You know those moments when you’re trying to be sweet and your partner just… doesn’t notice?
That’s kind of what happened when Meghan Markle and Prince Harry showed up at the Time 100 Summit in New York.
While Meghan was clearly in work mode, ready to network and charm the crowd, Harry seemed to be quietly playing the supportive husband—but not without a few cringe-y beats that caught everyone’s attention.
Missed Hand, Missed Moment
As the couple stepped out of their private car, Harry reached out his hand toward Meghan—a subtle gesture of affection, perhaps to help her navigate the crowd or just to connect for a second.
But Meghan was already focused on greeting the people who had turned out to see them.
She moved forward, hugging well-wishers and waving at fans, seemingly unaware of Harry’s outstretched hand.
For a few awkward seconds, he stood behind her, hands eventually slipping into his pockets.
The moment repeated itself as they approached the building—Harry reached out again, but Meghan was too caught up in waving to even glance back.
Reactions From Fans and Critics
It didn’t take long for royal watchers to jump into the conversation online.
Some described Harry as looking like her “security detail,” while others went as far as calling him the “spare” in their relationship—a jab that echoes the title of his memoir.
Comments ranged from sympathetic to biting: “She didn’t even acknowledge him,” one wrote.
Others simply said, “Ouch. That was cold.”
Body Language: Meghan Takes the Spotlight
Body language expert Judi James offered her analysis of the dynamic, and her take was pretty telling.
According to James, Meghan’s movements and posture placed her squarely in the role of the star.
From her 45-degree bent arms to her loosely dangling hands—nicknamed the “celebrity wilt”—everything about her body language screamed confidence and control.
Meanwhile, Harry looked more like a background player, with his open jacket and awkward, slightly hunched stance, as if unsure where to position himself next.
A Fashion Statement That Turned Heads
Meghan didn’t just take the spotlight with her presence—her outfit also turned heads.
She wore a cream Ralph Lauren silk-linen blazer valued at £1,970, matched with £1,785 wide-leg trousers and £650 suede Manolo Blahnik heels.
The jewelry alone was a showstopper: £35,000 worth, including a Cartier bangle, gold Tabayer hoops, and Princess Diana’s gold Cartier Tank Francaise watch, valued at over £21,000.
She looked every bit the modern power woman—and she knew it.
The Motherhood Perspective
During her speech, Meghan opened up about the balancing act between public life and motherhood.
She revealed a personal moment—her son Archie’s first tooth is about to fall out—and said she hoped to be back home in time for it.
For her, this was a reminder that while her projects are important, nothing quite compares to being present for her children.
“Being a parent gives you a whole new lens,” she said.
“What seems like a big deal suddenly becomes small when you think about your kids.”
Navigating Pressure in the Public Eye
When asked how she manages to stay grounded despite the intense public scrutiny, Meghan kept it simple: she stays offline.
She’s created intentional boundaries to protect her mental health and set an example for her children.
“It’s about raising strong and confident kids,” she said, emphasizing the importance of empowering both boys and girls equally.
What’s on Meghan’s Radar Now?
As for what’s next, Meghan says her focus is still firmly on family—but she’s also full steam ahead with a lineup of ventures.
Her new podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder, aims to lift up other women-led businesses.
She’s also scaling her lifestyle brand As Ever, which replaced the initial name American Riviera Orchard—a title she now calls a “word salad” that didn’t quite land.
The rebrand came after trademark challenges and a strategic pause.
But Meghan says that downtime was a blessing.
“It was actually nice to have that quiet window before everyone was sniffing around,” she explained in her latest podcast episode, where she sat down with her close friend and hair colorist, Kadi Lee.