Prince Harry is reportedly backing England, adding a familiar royal voice to the buildup around the team as the World Cup conversation returns to one of the most memorable moments from 2018.
That earlier moment came at a garden reception for the Royals, when Brian O'Driscoll asked him, “So, is football coming home?” According to O'Driscoll, Prince Harry declined to say it. He said Harry did not sound as confident as many England fans and would not risk jinxing the result.
The 2018 reminder still stands out
The caution proved notable because England went on to lose to Croatia 2-1 after extra time in the 2018 World Cup semi-final. For supporters, that defeat remains one of the defining losses of the tournament, and it gives the old exchange a little extra significance in hindsight.
This week’s report ties that memory to Prince Harry’s current England support, making the story about more than just a casual football preference. It connects a public figure to a specific World Cup moment that England fans still remember well.
The broader backdrop is also part of the interest. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle moved to North America in 2020, initially living in Canada before California, and family life has since centered around Montecito. A family image has also circulated showing Archie wearing an England World Cup shirt, which only adds to the sense that the team remains part of the family’s sporting orbit.
Prince Harry is back in England this week to commemorate one year until the Invictus Games 2027, so the timing naturally brings added attention. Even with plenty of other commitments, the England connection remains an easy storyline to follow whenever a major tournament comes around.
