloucester · Leicester · Cotswolds

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