Prince Harry Booed at NHL Game as He Refused to Drop Puck, Expert Says

Prince Harry's surprise appearance at an NHL ice hockey game last night made headlines as he refused to drop the puck under his order, leading to boos from the crowd.

However, his presence at the game helped solidify his royal status in America, according to an expert.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were in attendance at the Rogers Arena in Canada, watching the Vancouver Canucks defeat the San Jose Sharks 3-1 from a VIP box.

During a ceremonial face-off before the game, Prince Harry was photographed dropping the puck for Thomas Hertel of the Sharks and Quinn Hughes of the Canucks.

This gesture mirrored a similar act performed by his late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, during a Golden Jubilee Tour of Canada in 2002, when the Canucks and the Sharks faced off.

After the game, NHL star Thomas Hertel spoke about his experience meeting Prince Harry.

According to Hertel, he had to repeatedly tell Harry to drop the puck as the Duke kept holding onto it and smiling.

Eventually, Hertel managed to convince him to let go, but not without some playful resistance from the prince.

Hertel described the encounter as memorable and acknowledged Harry's apparent enjoyment of being in front of the cameras.

Canucks head coach Rick Tushet also had an interaction with Prince Harry, revealing that he gave him a fist bump, unsure if it was allowed protocol-wise.

Tushet mentioned that Harry seemed uncertain about the gesture but ultimately reciprocated, indicating a more relaxed and casual side to the Duke's personality.

A body language expert analyzed Prince Harry's playful puck drop, interpreting it as a sign that the “old Duke” is back.

The expert noted his devilish grin and self-styled royal wave, suggesting that Harry may be taking cues from his wife, Meghan, who is well-versed in celebrity tricks.

The expert further speculated that Harry's appearance and involvement in the puck drop were his way of reaffirming his enduring royal status in the United States, following in the footsteps of his late grandmother.

These events come at a time when Prince Harry's final position within the royal family is being discussed.

Royal author Omid Scobie's upcoming book, “Endgame,” set to be released on November 28th, is expected to shed light on this matter.

According to insiders, the family is bracing themselves for potential negative revelations in the book, which could influence Harry's future role within the family.

In one of the book's excerpts, Scobie details an interaction between Prince Harry and his brother, Prince William, during the final hours of Queen Elizabeth II's life.

Allegedly, Prince Charles refused to take Harry's calls as he rushed to Balmoral to say his goodbyes.

This revelation has further strained the already fragile relationship between the two brothers, with sources suggesting that trust has been irreparably broken.

As tensions continue to mount, it remains uncertain whether a reconciliation between Prince Harry and the rest of the royal family, including future King William, is possible.

The release of Scobie's book is anticipated to have significant implications for Harry's final position within the family, potentially exacerbating the divide and making any reunion even more unlikely.