In a humiliating public spectacle that has reignited tensions around the Sussexes, Prince Harry reportedly fled back to the UK immediately after being loudly booed at the Los Angeles Dodgers World Series game. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who attended game four of the series against the Toronto Blue Jays, found themselves at the center of a social media firestorm after their faces appeared on the Dodger Stadium jumbotron — and the crowd’s reaction was far from warm.
Harry and Meghan were seated in some of the most coveted front-row seats behind home plate, placed in front of baseball legend Sandy Koufax and Lakers icon Magic Johnson. Their appearance on the big screen triggered an audible chorus of boos from a raucous crowd of over 56,000 fans, clearly sending a harsh message of disapproval from the largely American audience.
Witnesses say Prince Harry forced an awkward smile as the jeering continued, with Meghan chuckling nervously alongside him. The infamous kiss cam moment went viral, showing the couple opting to avoid the camera’s spotlight despite cheers urging them on.
The backlash online was swift and savage, with users branding the couple “out of touch” and accusing them of using their celebrity status for front-row VIP perks. Many fans expressed anger over their prime seats, especially given the presence of true sports royalty behind them, accusing Harry and Meghan of overshadowing genuine legends.
Shortly after the incident, sources revealed that Harry cut his California trip short, rushing back to the UK amid growing anxiety about his public reception in America. Insiders say he was “deeply hurt” by the boos and eager to avoid further public scenes, particularly with Meghan’s ongoing media controversies adding fuel to the fire.
This very public rejection highlights the growing challenges Harry faces in balancing his royal heritage with his American celebrity life. It also raises questions about whether the Sussexes can regain public goodwill while continuing to occupy such high-profile public spaces.
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