Prince Harry made a surprise appearance at a preview screening of his Netflix docuseries, Heart of Invictus, in Chula Vista on Monday.
Several audience members at an AMC theatre in Chula Vista, San Diego County, captured videos and photos of Harry’s appearance and shared them on social media.
However, as footage of his speech emerged, social media users noticed the empty seats facing the Duke.
One Twitter user, Harry’s grey suit on X, sarcastically tweeted, “Remember his surprise visit to the screening of his Netflix documentary?
Looks like only around 20 people showed up.
Another flopperama by Buenco.”
In the Twitter thread, someone pointed out that probably at least half of the attendees were Harry’s staff.
This must have been quite a shock to Harry, who used to have the wow factor when he was a royal.
Now, he just looks like a teacher welcoming back students after summer holidays.
Many people teased Harry about the empty seats, comparing it to his UN speech last July.
During the United Nations event, Harry delivered a keynote address to mark Nelson Mandela Day.
Photos taken from the audience’s perspective showed Harry in a dark suit, delivering his remarks with utmost seriousness.
However, when the camera turned towards the crowd, it revealed a disappointingly sparse attendance.
The majority of the hundreds of seats were empty.
This contrasted sharply with events in 2010 when Queen Elizabeth II took the same stage to deliver only the second address of her reign at the UN.
The venue was almost full, and the hundreds of delegates gave her a standing ovation.
Following the event, Meghan reportedly questioned the lack of attendees and demanded answers.
Interestingly, Meghan did not attend the premiere of Harry’s docuseries, raising questions about their relationship.
Meghan’s decision to pursue a separate career path from her husband comes with its own set of risks.
While Harry continues his charitable endeavors worldwide, Meghan is looking to expand her horizons in the media after signing with entertainment agency WME earlier this year.
Royal expert Kinsey Schofield shared her thoughts on the couple’s diverging paths and the potential repercussions during an appearance on the To Die For Daily podcast.
Schofield suggested that Meghan may have people advising her to distance herself from the royal drama, believing she would be better off without Prince Harry.
She emphasized that Meghan was not a celebrity or a household name before marrying Harry, and it was his status that elevated her.
Schofield also noted that people might be more forgiving of Harry than Meghan due to their long-standing affection for him since childhood.
With Harry’s upcoming trip to the UK without Meghan, Schofield believes he is returning to his royal roots, which could change public perception.
She stated, “We’re less likely to criticize him when he’s putting all of his effort into something positive that will help others.”
Schofield expressed concern about Meghan distancing herself from the person who provided her platform and advised against such a move, considering her background in PR.
In conclusion, Prince Harry’s recent appearance at a preview screening of his docuseries was marred by empty seats, sparking social media discussions and comparisons to his UN speech.
The contrast between his current situation and past royal events is evident, raising questions about the attendance and Meghan’s absence.
As the couple pursues separate career paths, opinions differ on the potential risks and consequences they may face.
