Once upon a time, Prince Harry was the lovable rogue of the British royal family—the cheeky, mischievous prince whose grin could charm even the most reserved members of high society. Fast forward to 2025, and that same prince has become a figure of ridicule, not just in the UK but on a global scale. The latest evidence? A deafening wave of boos erupting at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) when his name was mentioned.
During his speech at the high-profile event, British political figure Nigel Farage took a moment to highlight the UK’s cultural exchange with the U.S. “And what did we give America?” he asked the crowd. “Prince Harry.” The audience's response? A resounding chorus of jeers and boos, so loud it might have been heard all the way in Montecito.
Never one to miss a moment of crowd engagement, Farage played along, egging them on like a seasoned game show host. “No, you keep him!” he quipped, sparking roaring laughter from the CPAC attendees. Meanwhile, somewhere across the Atlantic, one could only imagine Harry’s reaction—perhaps a single tear rolling down his ex-royal cheek.
To be fair, the prince-turned-professional-victim has had a rough ride since stepping away from royal life and relocating to California with Meghan Markle—his partner in grievances. His dream of a quiet, private existence has, ironically, resulted in endless public appearances, tell-all interviews, Netflix specials, and a memoir (*Spare*) that even his ghostwriter likely regrets.
But the hits keep coming. Just when it seemed like the public spectacle couldn't get any worse, Harry’s past drug use—admitted in his own book—has resurfaced, sparking whispers about possible immigration complications. Turns out, turning one’s personal struggles into a payday might not have been the best long-term strategy.
The CPAC audience’s reaction to Harry’s name wasn’t just a fleeting moment of laughter—it was a loud and clear message. He’s not welcome. Not by Americans, who see him as a symbol of Hollywood’s perpetual victimhood culture. Not by the British public, who regard him as a national embarrassment. And not even by conservatives, who, in theory, should admire a man who walked away from royal duties to pursue an independent life. The problem? That so-called independence has been anything but financially self-sustaining, and public sympathy has long since turned into open mockery.
Once adored, now ridiculed—Harry's fall from grace has been swift and unforgiving. The saddest part? He has no one to blame but himself.
So, where does he go from here? A lawsuit against CPAC for emotional distress? A new Netflix documentary titled *Booed: The Prince Who Fled*? Another tell-all book where this, too, is somehow Prince William’s fault? Only time will tell.
One thing is certain: had he made different choices, this spectacle might never have happened. Perhaps he should have considered what his grandmother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, would have thought of his actions. But self-reflection has never been the Sussex brand’s strong suit.
For now, Harry is left with the echo of CPAC’s boos ringing in his ears—a reaction that, if public sentiment is anything to go by, was well deserved.
