Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have sparked public debate after leaving their royal duties in 2020, with one of their most controversial moments unfolding post the launch of their Netflix documentary series in 2022.
During an episode of their show named Harry & Meghan, the duchess shared details of her initial encounter with the late Queen shortly after she began dating the prince in 2016. Meghan admitted that she was caught off guard by the unexpected meeting with the British monarch, having only learned about it moments before.
Describing the experience, Harry mentioned that Meghan’s first encounter with a senior royal was his grandmother, highlighting her lack of preparation for the formalities involved. Meghan, recalling the car journey to meet the Queen, revealed Harry’s surprise query about her knowledge of curtsying, which she initially took as a jest.
The challenge of explaining royal protocols to his American partner was acknowledged by Prince Harry, who questioned the cultural differences, emphasizing the necessity of adhering to traditional customs like bowing and curtsying, especially for an American. Meghan humorously likened the situation to a scene from ‘Medieval Times, Dinner and Tournament,’ drawing parallels to staged medieval performances.
Amidst the discussion, Meghan humorously demonstrated a theatrical curtsy to the Queen while seated next to Harry, mimicking an exaggerated formal gesture. However, the moment received mixed reactions from viewers, with some interpreting Meghan’s actions as disrespectful. Body language expert Jesús Enrique Rosas noted Harry’s apparent discomfort, suggesting a lack of connection or empathy in his reactions.
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