Prince Harry booed at rugby match as 'tragic downfall' exposed in humiliating on-air blow

Michelle Marshall, Hollie Beale Sat, October 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM UTC

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Prince Harry booed by crowd as 'tragic downfall' exposed in humiliating on air blow (Image: PA)

Prince Harry appeared in the stands observing a rugby match with a beer on Friday - and was met with a divided response from the crowd.

The Duke of Sussex, who is recognized as a devoted rugby enthusiast, was displayed on the big screen watching Leicester Tigers as they took on Gloucester at Welford Road.

When Harry was featured on the big screen settling into his seat with a beer in hand, some jeers from the crowd were audible, and boos were also detected. This comes as Harry has left his family unsettled over his latest Masterclass series.

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TalkTV host Duncan Barkes discussed Harry's public reception with political commentator Candice Holdsworth before she delivered a humiliating verdict about the Sussexes.

She indicated that Harry and Meghan Markle will face difficulties rehabilitating their public image following their relocation to the UK.

TalkTV presenter Duncan Barkes was joined by political commentator Candice Holdsworth (Image: TalkTV)

During a conversation on Saturday's show, Duncan opened: "Harry was booed. He was booed by the crowd. He had a beer in his hand - he's a keen rugby fans as we know. He was in attendance with Andrea Pinchin the Tigers chief executive. They've got these big screens at rugby games and pictured on the big screen and there were audible boos from around the ground before TNT cut away. Nick Mullins on commentary referenced the mixed reception. He said, 'some boos there,' before moving on swiftly."

The host indicated the reception he received from the public stands in stark contrast to Harry's carefully crafted image, reports the Express.

Candice characterized the moment as a "tragic downfall" for the Duke of Sussex, who was formerly the most popular member of the Royal Family. "There is a big difference between the manicured world of Instagram," she replied, "and then the real world."

Prince Harry attended a rugby match but some fans jeered the royal (Image: Getty)

She continued: "I find it really tragic, Harry's downfall from grace. He was one of the most popular royals. He was beloved and he kind of destroyed a lot of it and alienated people."

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Candice added: "Keen royalists didn't appreciate a lot of the attacks Meghan and Harry made upon the Royal Family. They just didn't."

The host indicated Harry faces a "long way to go" in rebuilding his reputation after the explosive Netflix series and his memoir Spare, in which he criticized the royals.

Candice said: "What's crazy is that they had everything."

The host interjected: "They've blown it."

The political commentator recommended Harry and Meghan retreat from public view to restore their reputation, drawing a parallel with Queen Camilla, who endured years of public disapproval before eventually gaining more favorable perception.

She concluded: "They didn't play the long game. They had a few negative headlines and then threw a strop and then ran away. That's not how it works. They've got no sense of longevity."

Harry and Meghan came back to the UK with their two children, Archie and Lilibet, following six years of residing in the US.

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