Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, received a grand welcome in Singapore as he arrived at Jewel, a nature-themed complex at Shangi Airport.
The event took place on Sunday at 5:30 pm local time, following a 13-hour commercial flight from the UK.
Dressed in a dark navy suit, the Prince was greeted by hundreds of enthusiastic onlookers as he appeared on a balcony with Sim An, Singapore’s Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Senior Minister of State for National Development.
The crowd erupted in cheers as they witnessed the Prince’s arrival against the backdrop of the HSBC Rain Vortex, the world’s largest and tallest indoor waterfall.
During his visit, Prince William took the time to engage with numerous Singaporeans during a walkabout at the Shiseido Forest Valley, an indoor garden located in Jewel.
He graciously accepted gifts, shook hands, and even allowed an 8-month-old baby to suck on his finger.
The Prince expressed his gratitude to the Singaporean people for hosting him and stated that he was honored to be in their country.
Meanwhile, in a predictable move, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry attempted to divert attention from Prince William’s visit by making an appearance at Katy Perry’s play residency finale in Las Vegas.
The couple then released photos from the event the following day.
This calculated move by the Sussexes to overshadow Prince William’s trip to Singapore has been met with little success.
Despite their efforts, the crowd waiting to meet Prince William showed little interest in Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.
Videos circulating on Twitter captured the moment Meghan and Harry entered the venue, accompanied by their own paid cameraman and surrounded by paparazzi.
The couple’s bodyguard led them through the crowd, capturing footage of Meghan grinning in the aisle.
Many have questioned the choice of Las Vegas as a location for their appearance, as it seems incongruous with Meghan’s image and reminds people of Harry’s past partying years.
Meghan’s attempt to upstage Prince William, who was attending a high-profile ceremony in Singapore, shows a lack of understanding of the royal family’s dynamic.
While Prince William was greeted by the Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and adoring crowds at the airport, Meghan attended a Katy Perry concert.
The stark contrast in the level of attention received by the two events highlights Meghan’s misguided attempt to gain publicity.
In recent weeks, the Sussexes have been consistently releasing paid stories, with Meghan reportedly expressing her annoyance at Prince William and Catherine’s celebrity strategy in Hollywood.
However, Meghan’s belief that this narrative holds significance in the world she is trying to penetrate is unfounded.
In reality, every person in that world has a PR team that operates in a similar manner.
It is widely known that these stories originate from Meghan, albeit indirectly.
Despite her efforts, very few people are convinced by her claims.
As Prince William continues his visit to Singapore, receiving extensive media coverage and being treated like a rockstar, Meghan and Harry’s attempts to overshadow him have fallen flat.
The stark contrast between the two events serves as a reminder of the Prince’s prominent position within the royal family and highlights Meghan’s desperate attempts to secure similar opportunities.