Prince Harry Draws Mixed Crowd Reaction at Leicester Rugby Match

Prince Harry attended Leicester Tigers' match against Gloucester Rugby at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium in Leicester on Friday, where the Duke of Sussex received mixed reactions from spectators during the English Premiership rugby game.

According to AFP, Harry was shown on the stadium screen while watching the match with Leicester chief executive Andrea Pinchen. Some spectators booed before the broadcast returned to the game.

"Some boos there" said TNT commentator Nick Mullins during the broadcast.

AFP reported that Harry, 42, attended with a drink in his hand and has remained a long-time rugby fan. He and Meghan Markle returned to the United Kingdom in August after six years living in the United States.

HELLO! described Harry's evening with friends as a "guy's night out" at the Leicester Tigers versus Gloucester Rugby match.

HELLO! reported that the outing also included a reunion with Harry's cousin George McCorquodale, the son of Princess Diana's sister Sarah McCorquodale. The pair have maintained a close relationship through family gatherings.

A source cited by HELLO! described Harry's sporting preference in relation to his brother Prince William's football interests.

"For Harry it's all about rugby over football." the source told HELLO!.

The source also said Harry previously held patron roles with the Rugby Football Union and Rugby Football League before those positions changed after his departure from royal duties. The Princess of Wales later took over the Rugby Football Union patron role.

The same source discussed Harry's children and his hopes to attend matches with them in the future.

"Harry says Archie and Lilli support Northampton and he’s looking forward to the day that he can take them to a match once his security situation is sorted. He says it's one hurdle at a time." the source told HELLO!.

On the field, Leicester defeated Gloucester 38-31. AFP reported that Gloucester led 14-0 after 10 minutes before Leicester scored 31 unanswered points, with eight of the match's nine tries coming from forwards.