Harry and Meghan's awkward moments as cracks show in their 'perfect partnership'

10 November 2023 , 11:17

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry stepped down as senior working Royals in 2020

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry stepped down as senior working members of the Royal Family at the start of 2020, with them soon moving across the pond and setting up lives for themselves in Montecito, California.

But although they asked for privacy and have kept their lives under the radar since moving to America and living quiet lives with their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, the couple have slowly been easing themselves back into the public eye.

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The couple seem to be easing themselves back into the limelight (pixel8000)

In recent weeks and months, Meghan and Harry seem to have eased themselves back into the limelight after a slew of public appearances. From their joint appearance at the Invictus Games in September, to Meghan's outing to a Farmers' Market in the summer, to the family's trick-or-treating trip, and various appearances at concerts in LA or Vegas - it seems that the couple are enjoying rubbing shoulders with Hollywood's greats.

But with a slew of public appearances comes a string of awkward moments, and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are definitely not immune from these despite often appearing as perfect partners when they co-host events. From an awkward mic snatch to looking out of place, scroll on as we take a look back at some of the couple's most cringe moments in recent months.

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Meghan’s mic snatch at Kevin Costner’s party

Attending Kevin Costner's One805 Live! charity event back in September, the couple were seen at Kevin's $26 million polo field in Santa Barbara. And while at the event, the couple got up on-stage with Kevin, which is when an awkward moment appeared to take place.

Taking to Twitter, which is now known as X, one page shared a video clip of Meghan at the event, with them pointing out the very cringe-filled moment. The video showed Meghan walking towards a woman who was walking towards her, before the Duchess reached out for the microphone the woman was holding.

Meghan appeared to suffer an awkward snub as she put her hand out for a microphone only for a woman to walk past her

As Meghan reached out for the microphone, the lady held onto it tightly before Meghan broke her grasp and the lady walked past her. Meghan recovered from the awkward mishap rather quickly, with the mother-of-two looking effortlessly cool as she directed the lady in the direction she was meant to be going.

"She’s all manic over the attention she thinks the lady is giving her the microphone," penned one critic in reaction to the moment. Another then said: "Omg the second-hand embarrassment. While a third said: "Ouch so embarrassing!!" A fourth then wrote: "But she wasn't giving her the microphone."

Harry looking out of place

Prince Harry grew up in England, so it's not a surprise that living in America would prove to be a shock to his system. And since rubbing shoulders with famous faces in LA, Harry has endured many moment where he appears out of place.

And one of these moments occurred after body language expert Judi James analysed the photos from the aforementioned event hosted by Kevin Costner. Speaking to The Mirror at the time, Judi revealed that Prince Harry looked "uncomfortable" at the bash.

She explained how Harry appeared to look "less comfortable, looking rather out of place in the celebrity surroundings", while Meghan appeared "entranced".

Harry looking 'uncomfortable' at Katy Perry's gig

Earlier this month, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were seen enjoying a night out at a Katy Perry concert in Las Vegas. Rubbing shoulders with Celine Dion, as well as a whole host of other A-listers, Prince Harry appeared "uncomfortable", with the Prince even looking a little angry.

Speaking to The Sun, body language expert Judi James said: "Harry might like to relish his role as the ‘cool one’ of the royal family but that is an extremely low bar, and seeing him mingling in the world of Hollywood celebrity again here his body language does define him as the proverbial fish out of water.

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry and Celine Dion enjoyed the last night of Katy Perry in Las Vegas (MEGA)

"It was Celine Dion getting all the fuss and star treatment here, while Harry appeared to be queuing to walk past her. In the UK he would have never been upstaged or outranked by a celebrity."

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Meghan breaking farmers' market rules

Back in July, the Duchess of Sussex was seen out and about soaking up the Californian sunshine at the Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market. Seen without her husband, the former actress was spotted wandering the market and browsing the fresh goods that were on offer.

But as per one report, Meghan was said to have broken a rule that the market had at the time. While at the market, she was spotted with her beagle and a security guard while strolling around.

In a photo shared exclusively by Daily Mail, there is a sign at the market that reads: "NO DOGS ALLOWED with the exception of recognized service animals... we thank you for your understanding and cooperation."

There was also a Yelp page for the market, with a question that reads: "Is it dog friendly?" and a response that says: "No dogs allowed, except service animals. There are signs at every entrance."

Awkward pub outing

An awkward moment that happened earlier this week was when Meghan had to awkwardly usher her husband forward as they joined officials to open a new veteran centre in America. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited the United States Navy SEALs in San Diego for the official opening of a new training facility when the moment occurred.

Harry seemed to be slightly preoccupied during the visit, which came after the couple said they had "no contact" from King Charles about his upcoming birthday. And when the awkward usher ensued, Harry was pictured with a glum expression, which was in stark contrast to his smiling wife.

Meghan waved at the small crowd, before she and Harry entered the new building for a tour, with Meghan seemingly leading her husband.

Mollie Quirk