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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were reportedly given the Royal boot from the ESPY awards ceremony after their presence sparked a symphony of boos and jeers, contrary to their carefully curated image of dignified royalty. However, the reality of their appearance was far less glamorous according to reports.
According to Harry Markle's Blog, the departure of Harry and Meghan from the event wasn't a mere coincidence, but a premeditated eviction orchestrated by the event organizers. It seems the couple's star power was met with more disdain than adoration as celebrities and veterans alike voiced their displeasure with loud boos and jeers, chanting "you're no royal" from the back. The clamor grew so intense that it was spreading like wildfire through the crowd, reaching even the front rows.
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The ESPYs organizers, clearly in damage control mode, decided it was best to cut their losses and ask Harry and Meghan to leave before the situation could spiral any further. There were genuine concerns that the microphones might pick up the cacophony of jeers and ruin the event recording, an outcome the organizers were keen to avoid. As the situation escalated, security was called to escort the disgruntled couple out.
Although initially Harry seemed reluctant to comply, footage of the scene reveals that while many might have assumed the arrival of security was due to a potential security threat, it was in fact a carefully staged escort. Harry and Meghan were instructed to make a hasty exit through the backstage and were explicitly told to avoid the aftershow party, apparently because the idea of further upsetting the invited veterans was too much for the organizers to risk.
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As they made their exit, it seems the scene was anything but discreet. A few veterans, visibly perturbed by Harry and Meghan's behavior, made some pointed remarks towards Harry. The situation became so heated that security had to intervene to prevent Harry from confronting his critics. The entire departure was a spectacle of exaggerated royal indignation, with Harry and Meghan making a grand show of their exit waving and smiling as if they were the true stars of the night. However, their attempt to draw attention backfired spectacularly, turning the exit into a moment of delicious schadenfreude.
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Meanwhile, across the pond at Wimbledon, the contrast couldn't have been starker. A genuine princess received a standing ovation from artists and a supportive crowd, while Harry and Meghan's delusions of grandeur were met with ridicule. The difference between a working royal and self-styled royalty was glaringly obvious. Harry and Meghan's attempt to position themselves as superior to the working royals seemed laughable in the face of the public's reaction.
Their attempt to avoid booing by arriving early and leaving before the worst of the jeers were captured was an epic fail. Meghan's plans for a red carpet moment were dashed as their entourage, more extensive than that of many actual monarchs, created a scene of royal excess. The public reaction was a mix of derision and amusement as Harry and Meghan's attempts at maintaining their star power crumbled under the weight of their own misjudgments.
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Adding fuel to the fire, Neil Shaffer reported that Disney was less than thrilled about the idea of Harry receiving an award but Ari Emanuel, CEO of WME, allegedly used his influence to secure it. WME's involvement and the irritation it caused among some audience members only added to the overall sense of farce surrounding the evening. Despite WME's attempts to boost Meghan's image, it seems they fell short of making her a star with Hamptons A-listers notably avoiding photos with her.
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In conclusion, Harry and Meghan's appearance at the ESPYs proved to be a rude awakening for the couple as their star power and image of dignified royalty were met with criticism and ridicule rather than the admiration they hoped for. Their attempts to control the narrative by arriving early and leaving quickly backfired tremendously. The public reaction highlighted the contrast between genuine royalty working for the people versus Harry and Meghan's self-styled celebrity personas. While they may enjoy fame and influence in Hollywood, this event showed the limits of their popularity abroad and damaged their attempts to position themselves above working royals in status. Overall, it was an unmitigated PR disaster for the Harry and Meghan brand.
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