Royal romance on the big screen: Harry and Meghan steal the show in unexpected NBA kiss-cam cameo

In spite of Harry's exuberance, Meghan refused a peck when they appeared on the big screen in front of 20,000 spectators
PUBLISHED APR 25, 2023
Meghan and Harry joined celebrities at the NBA basketball last night (Mike Coppola/Getty Images for 2022 Robert F Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Gala)
Meghan and Harry joined celebrities at the NBA basketball last night (Mike Coppola/Getty Images for 2022 Robert F Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Gala)

MONTECITO, CALIFORNIA: In spite of Prince Harry's exuberance, Meghan Markle refused a peck when they appeared on the big screen in front of 20,000 spectators, including Kim Kardashian, Adam Sandler, and Sean 'Diddy' Combs. Meghan and Harry joined these celebrities at the NBA basketball last night. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex watched the Los Angeles Lakers defeat the Memphis Grizzlies in game four of the NBA playoffs, making their first public appearance in a month.

The royal pair, who won't be seen together at King Charles' coronation next month, were beaming in a box at the Crypto.com Arena when they made an appearance on the stadium's jumbotron. Many people started applauding and clapping, which encouraged them to kiss. 

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Harry then looked to move in for a kiss, but his wife, who was standing nearby and was sporting a $1,400 pink linen suit and heels, laughed and grabbed his arm instead of lowering her head to the assembled people. Harry then made an amusing grimace, as reported by Daily Mail.

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Meghan and Harry did cuddle up as the Lakers won the game (@NBA/Twitter)

Meghan and Harry did cuddle up as the Lakers won the game 117 to 111 to take a 3-1 lead over the Grizzlies in the first round of the playoffs, despite the playful snub. Rick Genow, a LA power attorney and the couple's advisor since Megxit sat next to them. Additionally, a video of them enjoying the game was posted with the hashtag #NBACelebRow on the NBA's official Twitter account.



 

Prince William traveled to Australia Memorial at Hyde Park Corner

Around the same time this morning, Prince William, brother of Harry, traveled across the Atlantic to London to join veterans in laying a wreath at the Australia Memorial at Hyde Park Corner in honor of Anzac Day. Several employees of Archewell, including Maren Thomas, who works in their communications department, were present and watching the close match on the court with Meghan and Harry, as per reports.

Prince Harry will attend King Charles' coronation alone

A radiant Meghan made her first public appearance with attending Los Angeles Lakers' playoff since the announcement that she would not be attending King Charles' coronation hours earlier. In light of the tense situation between the Sussexes and the Firm, Prince Harry will attend the Coronation alone on May 6, as reported by ExpressUk.

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