Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s final round of royal engagements in London before their official step down on March 31st has been marked by a series of awkward moments.

A recent photo of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex leaving the annual Mountbatten music festival at the Royal Albert Hall has caused concern among royal watchers.

In the picture, Harry appears to be gazing out of the car window while Meghan looks at him with a furrowed brow.

Social media erupted with comments from fans of Meghan and Harry, expressing their worry about the couple’s demeanor.

One Twitter user wrote, “He doesn’t look like a happy man,” while another added, “He’s not Harry anymore, that’s for sure,” accompanied by a sad face emoji.

The photo led some to question whether the couple’s public image has changed significantly.

Sources close to the situation revealed that Meghan and Harry were actually infuriated after leaving the Royal Albert Hall because they believed everyone inside was laughing at them.

A clip released later showed Meghan and Harry entering the venue while guests were applauding, but the applause was not intended for the Sussexes.

The claps were for the performers on stage, as the Captain General of the Royal Marines and his guests were showing their appreciation.

However, Meghan and Harry misinterpreted the situation and assumed the applause was for them.

Harry enthusiastically waved and mouthed “thank you,” while Meghan wore a smug grin.

Those around them couldn’t help but snigger at their misunderstanding.

The couple’s delusions of grandeur were evident as they walked into the auditorium, expecting a standing ovation, despite arriving late and unannounced.

It is clear from the video footage that the Markles did not join in the applause when they realized it was for the performers.

Their failure to acknowledge the true reason for the clapping likely contributed to the amusement of those around them.

Even though they were a few rows behind and couldn’t see Meghan’s self-satisfied grin, their immediate vicinity found the situation amusing.

At one point, Meghan even appeared to curtsy, reminiscent of a child at a ballet recital, and seemed to bow her head in acknowledgment of the applause.

In the clip, a woman in the left-hand corner can be seen leaning over to her husband, saying something that elicits laughter from both of them.

It appears she may have commented on Meghan and Harry’s mistaken belief that the ovation was for them.

Observing closely, it is evident that the man in the black suit behind Harry finds amusement in the couple’s assumption as well.

Another source revealed that arriving late is a common tactic employed by Meghan and Harry to draw attention to themselves and create an impression of importance.

They have always had a penchant for fashionably late entrances.

Their reaction to the applause could also be attributed to their own PR manipulation.

By acting as if the applause was for them, they perpetuate the narrative that they are the center of attention.

This aligns with their past behavior, such as having their own photographer accompany them everywhere to ensure favorable coverage.

It is worth noting that during the Lion King premiere, the truth about Harry skipping a Royal Marines event only emerged when it was reported in the Daily Mail.

The Sussexes have consistently claimed they lacked protection, but their actions suggest otherwise.

In this case, most people would have politely ignored the misunderstanding and refrained from correcting the couple, considering it petty.

As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle continue to navigate their transition away from the royal family, incidents like these highlight the challenges they face in managing public perception.

Their final engagements have been filled with awkward moments, leaving many to wonder how their post-royal life will unfold.