The anticipation was palpable as the Duke of Sussex graced the stage at the NFL Honors in Las Vegas, just days before the grand spectacle of the Super Bowl.
His unexpected appearance left many speculating that he might extend his presence to the pinnacle event of American football.
As the sun dipped low on Sunday, February 11, the Allegiant Stadium stood as a beacon for fans eagerly awaiting the clash between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs in the 58th installment of the Super Bowl.
Among the throngs of celebrities, from Beyoncé to Justin Bieber to Paul McCartney, one notable absence captured headlines: Prince Harry, whose fervor for sports is well-documented.
Intriguingly, Prince Harry's absence at the Super Bowl was particularly noteworthy given his recent attendance at the NFL Honors. His sudden departure from the United Kingdom, following a brief visit to his father after the revelation of his cancer diagnosis, fueled speculation about his plans.
Yet, despite his heartfelt words at the awards ceremony, where he honored Pittsburgh Steelers' Cameron Heyward, the duke was notably absent from the stadium on Sunday.
While many anticipated his presence, it was revealed by People magazine that neither Meghan Markle nor Prince Harry had intended to attend the Super Bowl. Instead, they were focused on preparations for their forthcoming journey to Canada.
Their trip coincides with the upcoming celebrations of another year of the Invictus Games, slated to be hosted in Vancouver in 2025. Thus, their absence from the Super Bowl was not a surprise but rather part of a broader plan to prioritize their commitments and engagements.
