Meghan Markle and Prince Harry created a stir among the public after stepping away from royal duties in 2020. However, one of their most talked-about moments occurred following the launch of their Netflix documentary series in 2022.
In an episode of the show titled “Harry & Meghan,” the duchess shared her initial encounter with the late Queen shortly after she began dating the prince in 2016. Meghan revealed that she was caught off guard by the meeting with the British monarch, as she had only learned about it moments before.
Reflecting on the experience, Meghan mentioned that Prince Harry quizzed her on her knowledge of curtsying while they were en route to meet the Queen. The duchess admitted that she initially thought it was a joke.
Struggling to explain royal protocol to his American partner, Prince Harry expressed his bemusement at the custom of bowing to the Queen, especially as an American. Meghan likened the protocol to a theatrical performance akin to “Medieval Times, Dinner and Tournament.”
During the encounter, Meghan, seated next to Harry, delivered an exaggerated curtsy to the Queen in a dramatic fashion, which some viewers perceived as disrespectful. Body language expert Jesús Enrique Rosas noted Harry’s discomfort and apparent disdain for Meghan’s actions.
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This covert expression of anger was evident in Prince Harry’s flushed complexion during Meghan’s exaggerated curtsy, suggesting discomfort or frustration rather than shame or embarrassment. His subtle reactions before the curtsy indicated his unease with the situation.