Prince Harry is “much better without Meghan Markle” amid the Duke of Sussex’s new solo role, a royal commentator has claimed.
Harry appeared in high spirits during his latest solo public appearance at the CFL Grey Cup in Vancouver, giving an enthusiastic thumbs-up to Canadian football fans.
The Duke of Sussex, 40, was spotted at the 111th Grey Cup championship game in British Columbia on Sunday, where he engaged warmly with spectators and officials.
His animated demeanour at the sporting event has caught the attention of royal commentators, who noted his visible enthusiasm during the appearance.
Prince Harry ‘much better without Meghan Markle’ amid Duke of Sussex’s new solo role
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The duke made quite an impression as a surprise guest at the prestigious Canadian football championship, marking his first Grey Cup attendance.
Royal commentator Hugo Vickers highlighted how Prince Harry appears more at ease during sporting events.
“Of course, it’s what he does terribly well when he’s doing things with football, Invictus games and sport,” Vickers told The Sun.
The royal biographer praised Harry’s natural approach to sports-related engagements, contrasting it with his California appearances.
“He’s much better at that frankly than when he’s sort of talking what I might call California speak, which seems to have been dictated to him by Meghan,” Vickers observed. “I commend every time he appears, I must say, and I’m sure he’s very popular.”
At the Grey Cup, Harry shared his excitement with TSN’s James Duthie before the match kicked off.
He said: “First Grey Cup. What I’m looking forward to? The game getting started. Let’s go!”
Dressed in a dark shirt and long black jacket, he waved to spectators before being escorted from the field.
Harry attended a Grey Cup match in Canada on Sunday
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The duke later returned alongside BC Lions owner Amar Doman and Canadian athlete Wenshuang Nie.
His involvement concluded with a significant moment as the Founding Patron of the Invictus Games participated in a jersey handover ceremony with competitor Wen.
The match featured the Toronto Argonauts facing off against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Vickers offered a stark contrast between Harry’s solo appearances and his demeanour when accompanied by Meghan.
He said: “I do think that when they’re together she seems to be the one who’s sort of moving the dialogue on. She seems to be the one with the voice and he seems to be sort of meekly following in her wake.
“And you know he may not like that so much,” he added, suggesting potential discomfort in the dynamic.
The Duke of Sussex has been increasingly attending solo engagements, particularly at awards ceremonies and charitable panels.
Sources in California indicate this new “solo Harry” approach is his own initiative.
