Prince Harry's Commonwealth Games photobomb: Royally outdone by his grandmother in quest for unnecessary publicity
The royal was snapped after watching the 800m women's freestyle swimming
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Following in his grandmother’s footsteps (well, almost) Prince Harry photobombed New Zealand Commonwealth Games officials as they watched the women’s swimming freestyle in Glasgow last night.
In a photobomb designed to make all royal publicists exceedingly happy, Harry can be seen giving an enthusiastic thumbs up at the back of the group photo, featuring rugby coach Sir Gordon Tietjens, sports psychologist and Massey University professor emeritus Gary Hermansson and Sport Manawatu chief executive Trevor Shailor, who promptly shared the image on Facebook.
He later wrote: "Photo of the day.... A Royal photo bomb by Prince Harry with Titch (Sir Gordon) and Gary Hermansson at the Swimming venue tonight. Thanks to Bev Hari for taking the pic...fun times supporting our athletes at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games!'"
To the far right of the photo (admittedly not looking nearly as happy as Prince Harry) Prince William can also be seen, although he appears more interested in watching the women’s 800m freestyle event, where Welsh swimmer Jazz Carlin won gold, than engaging in a bit of frankly unnecessary publicity.
It’s the latest royal photobomb to emerge from the Commonwealth Games. Only last week a grinning Queen was snapped in the background as members of the Australian hockey team posed for a selfie.
Unfortunately for all Kate lovers, only the Duchess of Cambridge’s hair can be seen in this photo but - thankfully - we’ve got another five days left of Commonwealth Games so there’s still time for another royal opportunity.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments