Prince Harry’s recent trip to Singapore turned out to be quite a disappointment, as he found himself virtually ignored and overshadowed by controversy.
The Duke of Sussex, accompanied by his good friend Nacho Figueres, traveled to Singapore to participate in a polo match.
However, things didn’t go as planned for the prince.
The match ended in a 7-7 draw, leaving Harry unsure of what to do next.
As the team was presented with a trophy, Harry tightly held onto it, not allowing anyone else to touch it except for Mr. Figueres.
Body language expert Judy James analyzed the Duke’s behavior and suggested that he appeared awkward and uncertain when left alone and unnoticed by others at the event.
Being a royal, Harry was used to being the center of attention and receiving admiring smiles, but now that his royal status has been relinquished, he seemed lost without even the adoring gaze of his wife.
Interestingly, despite the trip being part of an Asia tour, the majority of the participants were not Asian.
This led many to believe that the visit was nothing more than a PR stunt, with Asia serving as a mere backdrop.
Some even compared it unfavorably to Prince William’s upcoming trip to Singapore, suggesting that Harry wanted to go first to make it seem like William’s visit was a response to his own.
However, this strategy backfired, as both Singapore and Japan largely ignored him.
Reports claim that Harry even called paparazzi to meet him at the Tokyo airport, but the Japanese media paid little attention to him.
This is a significant development, indicating that Harry’s popularity in Japan is declining.
In the past, he was warmly received by large crowds of fans, but his recent comments about the royal family have soured some Japanese people’s opinions of him.
During an interview with Oprah Winfrey, Harry stated that he and Meghan Markle left the royal family due to racism and mistreatment.
These remarks received widespread criticism in Japan, with many perceiving them as disrespectful towards his family and the country.
The fact that the Japanese media largely ignored him at the airport suggests that the Japanese people are no longer willing to overlook his controversial comments.
It remains to be seen how Harry’s popularity in Japan will evolve in the future.
However, it is evident that his recent statements have damaged his reputation in the country.
It will be interesting to observe whether he can repair the damage and regain the trust of the Japanese people.
Adding to the challenges faced by Harry during his Asia tour, the ongoing war in Ukraine overshadowed his visit.
Many Japanese people were more interested in following the news from Ukraine rather than meeting the prince.
Overall, Harry’s trip to Asia turned out to be a disappointment, failing to generate the positive publicity he had hoped for his new foundation.
Instead, it was marred by controversy and indifference, leaving poor Harry feeling let down.