Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · October 12, 2025 · Entertainment

Red Carpet Ruckus: Meghan’s Hand Gesture and Harry's Nervous Smile

This is the moment Meghan Markle appears to ask Prince Harry to move his hand off her bottom as more footage emerges from their awkward New York red carpet appearance

ROYAL ROMANCE ON THE ROCKS?

In a shocking display of PDA, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle seemed to be at odds on the red carpet as they accepted their "Humanitarians of the Year" award at the Project Healthy Minds gala in New York. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's awkward exchange has left royal watchers wondering if their marriage is facing yet another crisis.

As they posed for photographers, Meghan appeared uncomfortable and quickly broke away from her husband, glancing up at him with a mixture of frustration and annoyance. Harry, seemingly oblivious to his wife's distress, nervously smiled as the Duchess rapidly made her way out of the frame. The awkwardness was palpable, with some observers claiming that the Duke may have even whispered "come on now" in Meghan's ear to hurry her along.

The Duchess seems to look uncomfortable as she quickly breaks away from her husband as they pose for photographers ahead of being crowned 'humanitarians of the year'

The tension between the couple was evident throughout their appearance, with Harry appearing rushed and Meghan looking less than thrilled. As they walked hand-in-hand onto the red carpet, royal watchers noted that Harry seemed to be pulling his wife along, as if trying to get her to move faster. The Duchess's apparent reluctance to keep up with her husband has sparked speculation about the state of their relationship.

Despite their best efforts to put on a united front, Meghan and Harry couldn't hide their differences as they accepted their award. In their acceptance speeches, both highlighted the importance of protecting children from the dangers of social media, but their words were eerily similar to those delivered by Princess Kate just hours earlier in London. The coincidence has raised eyebrows among royal watchers, who wonder if the Sussexes are trying to curry favor with the Palace.

Meghan's outfit for the evening was certainly eye-catching, as she wore a £6,000 Armani suit and jewelry worth over £238,000. However, it seems that even her glamorous attire couldn't distract from the underlying tension between the couple.

Meghan was left waiting when Harry spoke to someone by the red carpet

But don't just take our word for it – The Scholarly Note has obtained exclusive footage of Meghan and Harry's awkward exchange on the red carpet. In one particularly cringe-worthy moment, the Duchess appears to be "glowering" at her husband as she waits for him to catch up.

As the couple's relationship continues to make headlines, rumors are swirling that Meghan may return to Britain before the year is out – bearing what can only be described as a healthy dose of "humble pie." The speculation is fueling whispers about a secret plot dubbed "Project Thaw," which allegedly aims to mend fences between the Sussexes and their estranged family members.

But will it work? Royal watchers are divided on the prospect, with some predicting that Harry's willingness to meet with William may be conditional upon Meghan being kept at arm's length. The tension between the two couples is palpable, and only time will tell if they can put aside their differences for the sake of family harmony.

Prince Harry shuffles away as Meghan pauses for one more photo in New York last night

As for now, it seems that Meghan and Harry are more focused on projecting a united front than actually working through their issues. In a sweet but ultimately hollow gesture, the Duchess posted a heartwarming message to her Instagram stories about a "sweet moment" she shared with Harry backstage at the gala – complete with a laughable caption about keeping her husband laughing.

The writing is certainly on the wall for this troubled couple. Will they be able to overcome their differences and emerge stronger on the other side, or will their relationship continue to crumble under the weight of their own making? Only time will tell.

The Duchess of Sussex also gave a sideways smile during a tactile display by the couple

On Friday, the Suits alum jumped to her Instagram stories to post a short reel as she shared a sweet moment with Harry backstage