Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Awkward Media Encounter

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's 2018 royal tour of Australasia, which followed their wedding, was filled with memorable moments. One such incident was recounted by a journalist who shared an awkward encounter he and other media persons had with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex onboard a flight from Tonga to Sydney.

During the flight, it is customary for royals to engage in off-the-record conversations with the media to build rapport. However, in this instance, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle did not make an appearance until after the plane had landed. Meghan's brief comment about the media wanting to rush back for Sunday lunch was described as bizarre, while Prince Harry's remark thanking the journalists for coming even though they weren't invited was deemed rude by the journalist.

The incident, as described by the journalist, shed light on a moment of miscommunication or perhaps a lapse in royal protocol during the tour. Despite the awkwardness, it serves as a reminder of the challenges and expectations that come with royal engagements and interactions with the media.