Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s latest public appearance at an NBA game in Los Angeles has sparked controversy among royal fans, as a video of the couple received fewer than 100,000 likes on Instagram in over 15 hours. The NBA shared the video to its more than 79 million followers on the platform, which showed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex enjoying a date night at the Crypto.com Arena on Monday, watching the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Memphis Grizzlies during a playoff game.
In the video, the royal couple was seen smiling as they appeared on the overhead jumbotron for a kiss cam moment, which was captured and shared on NBA’s Instagram account with the hashtag #NBACelebRow. However, the video received a mixed response from the audience, with a large number of royal fans trolling the couple in the comments section.
The controversy surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s dwindling popularity comes amid ongoing tensions within the royal family, with the couple stepping down as senior royals last year and moving to the United States. The couple has been embroiled in a number of controversies since their departure, including their interview with Oprah Winfrey in which they made allegations of racism and lack of support within the royal family.
The latest criticism of the couple’s public appearance at the NBA game has led to further speculation about their future in the public eye, with some suggesting that the couple’s popularity is waning due to their decision to leave the royal family and move to the US. However, others argue that the negative response is simply a reflection of the polarized opinions surrounding the couple and their ongoing media attention.
Despite the criticism, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle remain active in their charitable and advocacy work, with the couple recently announcing the launch of their non-profit organization, Archewell. The organization’s mission is to “uplift and unite communities locally and globally, online and offline, one act of compassion at a time,” according to its website.
As the couple continues to navigate their new life away from the royal family, their public appearances and social media activity are likely to remain under scrutiny from both supporters and critics alike.
