Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 21, 2025 · Entertainment

Harry's 'Mansplaining' Moment: Royals Under the Microscope

Prince Harry was caught 'mansplaining' what a flypast is to Meghan Markle during their first Trooping The Colour after getting married, as a lip reader detailed the awkward interaction in a new documentary. The Sussexes are seen alongside Isla Phillips, Princess Anne's granddaughter, as seen in 2018

ROYAL ROMANCE ROCKED! Prince Harry's Mansplaining Moment Exposed by Lip Readers

Get ready for a juicy expose that will leave you screaming "Oh, Harry!" In a shocking revelation, forensic lip readers have revealed that Prince Harry was caught red-handed mansplaining what a royal flypast is to his wife Meghan Markle during their first Trooping The Colour ceremony together in 2018. Yes, you read that right - the Duke of Sussex was trying to explain the basics to his intelligent and aware Duchess!

In the explosive Channel 5 documentary "Lip-Reading the Royals," experts analyzed some of the most high-profile royal events in recent history, including Charles and Diana's wedding and Queen Elizabeth II's funeral. And what they found will leave you gagging! Among the revelations was Prince Harry's awkward interaction with Meghan during their first Trooping The Colour ceremony after getting hitched at Windsor Castle.

With the world watching Meghan's debut on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping alongside senior members of The Firm, it appeared Prince Harry may have been conscious of any criticism when he tried to explain the proceedings to his new bride

According to lip reader Nicola Hickling, Harry was "explaining to her what is going to happen and that Paras will be flying overhead" - complete with hand motions to demonstrate the flypast. Meghan, being the quick-witted Duchess she is, acknowledged him with a simple "OK." But experts are convinced that Harry's attempt to educate his wife was not only condescending but also embarrassing.

"It's like he's saying, 'Honey, you don't know what a royal flypast is, so let me tell you about it,'" said royal analyst Cristo Foufas. "Is this Harry being too dumb to realize that Meghan knows that planes are in the air and as a member of the Royal Family, she probably has to look at a few?" Or could this be Meghan playing dumb to make Harry feel like he's in charge?

MEGHAN TAKES THE LEAD

Last week Mail on Sunday exclusively reported that Charles and Harry's senior aides held a secret peace summit, marking the first significant move to resolving their rancorous family feud

Since their move to the US five years ago, Prince Harry has struggled to find his own way. "He hasn't yet found his own path," said royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams. And experts believe that Meghan is now taking charge of their marriage and public appearances.

Body language expert Judi James pointed out how Meghan often takes the lead during joint appearances - including their quasi-royal tour of Colombia last August, which left Harry looking like the "Spare" in his own marriage. Has Harry finally realized that he's no longer the dominant force in their relationship?

TENSE EXCHANGE EXPOSED

The documentary also claims to have caught a tense exchange between Harry and Meghan during the Remembrance Sunday service in 2018. According to Hickling, Harry asked Meghan "Today?" after she instructed him to "Do it tonight." The expert believes that this could be evidence of their early discussions about quitting the Royal Family, which they eventually did in January 2020.

FAMILY GUY TAKES A SWING

In a bizarre incident, American cartoon Family Guy recently poked fun at the Sussexes, comparing their marriage to Hitler and the Crusades. In an episode from its newest series, main characters Stewie and Brian Griffin go back in time and speak to Mark Twain, author of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

The scene then cuts away to Prince Harry, sat at home on the sofa, who moans "Again?" before telling the camera that the audience's wives are no better. Has Seth McFarlane's cartoon satire hit a nerve with the Sussexes?

ROYS REACH OUT FOR PEACE

Earlier this month, The Scholarly Note revealed that King Charles and Prince Harry's most trusted aides are working to resolve the royal family feud that dates back to "Megxit" - and has only intensified in the years since. Staffers for the King and Prince Harry held a secret peace summit at a London private members' club as part of the "rapproachement process" that sources have said opens up a "channel of communication...for the first time in years."

There's a long road ahead, but it seems that both sides are willing to listen. Who knows what the future holds for these two warring royals?

FULL CIRCLE

In a surprising twist, Prince Harry was represented by Meredith Maines, his chief communications officer and head of his household in Montecito, California, who flew in from Los Angeles to meet with Tobyn Andreae, the King's communications secretary. Liam Maguire, who runs the Sussexes' PR team in the UK, was also present at the secret peace summit.

As the dust settles on this juicy expose, one thing is clear: the royal romance between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is full of twists and turns. Stay tuned for more updates from The Scholarly Note!