Prince Harry suffers blow as Duke booed by rugby fans in Leicester

Prince Harry faced an uncomfortable moment when rugby supporters booed him during Leicester Tigers' fixture against Gloucester. The Duke of Sussex was displayed on the big screen at Welford Road stadium, prompting audible boos from sections of the crowd before cameras quickly moved away from the royal. "Some boos there," remarked TNT Sports commentator Nick Mullins before redirecting attention to the on-pitch action. The commentators joked the hostile reception was not directed at fellow pundit and former England player Ugo Monye. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Harry attended the match without his wife Meghan, making what was described as a low-key solo public appearance at the East Midlands ground. Footage posted on Premiership Rugby's X account captured the 42-year-old dressed in blue jeans and a dark coat as he made his way to his seat, clutching a pint. He was photographed in the stands alongside Andrea Pinchen, Leicester Tigers' chief executive. Images from the evening showed the Duke with both arms raised in the air during the action, while another captured him mid-sip from his beer. The well-known rugby enthusiast formerly served as patron of the Rugby Football Union before stepping down. Harry's visit to the Leicester ground follows his return to Britain with the Duchess of Sussex and their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, who arrived on 26 August after spending six years across the Atlantic. The couple stepped back from their duties as working members of the Royal Family and relocated to California, but have now established a new base outside London. Their children have been enrolled in British schools for the autumn term, though the Sussexes are understood to retain their American home. ### LATEST DEVELOPMENTS - Prince Harry receives payment for depression revelation as insider urges public to 'watch before casting judgement' - Beatrice and Eugenie 'should give up HRH styles like Harry and Meghan', former Lib Dem MP claims - Prince Harry reveals he 'slipped into depression' after moving to Canada with Meghan and Archie While Harry and Meghan, 45, remain non-working royals, the Duke has made several public appearances since touching down in the UK. The Princess of Wales, Catherine, now holds the RFU patronage. Harry's relationship with his father, King Charles III, who continues to undergo cancer treatment, appeared to have improved during more recent visits to the UK. Harry and Meghan continue to hold the titles of Duke and Duchess of Sussex. On the pitch, Leicester produced a remarkable turnaround after falling 14-0 behind inside the opening ten minutes. Fly-half Billy Searle received a yellow card just three minutes in, and Gloucester capitalised through Wales flanker Jac Morgan before Dian Bleuler added a second from a driving maul. The Tigers responded with 31 unanswered points, with Finn Carnduff and Joe Heyes levelling the scores before Jamie Blamire's try gave the hosts a 21-14 half-time advantage. Welsh international Aaron Wainwright crossed for his maiden Leicester try in the 50th minute, while Ollie Hassell-Collins became the first back to score. Gloucester secured two late bonus points through Jack Innard's try and George Barton's closing penalty, but Leicester held on to win 38-31, inflicting Gloucester's first league defeat of the campaign. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter