
In stark contrast, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex experienced an overwhelmingly positive reaction in the East Midlands. Returning to Nottingham, the site of their very first joint walkabout back in 2017, Harry and Meghan visited grassroots community organisations including the Community Recording Studio in St Ann’s and the Himmah Hub in Hyson Green.Given the intense media scrutiny surrounding the couple in recent years, many observers expected a lukewarm or even hostile reaction. Instead, around 150 well-wishers gathered outside, waving flags, presenting flowers, and cheering as the pair stepped out.