Royal Snub: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Miss Out on Super Bowl Invitation

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle found themselves absent from the star-studded Super Bowl event this past Sunday, despite Prince Harry's recent appearance at the NFL Honours ceremony just days earlier.

The Duke of Sussex made a surprise visit to the NFL Honours event in Las Vegas on Thursday, where he graced the stage to present the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award to Cameron Hayward, a defensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

However, Harry's attendance at the prestigious NFL Honours, amidst concerns about his father's health, has sparked criticism and further deepened the existing divide within the royal family.

Renowned war commentator Kinsey Schofield did not mince words when she characterized Prince Harry's actions as ruthless, suggesting that his presence at the NFL Honours seemed ill-timed given the circumstances.

Schofield went on to remark that the prince appeared to be placing his personal interests above those of his family, particularly his ailing father battling cancer.

Despite his appearance at the NFL Honours, it was not an indication of his attendance at the Super Bowl, as reports surfaced suggesting that the couple had been barred from the 2024 Super Bowl in Las Vegas.

Residing in California since stepping back from their royal duties in 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had hoped to rub shoulders with celebrities and VIPs at the game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium.

Nonetheless, sources disclosed that the National Football League (NFL), the event's organizer, decided to exclude the couple from the guest list due to their tarnished image and the controversies surrounding their Netflix documentary series, Harry and Meghan.

This snub from such a high-profile event raises uncertainties about the couple's future aspirations and standing in their newfound home.

Once embraced warmly and showered with favorable media attention in the US, Prince Harry and Meghan now face being shunned at one of America's most prominent sports events.

The exclusion by Super Bowl organizers serves as the latest blow to their diminishing popularity and influence in the United States, where they have been striving to establish themselves as global icons and advocates.

Despite their luxurious lifestyle in Montecito, California, the couple has come under fire from the American public and media for their perceived hypocrisy, ingratitude, disrespect, and lack of connection with ordinary Americans.

The backlash intensified following the release of their Netflix documentary series in January 2024, co-produced by Harry, Meghan, and Oprah Winfrey.

Intended to shed light on their struggles within the royal family, the series faced widespread criticism for its self-serving and sensationalist nature, with many viewers interpreting it as an attempt to smear the royal family and rationalize their departure.

Moreover, the series triggered legal and diplomatic tensions between the US and the UK, leading to legal action against Netflix and the Sussexes for breach of contract, defamation, and invasion of privacy.

The ongoing legal battle has strained relations between the two nations and prompted calls for Prince Harry and Meghan to be held accountable in the UK.

Their exclusion from the Super Bowl further underscores their diminishing standing in the United States, where they once sought solace and a fresh start.

The couple's alienation from both their former and current homelands has left them isolated and unpopular, casting doubts on their credibility and relevance.