Prince Harry's controversial comment to former England striker Peter Crouch has resurfaced, drawing criticism after Crouch recounted the exchange on a recent podcast. The Duke of Sussex reportedly asked Crouch, "How did you bag Abby?" referring to Crouch's wife, model Abbey Clancy, during a 2015 charity football match for UNICEF at Old Trafford.
Charity Match Encounter
The event, organised by David Beckham, saw Prince Harry, then a working royal, mingle with players in the dressing room after the game. According to Crouch, speaking on Sky Bet's Stick To Football podcast, Harry made the remark while chatting with him. Crouch recalled, "He came in, and he said, 'Yeah, Crouchy, how did you bag Abby?'" Crouch added that he was taken aback, saying, "I wish I had said to him, 'You can talk. I wasn't quick enough!'"
Public Reaction
The comment, made before Harry began dating Meghan Markle, has now sparked backlash. One user on X wrote, "Entitled and Rude." Another commented, "He was so rude! Harry suggesting Crouchy wasn't good enough, as well as talking about women as if they are some sort of 'game sport' to be 'bagged'."
Context and Aftermath
Crouch, who married Clancy in 2011, later reflected on the moment, noting Harry's status as a prince left him surprised. The resurfaced video has reignited debate about Harry's behaviour during his royal years.
