Meghan Markle found herself in an uncomfortable situation as she joined Prince Harry at a polo event, where members of his team appeared visibly displeased by her presence.
The Duchess of Sussex, aged 40, was tasked with presenting Prince Harry, 37, and his team, Los Padres, with a trophy they had won at the Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club.
However, the prize-giving did not go smoothly, leading to an awkward moment for Meghan.
During the trophy presentation, Meghan ended up getting squeezed between Harry and one of his teenage teammates as they struggled to lift the heavy cup over her head for a photo.
A Twitter user shared footage of the incident, noting that it seemed like they were unsure of where to place Meghan and inadvertently blocked her with the trophy.
After initially standing in the shadows at the back of the stage, Meghan eventually moved to the front to take her place in the spotlight.
In the video clip, it appeared that Harry was instructing his younger teammates on how to proceed with the trophy presentation.
Captain Nacho Figueras, a close friend of the Sussexes, intervened by lifting the trophy above his head and passing it to Harry.
Despite Meghan’s efforts to position herself in the center of the stage for the photo, the commotion caused her to be pushed to the back momentarily before reemerging into the spotlight.
Following the incident, many Royal fans expressed their opinions online.
One fan remarked that the team members seemed exasperated with Meghan, stating that it was their moment, not hers, and that she failed to grasp people’s lack of interest in her.
Another fan humorously commented on Meghan’s determination to be in the picture, despite the visible frustration from Prince Harry and his teammates.
In another development, a body language expert analyzed a moment between Meghan and Harry during the event.
The expert noted a power dynamic in Meghan’s behavior, describing her actions as loving yet dominant.
Meghan was observed kissing the Duke’s teammates on the cheek before sharing a more impassioned kiss on the lips with Harry.
The expert highlighted Meghan’s control and nurturing gesture of wiping lipstick off Harry’s face in a parental manner.
Royal commentator Angela Levin criticized Meghan’s public display of affection, particularly the act of wiping her husband’s face, labeling it as unnecessary and inappropriate for the occasion.
The commentator questioned Meghan’s actions, suggesting a discreet whisper would have sufficed instead of a public display.
The incident drew mixed reactions, with some finding humor in the situation, imagining how it might have been portrayed if captured by Netflix during filming.
Overall, the polo event showcased a mix of awkward moments, humorous reactions, and subtle power dynamics within the Royal couple’s interactions, leaving fans and commentators intrigued by Meghan’s assertive yet affectionate demeanor.
