A video of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s balcony interaction during the Trooping the Colour celebrations at Buckingham Palace in 2019 has recently gone viral on TikTok. As one of the most observed couples globally, any mistakes or deviations from protocol during public events are often scrutinized by fans and critics alike.
Uploaded by user @star2810.mt on November 16th, the footage of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s seemingly awkward moment has amassed over 600,000 views on TikTok. During the traditional appearance of the royal family after the trooping event, which celebrates the sovereign’s official birthday, Markle was caught on camera turning towards her husband while they stood on the balcony.
@star2810.mt NEVER FORGET! she couldn’t turn her head on the royal balcony #meghanmarkle #princeharry #royalfamily #star2810 ♬ original sound – Star
Resurfaced Video Of Prince Harry Telling Meghan Markle To Face Forward Goes Viral
It then seems as if Harry instructed his wife to “turn around.” After the video went viral, some royal fans have expressed their empathy for Markle, who seemed uncomfortable in the situation, and others raised concerns about her familiarity with the customs and norms of the royal family.
As seen in the clip, Harry can be observed gesturing twice to Markle to turn around and face forward. The occurrence transpired a mere seven months prior to the duo’s departure from the United Kingdom. Their separation from the monarchy was formalized, and it was amidst the presence of extensive familial strife and controversy involving the British media.
The user who uploaded the now viral TikTok captioned the recent video post: "NEVER FORGET! she couldn’t turn her head on the royal balcony." Another user commented beneath the video: "Now I feel kind of sorry for her."
Someone else added: "Soooo glad they got out:) she rescued him." One other wrote: "She would have been told about protocol. But why is Harry not standing next to her? That’s what confused me more."
The details of this interaction remain uncertain as the couple has yet to acknowledge it publicly. Despite its absence from their 2022 Harry & Meghan Netflix docuseries and Harry's bombshell 2023 memoir, Spare, the media, as Newsweek notes, has portrayed the incident as a crucial point in the couple's royal trajectory.
The 2021 film, Harry & Meghan: Escaping the Palace, dramatizes the moment, capturing Harry's seemingly stern command to his wife to turn around.
The relationship tensions between Harry, Meghan, and the rest of the royal family, as fans and royal enthusiasts know, came to the forefront in May 2023, particularly during the coronation of King Charles III.
After the release of Harry's book containing explosive revelations, there were rumors that he would not be present at his father's momentous coronation in London. However, with just a month to go, it was revealed that Harry would be attending the event unaccompanied.
Buckingham Palace and the Sussexes jointly confirmed soon after that Markle would be staying back in California with their two children; 4-year-old son Prince Archie and 2-year-old daughter Princess Lilibet.
According to Newsweek, the most recent occasion where the Sussexes were both present for a royal event was the state funeral and service held in honor of Queen Elizabeth II's passing in September 2022.
