Prince Harry’s surprise appearance at an NHL ice hockey game last night made headlines as he refused to drop the puck under his order, leading to boos from the crowd.
Despite this, his presence at the game helped solidify his royal status in America, according to an expert.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex watched from a VIP box at the Rogers Arena in Canada as the Vancouver Canucks triumphed over the San Jose Sharks with a score of 3-1.
During a ceremonial face-off before the game, Harry was photographed dropping the puck for Thomas Hertel from the Sharks and Quinn Hughes from the Canucks.
This act mirrored a similar puck drop made by his late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, during a Golden Jubilee Tour of Canada in 2002, also involving the Canucks and the Sharks.
After the game, NHL star Thomas Hertel shared his experience of meeting Prince Harry, revealing that he had to repeatedly urge him to drop the puck.
Hertel described how Harry stood there grinning and holding onto the puck, seemingly enjoying the attention from the cameras.
Canucks head coach Rick Tushet also spoke about his interaction with Prince Harry, mentioning a fist bump that Harry seemed unsure about.
Tushet took the initiative and gave him a fist bump, despite not being certain if it was allowed.
A body language expert analyzed Prince Harry’s playful puck drop and interpreted it as a sign that the “old Duke” is back.
The expert noted Harry’s devilish grin and his own version of a royal wave.
However, the expert suggested that Harry could learn some celebrity tricks from Meghan.
The expert also pointed out that Harry’s appearance and puck drop at the ice hockey game indicated his desire to reaffirm his royal status in the United States, following in the footsteps of his late grandmother.
These events come at a time when Prince Harry’s final position in the royal family is yet to be determined.
The upcoming release of royal author Omid Scobie’s book, “Endgame,” on November 28th is expected to shed light on this matter.
Reports suggest that the rest of the family, including King Charles and Prince William, are bracing themselves for potential negativity surrounding the book’s contents.
The book is said to have a significant impact on Prince Harry’s future within the royal family.
In one of the excerpts from the book, Scobie details an interaction between Harry and William during Queen Elizabeth II’s final hours.
According to an insider, Prince Charles refused to take calls from his brother as Harry rushed to Balmoral to say his goodbyes.
This revelation has further strained the already fractured relationship between the brothers.
The source believes that the trust between them has been irreparably broken and doubts a reconciliation with the King is possible.
As the release of “Endgame” approaches, tensions within the royal family are expected to rise.
The book’s content will likely determine Prince Harry’s final position within the family.
While Prince William is anticipated to assume a leadership role in the future, it seems unlikely that he will fully accept his brother back into the fold.
The publication of this book may deepen the divide between the two brothers and potentially hinder any chances of reconciliation.