Cheers and some jeers as Harry and Meghan return

LONDON REUTERS June 3-Prince Harry and his wife Meghan were greeted with cheers and some jeers as they joined the royal family at a thanksgiving service on Friday for Queen Elizabeth. In their first public appearance together in Britain since quitting royal duties Harry, 37, and Meghan, 40, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, joined other senior royals at the service at London’s St Paul’s Cathedral, the latest event in Platinum Jubilee celebrations marking the queen’s 70 years on the throne.   

 Harry and Meghan have become divisive figures in Britain, with some Britons and many media outlets pouring scorn on their move and their commercial activities, such as striking a deal with global streaming service Netflix, though others regard them as a breath of fresh air for the tradition-bound monarchy.   

 There were loud cheers and some boos as they arrived at the cathedral on Friday, while the eyes of the congregation were fixed on them as they walked to their seats.