Meghan Markle and Prince Harry sparked public debate after stepping back from royal duties in 2020. However, a particularly controversial moment arose following the debut of their Netflix documentary series in 2022.
In a pivotal episode of the show named “Harry & Meghan,” the duchess shared her initial encounter with the late Queen shortly after commencing her relationship with the prince in 2016. Meghan admitted feeling unprepared for meeting the British monarch, as she had only learned of the meeting moments before it occurred.
Reflecting on the experience, Meghan disclosed that Prince Harry had asked her en route if she knew how to curtsy to the Queen. Initially considering it a joke, she likened the royal protocol to a scene from “Medieval Times, Dinner and Tournament,” a themed dinner theater featuring medieval-style entertainment.
During the encounter, Meghan theatrically executed a deep curtsy beside Harry, prompting mixed reactions from viewers. Body language expert Jesús Enrique Rosas noted Harry’s apparent discomfort and perceived contempt as Meghan performed the exaggerated gesture.
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