Prince Harry’s Regal Presence at NHL Ice Hockey Game Elevates His Status in America

Prince Harry made a surprise appearance at an NHL ice hockey game last night, where he was scheduled to drop the first puck, further solidifying his royal status in America.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, experts say, watched with great enthusiasm as the Vancouver Canucks outperformed the San Jose Sharks with a score of 3-1 from a VIP box at the Rogers Arena in Canada.

Just before the game kicked off, Harry had the privilege of dropping the puck for NHL stars, Thomas Hartle from the Sharks and Quinn Hughes from the Canucks, during a ceremonial face-off.

This act mirrored one carried out by his late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, at a 2002 match between the same teams on a Golden Jubilee Tour of Canada.

NHL star Thomas Hartle later recounted his encounter with Prince Harry, sharing, “I actually had to tell him to drop the puck because he kept holding on to it and smiling.

It said it's time to drop it and I had to tell him repeatedly for sure.

I'll remember that one.”

Prince Harry appeared to relish the spotlight, reveling in the attention of the cameras as he engaged with NHL player Rick Taunt.

The head coach of the Canucks even mentioned giving Harry a fist bump, although it remained unclear if this gesture was protocol.

A body language expert noted that Prince Harry's playful puck drop signaled a return to a more relaxed and jovial demeanor, evident through his mischievous grin and personalized royal wave, showcasing his ease in the public setting.

Harry's presence at the ice hockey game seems to be a strategic move to reinforce his enduring royal status in the United States, displaying a willingness to partake in rituals and public events akin to his late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.

Meanwhile, anticipation mounts within the royal family regarding Prince Harry's final role, expected to be determined in the coming days.

King Charles, Prince William, and the rest of the royal family brace themselves for potential controversies following the impending release of royal author Omid Scobie's latest book, “Endgame,” slated to debut on November 28th.

In one excerpt from the book, Scobie delves into the dynamics between Harry and William during the final hours of Queen Elizabeth II.

Allegedly, an insider disclosed that Prince Charles and the Prince of Wales declined calls from his brother as Harry rushed to Balmoral to bid farewell to the Queen.

The revelation about the phone call sparked disappointment and was viewed as a breach of trust that may be irreparable.

Even before the book's publication, strains in the relationship between the two brothers were apparent, potentially impeding any reconciliation efforts with the monarch.