Prince Harry's Shocking Comment to Reporters After Royal Tour

Ah, the life and times of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle—a royal romance sprinkled with a dash of awkwardness, just like your favorite brunch spot that serves pancakes, but forgets to give you syrup. There they were, newlyweds, bounding off to Australia, Fiji, Tonga, and New Zealand, presumably with giddy excitement—not just because they were kicking off a 16-day tour that coincided with the Invictus Games in Sydney, but because hey, who doesn't love a good adventure, or at least some fabulous Instagram content?

But behind that glamorous facade, dear reader, tensions were brewing like a cup of tea left unattended on the stove. Enter Valentine Low, royal correspondent and author, who shared a particularly cringeworthy incident during a recent podcast episode of HELLO!. You see, after over 16 days away from home, the traveling press were ready for a little schmooze. It was one of those classic scenarios where you hope the royal might waltz to the back of the plane for a casual chat. Ah, the informal bonds! The hopes! The dreams!

But, alas, that romp down the aisle never happened. And as the plane descended, there was just this palpable tension, much like the moment before you pop the question at a family dinner. Then, finally, Harry and Meghan appeared at the back of the plane, Harry leading the charge like a prince on a royal mission, and Meghan trailing closely like a curious cat. However, what really caught the attention was Meghan's oddly timed remark about wanting to get back for Sunday lunch, as if she were negotiating with a cranky toddler. Just delightful.

But the pièce de résistance? Oh, that was Harry’s memorable quip: “Thanks very much for coming, even though you weren’t invited.” You could practically hear the collective gasp of disbelief from the reporters—after all, being invited to cover the royal tour isn’t quite like crashing the family reunion where Uncle Bob talks too much. Valentine himself remarked how “spectacularly rude—and incorrect” that comment was. Of course, Harry’s staff later advised him on how that little nugget of insensitivity didn’t land quite as expected. And what was Harry's response? “Well, you shouldn't have made me do it.” Ah, the eternal struggle of being both regal and human.

So, the moral of this royal escapade? Whether you're a prince or a press reporter, it seems that the trick to navigating social situations is knowing when to chat and when to simply keep your mouth... closed. And probably steer clear of anything but syrup when it comes to Sunday lunches.