Prince Harry calls life under Covid “these isolated times” as he speaks of the California mansion to honor the English rugby team and the fun the sport brings
- Duke of Sussex, 36, made a short film to mark 150 years of Rugby in England
- The Royal, who is a big fan of the sport, referenced the world under Covid-19
- He added that he and millions of others found “comfort” in watching teams playing
Prince Harry described life under the coronavirus as “those isolated times” tonight, when he celebrated 150 years of rugby in England.
The Duke of Sussex, 36, appeared at the start of an online film to honor the sport in images shot at his Montecito mansion.
In the now familiar pose, sitting on his sofa in front of three nest paintings, the appropriate Royal spoke about the “passion and pleasure” of the sport.
He said: ‘Rugby Union has brought joy to millions of people with teams full of great characters and special players.
‘In these … isolated times, the pure passion and fun that sport offers can bring great comfort to many.
‘As a proud patron of the Rugby Football Union, I join millions of supporters around the world in celebrating 150 years of Rugby in England.
Harry spoke before England and Scotland, marking rugby’s oldest international rivalry when they met at Twickenham on Saturday.
The game will mark the 150th anniversary of the first Test, which took place on March 27, 1871 in Edinburgh.
Harry, who wore a beard, appeared in a video posted to England Rugby’s Twitter account on Friday night.
Dressed in a navy blue blazer and white shirt with the first two buttons open, he looked elegant for recording.
Guy Pelly, Charlie Van Straubenzee, Prince Harry and James Middleton in England x Australia
Harry and Meghan arrive at the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey in March 2020
The film was released just two days after it was alleged that he wanted to keep his honorary military titles and spend more time in Britain.
A friend stated before a yearlong review of ‘Megxit’ that he wanted to retain the three sponsorships he had to resign from after leaving his senior royal position last March and moving to the United States.
The titles held by the 36-year-old were Captain-General of the Royal Marines; Honorary Commander of the RAF Honington Air Force at Bury St Edmunds; and Commander-in-Chief, Small ships and diving, Royal Naval Command.
Harry’s friend, who was not identified, told the Daily Telegraph: ‘Your military work is one of the most important things for him. Of course he wants to be with them. ‘
It is said that the duke must maintain sponsorships, since he spent ten years in the Army and maintains links with the Invictus Games Foundation.
But it is clear that Harry, who married Meghan Markle in May 2018, may have to give up the titles because he does not plan to return to royal duties.
The friend added that he always intended to travel regularly between the United States and the United Kingdom after moving to California, and only the pandemic forced him to stay there.