Meghan Markle appeared to be scolded by Prince Harry during the couple's final appearance at Trooping the Colour in 2019. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who stepped down from royal life in early 2020, have not attended the biggest event in the royal calendar since they are no longer working royals.
Harry's Blunt Two-Word Reminder
A video that circulated on social media showed Harry briefly tense with his wife on the Buckingham Palace balcony after she turned her back on the crowds below. Harry was seen reminding Meghan to "turn around" twice, a protocol ingrained in him since childhood. The video has resurfaced each year, showing Meghan turning to look at her husband just before the National Anthem is played.
Body Language Expert Weighs In
Speaking to the Daily Express at the time, Judi James, a professional body language expert, explained how Meghan may have been feeling. She said: "It’s easy to forget how much pressure Meghan might have felt herself to be under, coming from the US, which has no Royal Family, and immersing herself in both her husband’s family and the more formal side of his lifestyle. So events like the Trooping the Colour might have even come as a bit of a shock to a woman who claims to have initially had little knowledge of skills like the curtsey."
No Attendance Expected This Year
The couple are not expected to attend the next Trooping the Colour, which will take place this Saturday, June 13. The King and Queen will be joined by their fellow royals, such as the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children.
