During the Rugby World Cup, Prince Harry found himself in an uncomfortable and unpleasant situation.
While he was enjoying the Formula One festivities at the US Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, his wife Meghan Markle was noticeably absent.
Witnesses observed Prince Harry making use of his private access to the Mercedes facility, fueling speculation about his dream of becoming a Formula One driver.
However, Meghan’s absence raised concerns about the state of their relationship.
Signs of discord between the couple had already surfaced after their romantic Caribbean getaway.
A body language expert even pointed out a sense of separation between them upon their return.
Initially, Prince Harry appeared cheerful at the Grand Prix event, but his smile quickly faded when the crowd began expressing their dissent.
What made the situation even more intriguing was Prince Harry’s behavior during the event.
He was seen wearing headphones, and his pupils appeared unusually small.
He seemed fidgety and disengaged, giving off the impression that he was putting on a show for the cameras, trying to appear engaged and intelligent.
Unfortunately, it came across as rather off-putting.
Some speculate that Prince Harry’s presence at the Grand Prix was more about seeking attention than genuinely enjoying the event.
The embarrassment continued for Prince Harry as children at the Rugby World Cup took a dig at him with a poster, even though he wasn’t present.
The poster compared Prince Harry to South African rugby player Stephen Coff, with the text “we have the better ginger.”
Ouch.
It seems these kids preferred Stephen over Harry.
Prince Harry faced further mockery from sports fans at the Rugby World Cup semi-finals in France, where England was knocked out of the tournament by South Africa.
A sign held by South African fans at the Stade de France in Paris featured Prince Harry and South African player Stephen Kitchoff, with the caption “we have the better ginger.”
This incident raises an interesting question: Is Harry and Meghan’s grand idea of moving to South Africa and living their dream lifestyle nothing but a pipe dream?
Some believe they may struggle there because they lack what it takes.
Prince Harry’s perception of Africa appears to be rooted in colonial notions, where people cater to his every whim.
In the grand scheme of things, it seems that Harry and Meghan have burned more bridges than they’ve built.
While they may dream of an exotic life, their reality falls short of expectations.
Will Harry and Meghan ever truly find a place to call home?
Only time will reveal the answer.
South Africans started disliking the Sussexes after Meghan lied about a fire in Archie’s bedroom and falsely claimed that South Africans celebrated a wedding by dancing on the streets, similar to how they celebrated Nelson Mandela’s release.
The use of Prince Harry as a tool to mock the English team is just another instance of him becoming a figure of ridicule in the past year.
Since the release of his bombshell memoir “Spare” in January, Harry has faced widespread mockery.
The memoir revealed shocking details about life behind palace walls, including revelations about his brother Prince William, stepmother Queen Camilla, and father King Charles.
However, it was the inclusion of more unconventional details, such as Harry’s claim of catching frostbite on his p-nis during the 2011 Royal Wedding, that made him the subject of jokes in the global press and on social media.