Prince Harry was recently seen jogging in a parking lot, appearing pensive and serious.
This sighting comes after reports that Queen Elizabeth was distraught over Harry and Meghan’s decision to name their baby daughter Lilibet, which was the late monarch’s nickname.
The 39-year-old royal, dressed in a black jacket and shorts, seemed deep in thought as he braved the brisk January weather during his workout in Santa Barbara, California.
The revelation about the queen’s anger regarding the use of her childhood nickname surfaced in Robert Hardman’s new biography.
It’s no surprise that paparazzi photos of Harry are credited to back-grid, as it is common for staged photos to appear in the media.
In fact, a source disclosed that Meghan and Harry had paid $2,000 to back-grid for photo opportunities earlier this year, suggesting that more staged pictures may be on the horizon.
What makes Harry’s recent photo stand out is the peculiar setting of a parking lot.
It seems that Meghan arranged for a photographer from back-grid to meet Harry in a secluded parking lot, ensuring that no other people were present.
The security team drove Harry to the agreed-upon location, where he pretended to run for the camera’s benefit.
After getting the shots, Harry called Meghan to inform her of his success, allowing her to send the photos to the Daily Mail.
Critics have pointed out Harry’s sloppy appearance and questioned the choice of a parking lot as a running route.
They also wondered why he didn’t use Bluetooth earphones instead of holding a phone while jogging.
Some even suggested that Meghan or back-grid instructed him to run in place for the staged shots.
It is evident that Harry doesn’t appear enthusiastic about this paparazzi walk, but it seems back-grid is enjoying the $2,000 they received for the photos.
This incident follows reports that Queen Elizabeth II no longer recognized Harry and Meghan as family.
According to royal author Robert Hardman, the queen expressed disappointment in the couple for using her childhood nickname for their daughter.
She reportedly said, “I don’t own the palaces, I don’t own the paintings, the only thing I own is my name, and now they’ve taken that.”
This sentiment suggests that the late queen no longer considered the Duke and Duchess of Sussex as part of her inner circle.
BBC correspondent Johnny Diamond added that the queen was never consulted by Harry and Meghan before they chose the name Lilibet.
This further highlights the rift between the couple and the royal family, as it appears that the queen was not involved in the decision-making process.
As the controversy surrounding the baby name continues, Prince Harry’s parking lot jog serves as a reminder of the ongoing scrutiny faced by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Despite their attempts to control the narrative through staged photos, questions remain about their relationship with the royal family and the impact of their choices on their public image.