Prince Harry and Meghan Markle recently made a surprise appearance at an NHL hockey game, where Harry had the honor of dropping the first puck, following in the footsteps of the Queen who did the same two decades ago.
The California-based couple enjoyed the thrilling match between the Vancouver Canucks and the San Jose Sharks, cheering and cuddling in a VIP box at the Rogers Arena.
As the goals flew in, they even found themselves dancing to the tunes of Simple Minds.
During the game, Meghan Markle was captivated by the exceptional performance of Canucks captain Quinn Hughes.
In fact, she was so impressed by his skill and charisma on the ice that she requested Harry to introduce her to the 24-year-old defenceman after the match.
According to a source close to the couple, Meghan’s interest in Hughes didn’t bother Harry at all.
He was delighted to see her enjoying the game and finally finding some happiness.
This surprise appearance at the hockey game seems to be just the beginning for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
They plan on attending more games in the near future, exploring their newfound love for the sport.
However, it appears that Meghan’s fascination with Hughes goes beyond his talent.
With a net worth of around $10 million, the young athlete seems to have caught her eye.
It is worth noting that Meghan has shown interest in ice hockey players in the past, such as Michael Del Zotto and Peter Holland, but her age difference with Hughes is quite significant.
Body language expert Judy James analyzed Harry’s role at the game and suggested that it confirms his enduring royal status in the US.
She observed that Harry displayed body language more characteristic of a royal figure than a celebrity, particularly during the puck drop.
Although there was a slight tension visible as he made his way across the ice, his walk and wave to the crowd conveyed his joy of being in the spotlight once again as a royal presence.
James also noticed that Harry incorporated some of Meghan’s celebrity cues, such as flashing his devilish grin at the cameras and sharing jokes with the crowd.
Interestingly, Meghan also showcased her own attention-friendly dance ritual during the game, which seemed more in line with her personal brand than Harry’s somewhat awkward goal-scoring boogie.
The couple’s visit to the game included drinking and dancing to the music of Simple Minds while celebrating the goals.
Overall, Harry’s appearance at the ice hockey game not only honored a tradition started by his late grandmother, the Queen, but also solidified his royal status in the US.
With their growing interest in ice hockey, it will be exciting to see Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attend more games and continue to immerse themselves in American culture.