Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Face Mixed Reception in Germany

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle faced a mixed reception from royal fans during their recent visit to Germany.

A video circulating online shows the couple being booed, although the authenticity of the footage has not been independently confirmed.

The Sussexes arrived at the Dusseldorf Rathaus, also known as the Town Hall, for an event related to the Invictus Games.

Upon their arrival, Harry and Meghan were greeted by the town's mayor, Secretary of State Merle, Brigadier Marstaller, and General Loubenthal.

Hundreds of royal enthusiasts stood in the sweltering heat for over two hours, hoping to catch a glimpse of the couple and perhaps even take a selfie with them at the Dusseldorf Town Hall on Tuesday.

As the couple arrived for the Invictus Games 2023 One Year to Go event, both Germans and Brits alike eagerly lined up alongside metal barriers, waving Union Jacks.

Many supporters wore paper masks depicting the Queen and adorned themselves with royal regalia in an attempt to capture a quick picture or engage in a conversation with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

While most attendees appeared to be genuine fans, some admitted that they were drawn to the spectacle surrounding the couple.

One young woman confessed to finding them rude towards the royal family but still wanted to see them because they resembled soap opera stars.

Among the crowd were Bob Clark, a former serviceman, and his wife Lily, who had dressed up for the occasion.

Bob donned an ermine robe, crown, and a mask of the Queen, while Lily carried a bag celebrating the marriage of Harry and Meghan.

She completed her outfit with a Union Jack coat and hat.

Despite residing in Duisburg, the couple made the journey to show their unwavering support for the royal family, even though Harry and Meghan are no longer working members of the so-called firm, having stepped down as senior royals in January 2020, a move commonly referred to as Megxit.

As the Duchess of Sussex waved to the crowd, fans eagerly captured the moment on their mobile phones.

More than 500 people stood behind metal barriers outside the Town Hall, with some securing their spots at the front as early as three hours before the couple's scheduled arrival.

Elisa, 24, acknowledged the couple's previous criticism of the royal family but expressed her desire to see them firsthand, stating, “I have read so much about them that I wanted to see them myself.”

Her friend Melina, 26, added, “They have become a soap opera, but anything about the Queen and the royal family interests me.”

Local security teams were deployed around the red carpet leading to the Town Hall, while only two uniformed police officers were visible on the scene prior to the couple's arrival.

Meghan, wearing a £245 cream knitted vest from trendy LA label Anine Bing, paired with matching trousers, and Harry, dressed in a grey suit, arrived in Germany earlier in the day.

Police closed junctions and set up roadblocks to ensure smooth transportation for the couple and their entourage, which included a personal doctor.

During their visit, Prince Harry and Meghan met with city officials and potential competitors.

They also embarked on a boat ride along the Rhine River, traveling from the reception to the Merkerspiel Arena, where Harry delivered remarks at a press conference.

The MS Rhine Galaxy, worth £13 million, was spotted docked along the river that morning.

As the couple made their way through the crowd, Harry extended his hand in greeting to an unseen friendly face.

Over 500 people eagerly awaited their arrival behind the metal barriers outside the Town Hall, with some securing their spots hours in advance.

City officials rolled out the red carpet and ensured its cleanliness, emphasizing that the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex was a private affair.

The couple was accompanied by their own security team, with all expenses being covered by them.