Prince Harry was relieved by the warm reception he received from fans during his visit to the UK, following his perceived snub by the royal family. Body language expert and psychologist Julie James noted a noticeable change in Prince Harry's emotions as the crowd outside St. Paul's Cathedral cheered for him.
The Duke of Sussex attended a Thanksgiving service at the venue for his Invictus Games charity, which was celebrating its 10th anniversary. As he stepped out of the car, the awaiting crowd cheered, and Harry greeted them with a grin, shaking hands with hundreds of people.
James observed that Harry's body language indicated a more informal approach, leaning in from a distance instead of adopting a more traditional royal greeting. This lack of formality allowed him an opportunity to exit gracefully if the reception had been less welcoming.
According to reports, Prince Harry was joined at the Invictus Celebration by close relatives of his late mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, as well as a mentor who had supported him after her passing.
Numerous members of the Invictus family also attended the event. While Harry had reportedly invited other members of the royal family, none were present at the ceremony. King Charles was occupied with meeting guests at the first Buckingham Palace Garden Party of the year.
Due to the king's busy schedule, Harry's spokesman confirmed that the Duke and his father did not have the opportunity to meet during his brief UK visit. The statement emphasized Harry's understanding of his father's commitments and expressed his hope to see him soon.
There have been reports of trust issues between Prince Harry and the royal family, but the spokesman's statement maintained a conciliatory tone.
It addressed the inquiries and speculation regarding a potential meeting between Harry and his father, noting that it would not be possible due to the king's full program. The statement emphasized Harry's understanding of his father's various priorities and expressed his hope for a future meeting.
Some critics argue that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's actions have negatively affected the British royal family. Biographer Tom Bower, speaking to GB News, criticized the couple's recent visit to Nigeria, where they attended a mental health summit at a school linked to their foundation. Bower accused the Sussexes of using their tour to further their personal brand and humiliate the royal family.
While the Sussexes' tour in Nigeria was in connection with their foundation's partnership with the African country, some questioned the financial impact of their charity work. Nana Akua, the host of the discussion on GB News, noted that the accounts of their foundation seemed to have limited funds.
Bower expressed curiosity about their motives, suggesting that the tour was primarily focused on promoting their personal brand, rather than making a substantial impact through charity. The discussion highlighted the ongoing debate surrounding the intentions and actions of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
