In a light-hearted throwback to earlier times, James Haskell, the renowned rugby veteran, shared a glimpse into the past persona of Prince Harry before his marriage to Meghan Markle. This nostalgic commentary surfaced during a session of the podcast ‘The Good, The Bad and The Ugly,’ co-hosted with Mike Tindall, where Haskell reflected on the jovial spirit of the now Duke of Sussex.
Haskell, who has been acquainted with Prince Harry since the royal wedding of Tindall and Zara Phillips in 2011, recalled the Prince’s “good time” demeanor during the days leading up to his courtship with Markle. The Daily Mail relayed Haskell’s words, noting a shift in the royal’s nature, “He hadn’t met [Meghan] yet, so he was still quite fun,” a remark indicating the significant transformation in Prince Harry’s life and disposition post-marriage.
In the wake of the release of ‘Spare,’ Prince Harry’s deeply personal memoir, Haskell has been one of the few to openly defend the Prince amidst the deluge of mixed reactions. Haskell’s support underscores a profound understanding of the complexities faced by Harry and his wife, especially under the intense scrutiny of the public eye.
The commentary by Haskell offers a rare, humanizing look at the personal evolution of Prince Harry, from his days as Britain’s most eligible bachelor to a family man charting his own course alongside Meghan Markle.