“DON’T COME BACK!” — Prince Harry Booed, Heckled at Toronto’s OREA Powerhouse Conference: What Should Have Been a Brilliant Event Turns into a Public Humiliation
The Toronto Convention Centre, which was bustling before the opening of the OREA Powerhouse Conference 2025, descended into chaos as Prince Harry, described by the media as the “guest of honor,” took the stage. Instead of the expected applause, he was met with a deafening cacophony of boos, whistles, and even a shout of “DON’T COME BACK!” that shook the entire auditorium.
A witness sitting in the third row said: “No one expected it to happen. When he walked up, I could clearly hear a group of people standing up and shouting. Some were snickering, some were taking out their phones to record. It was more like a small riot than a speech.”
According to many present, Harry stood still for a few seconds, his face “tense and awkward”, before trying to continue his prepared speech.
The atmosphere was as tense as a string: audience sarcasm, organizers panic
An insider source from OREA said the incident happened so suddenly that the technical team had to turn off the background sound to avoid prolonging the embarrassing moment. However, many audience members managed to record a video of Harry being booed, which immediately went viral on social media.
A businessman attending the conference described:
“At that time, I saw a man shouting ‘Go back to Hollywood!’ and another person replying: ‘No one wants you here!’ It was a chaotic scene.”
According to sources close to the event, organizers were concerned that Harry's discussion of “the power of adaptability and personal freedom” would touch on the controversy surrounding his relationship with the British Royal Family and his divisive media activities in recent years.
Harry tried to salvage the event, but the event “fell apart” in the first minute
Despite his efforts to keep his composure, Prince Harry still showed signs of losing focus. He is said to have changed some parts of his speech, his voice dropping when mentioning the topic of “resilience in the face of public pressure.” A Canadian journalist who was present commented:
“He was talking about inner strength, but underneath there was a noisy crowd that didn't care about that. It was a very awkward situation.”
Another source revealed that some VIP guests left the venue when the incident occurred, saying that the organizers “did not anticipate the public reaction” when inviting Harry – a figure who is more divisive than ever.
Toronto residents react: “We don’t hate him, but we’re tired of the drama”
Quick interviews outside the venue revealed that many residents don’t actually “hate” Harry, but are tired of his media image.
One woman attending the event said:
“I used to like him, but now it’s always about complaining, blaming, and self-pity. People come to the conference to learn, not to watch a reality show.”
Meanwhile, another resident was blunt:
“We in Canada are so used to the image of the Royal Family. But Harry now no longer represents them. He only represents dissatisfaction.”
The OREA event becomes the center of discussion: ‘Media accident of the year’
Public relations experts immediately jumped in, with many calling it “Harry’s biggest media disaster in 2025.” Some social media analysts have asked:
Why didn’t OREA anticipate the public reaction?
Why did Harry still choose to appear despite the recent series of controversies?
Is this a sign that his business speaking career is on the decline?
Meanwhile, Harry’s representative office declined to comment, saying only that he was “proud to share a positive message with the business community”. But the booing clip is still going viral, and according to some sources, OREA has quietly reviewed its guest invitation process to avoid a similar incident in the future.
At the end of the event, one attendee commented briefly, but sharply:
“It was supposed to be an inspirational speech. But all we remember is him standing there dumbfounded on stage.”