Prince Harry arrived in Tokyo, Japan, on August 9, 2023, embarking on a solo journey without his wife, Meghan Markle. The Duke of Sussex’s itinerary includes participation in the ISPS Sports Values Summit-Special Edition in the Japanese capital, followed by a charity polo match set to take place in Singapore.
Sporting a relaxed ensemble consisting of a black polo shirt paired with jeans, Prince Harry exuded a cheerful demeanor as he donned a baseball cap adorned with the Archewell Foundation logo. Accompanying him was his friend, Argentine polo player Nacho Figueras. The duke’s visible happiness contrasts with his demeanor in previous years, which had often been noted as more somber.
In a commentary for News.com.au, Daniela Elser expressed astonishment at the transformation Prince Harry, 38, has undergone, deeming it a positive shift. Elser scrutinized the nuances of his cheerful smile, highlighting that this change is noteworthy as it stands in stark contrast to the “Thundercloud Harry” of recent years.
Elser delved into the evolution, observing, “The reappearance of Old Harry, with that heart-melting, easy grin and all this happiness, on display even when he’s doing nothing but walking through an airport, throws into stark relief that Thundercloud Harry of recent years.”
Reflecting on Prince Harry’s previous disposition, characterized by tension and glowering expressions, Elser mused that such a shift suggests a positive turning point for the Sussexes. This transformation may signify a departure from the challenges they’ve faced in their endeavors.
With the recent acquisition of rights for a book adaptation to be made into a Netflix movie worth $3 million, coupled with other professional pursuits, such as Prince Harry’s documentary filming in South Africa and Meghan Markle’s reported resumption of a Hollywood career via her signing with WME, the couple’s trajectory appears to be taking an optimistic direction.
Elser contemplated, “If we have not seen this chirpy Harry for so long, just how happy might Harry be with his shiny US career?” The duke’s newfound positivity and apparent happiness seem to resonate with a promising period ahead for both Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
