Harry and Meghan's Red Carpet Blunder: Celebrity or Royalty?

Meghan and Harry's Royal Faux Pas: The Sussexes Exposed

The latest news from the palace is that Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle are still struggling to adjust to life outside of the royal family. The couple, who traded their roles as senior working royals for a lucrative Netflix deal and other business ventures, were spotted at the premiere of the Bob Marley: One Love biopic in Jamaica last January.

What was supposed to be a glamorous night out turned into a disaster for the Sussexes, as they were left red-faced when they realized they weren't being treated like royalty. According to body language expert Judi James, Meghan seemed to think she was attending a full-blown Hollywood premiere, complete with her "A-list celebrity" moves.

James analyzed photos from the event and revealed that Meghan "looked regal and gracious in her elegant ballgown," but Harry's behavior told a different story. "Harry was showing body language signs of anxiety as they posed for their red carpet photos," James said. "These increased and peaked once the couple were inside the venue and being ushered to their seats."

It seems that the Sussexes weren't used to taking their own seats, like regular people do, and Harry's lack of experience in this kind of scenario was evident. As he walked into the cinema, he adjusted his trousers by the belt, a gesture James described as "very un-royal." Meanwhile, Meghan seemed to be in charge, gently nudging Harry around and even pulling his hand out of his pocket so she could hold hands with him.

But it wasn't just the seating arrangements that caused tension. The Sussexes also posed for photos and shook hands with actors at the event, but their behavior was seen as awkward by many. "For Harry, public functions in the Royal Family have always meant top billing, the best seats in the house, and preferential treatment," James said. "But here there is a more unilateral look, where they were expected to take their own seats and maybe even buy their own popcorn."

The photos from the event are telling, with Harry looking hesitant and unsure of himself as he followed Meghan into the cinema. His lips were sucked in, adding to the air of indecision or regret. Meanwhile, Meghan seemed to be enjoying herself, smiling graciously for the cameras.

But it's not just this one incident that has raised eyebrows about the Sussexes' behavior. In September 2023, they presented themselves as a "celebrity power couple" during a rock star welcome at the Invictus Games in Düsseldorf. And earlier last year, Meghan was accused of looking like a Hollywood "wannabe" rather than a member of the Royal Family.

The question on everyone's mind is: what's going on with Harry and Meghan? Have they forgotten their royal duties and their place in the monarchy? It seems that they're more interested in being celebrities than doing their job as working royals. And it's not just their behavior that's causing concern – their popularity ratings are also plummeting.

In March, a YouGov poll found that Meghan's favorability rating had dropped to just 20 percent, making her one of the most disliked members of the royal family. Harry's popularity isn't far behind, with only 27 percent of UK adults having a positive opinion of him. And in a recent poll by The Scholarly Note, 92 percent of readers said they didn't think he should return to the UK.

As the Sussexes' Netflix deal comes to an end in September and their second series of With Love, Meghan is set for release this autumn, it's clear that their priorities lie with making money rather than doing their royal duties. And if they ever did decide to return as senior working royals, they would likely have to re-evaluate their relationship with the public.

But will they be welcome back? Only time will tell. For now, it seems that Harry and Meghan are happy to continue living in the spotlight, even if it means leaving behind their royal duties and their place in the monarchy.

The Palace Fallout: A Look Back at Harry and Meghan's Royal Faux Pas

It's not the first time that Harry and Meghan have been accused of acting like celebrities rather than royals. In fact, their behavior has been a topic of discussion for quite some time. So what led to this royal faux pas?

According to body language expert Judi James, it all comes down to how the Sussexes perceive themselves in the public eye. "If you believe the attention is for you personally, you're going to end up in trouble," James said, quoting a piece of advice reportedly given by Harry's grandfather, Prince Philip.

The Duke of Edinburgh believed that the Queen's success was due to her understanding that the attention was not about her as an individual, but rather about the role she played and what she supported. And it seems that Kate has taken this advice to heart, emulating the example set by the Queen.

But Harry and Meghan don't seem to share the same sentiment. They've been accused of being more interested in their celebrity status than doing their royal duties. And it's not just their behavior that's causing concern – their popularity ratings are also plummeting.

In a recent poll, 92 percent of readers said they didn't think Harry should return to the UK. And with his favorability rating at an all-time low, it seems that the public has had enough of the Sussexes' antics.

So what's next for Harry and Meghan? Will they be welcomed back into the royal fold, or will they continue to pursue their celebrity dreams? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – their behavior has left a lot to be desired.