Prince Harry makes surprise appearance at NBA Finals without Meghan Markle… eight rows back from star-studded courtside seats

Prince Harry was spotted at the NBA Finals without Meghan Markle, seated eight rows from the coveted ‘Celebrity Row’ courtside tickets. 

Harry was all smiles as he entered the stadium for Game 5 in San Antonio, where the Spurs faced the New York Knicks. 

The Knicks steamed ahead in the fourth quarter, clinching a title win for the first time since 1973 with a final score of 94-90.

He was reportedly invited to the game by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, as he is in town for the Warrior Games, according to Page Six. 

The prince attended the game with JP Lane, an Army Veteran and Warrior Games athlete.  

Prince Harry sat next to Silver during the game, watching on in anticipation during the NBA’s premier event. 

The NBA Finals have attracted a who’s-who of celebrities. Taylor Swift was seated in Celebrity Row for Game 4 with two of the Haim sisters and Mariska Hargitay. 

Loyal Knicks fan, Timothee Chalamet, and Kylie Jenner have also been courtside for the games. 

Prince Harry sat next to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver during Game 5 of the NBA Finals in San Antonio 

Harry was reportedly invited by the commissioner, as he was in San Antonio for the Warrior Games 

Harry was seen walking off the court with Silver as the San Antonio Spurs played the New York Knicks 

Other A-listers in attendance for the finals have included Ben Stiller, Spike Lee and Sydney Sweeney. Stiller and Chalamet were among the ‘New York Royalty’ seated in Celebrity Row for Game 5.

Tickets to the finals are coveted, with the average price for Game 3 over $7,000 per person.

Harry is no stranger to the NBA, attending the 75th NBA All-Star Game with Queen Latifah in February. He also worked with former Knicks player David Robinson on a charity game in 2018. 

While Harry watched the iconic game unfold, the rest of the royal family was fresh off the UK’s annual military spectacle, Trooping the Colour. 

The event is named after the colors of the flags that represent different factions of the British Army. 

Over 1,400 soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians paraded down the streets of London as crowds waved flags to commemorate the Sovereign’s official birthday.  

Trooping the Colour marks King Charles III’s birthday. King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, Princess Kate and their children watched on from the Buckingham Palace balcony. 

Kate leans forward to talk to her children during the Buckingham Palace balcony appearance 

Future heir to the throne George exchanging a smile with the Princess of Wales

Prince William, in full military regalia, with his horse Darby, ahead of the monarch’s official birthday parade

Some highlights of the event included Prince Louis playfully reacting as he watched the Red Arrows fly overhead, and Catherine pictured happily chatting with Prince George, 12, and Princess Charlotte, 11, during the carriage ride to Horse Guards Parade.

One photo showed Catherine looking lovingly at Prince William as they stood on the balcony after he joined the royal procession on horseback. 

Elsewhere, the royals were filmed laughing and sharing jokes with each other in rare behind-the-scenes footage.

Although Meghan Markle was not in attendance at the game, she was still in the spotlight as she shared a promotion for her brand, As Ever.

In a new promo, Meghan poured glasses of ‘refreshing’ sauvignon blanc and ‘celebratory’ Brut. The caption read, ‘For gathering all summer long.’ 

Meghan Markle starred in a recent clip promoting the trio of wines from her lifestyle brand, As Ever

Meghan announced As Ever’s foray into wines last July when she launched the 2023 Napa Valley Rose, priced at $35.

As Meghan dedicates time to her brand, Harry has stayed focused on his work with veterans. 

He has supported the Warrior Games, which kicked off earlier this week in San Antonio. 

Around 200 veterans attended the event to participate in adaptive sports. The games were initially scheduled for 2020 but were canceled due to the pandemic. 

Harry is also anticipated to promote the 2027 Invictus Games later this summer in Birmingham. The games also help wounded veterans find community.