Prince Harry was booed by crowds in London as he made his way to Westminster Abbey for King Charles' coronation on May 6, 2023. Boos rang out around Hyde Park as the Duke of Sussex appeared on the big screen early that morning. Some people in the crowd also chanted "Back to California!"
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Harry was not the only royal to be greeted with a somewhat frosty reception. His uncle, Prince Andrew, was also booed as he arrived at the abbey. Andrew has been accused of sexual assault and has stepped back from royal duties.
Harry and Meghan Markle made the decision to step back from royal duties in 2020 and moved to California. They have since given several interviews in which they have criticized the royal family. This has led to some members of the public feeling that Harry is no longer a true royal and that he should not be attending the coronation.
Despite the boos, Harry did attend the coronation and was seated in the third row. He did not appear on the Buckingham Palace balcony for the RAF flypast after the ceremony, and reportedly left after the service to head back to the USA.
It is unclear why Harry was booed by the crowd. Some people may have been unhappy with his decision to step back from royal duties, while others may have been offended by his and Meghan's recent interviews. Whatever the reason, the boos were a clear indication that not everyone in the UK is happy to see Harry back in the country.