Prince Harry has reportedly faced accusations of targeting England football fans ahead of his alleged visit to the UK. His wife, Meghan Markle, recently took to Instagram to share a post, celebrating him on Father’s Day. The post captured the Duke of Sussex hugging his two kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. Viewers could see Archie sporting an England football jersey T-shirt.
“They’re so lucky to have you. We all are. Happy Father’s Day to our one and only,” read the caption of the Duchess of Sussex’s social media post.
Prince Harry has been accused of trying to win over football supporters, claims source
Prince Harry has allegedly faced accusations of trying to win over England football supporters right before his alleged UK trip this summer. The report came after Meghan Markle’s Instagram post, paying a tribute to Harry on Father’s Day, which showed their son, Prince Archie, wearing an England football jersey.
As reported by RadarOnline, a source said, “Some critics see the timing as highly calculated.” The person continued, “Harry knows there will be enormous interest in his return to Britain.” They also added, “And people are reading all kinds of messages into that photograph.”
In the meantime, the insider told the news outlet, “There are those who believe featuring Archie in an England shirt was a subtle attempt.” The person continued, “To reconnect with the British public and generate goodwill before the visit.” They then explained, “Whether that was the intention or not, that’s how some observers are interpreting it.”
Meanwhile, per the news outlet, another source claimed, “The criticism is that Harry is allowing his son to become part of a public relations narrative.” The person continued, “Detractors are calling it an obvious attempt to curry favor with England fans.” They added, “At a time when he is trying to rebuild bridges in Britain.”
