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Even though Prince Harry and Meghan Marklestepped away from their official royal duties years ago, it's still rare to see them casually out and about at public events. Their appearances are often limited to charity engagements, high-profile interviews, or carefully curated outings, making any unexpected sighting a big deal.
They may no longer be active royals, but that doesn't mean they're completely free from the rules and expectations that come with their titles. That said, they don't seem too bothered by the royal playbook. But popping up on TikTok, casually participating in trends like social media influencers rather than of the British monarchy, probably took many by surprise.
Harry and Meghan embrace social media
Their rare social media cameo happened at the seventh edition of the Invictus Games in Canada-an event particularly close to Harry's heart. He founded the games back in 2014 to honor wounded and sick servicemen and women, bringing together over 500 competitors from 23 different nations in a celebration of resilience and strength.
Harry has always embraced a more relaxed, down-to-earth approach, and this event was no exception. Before delivering an emotional opening speech, he was caught dad-dancing, cracking jokes, and warmly hugging competitors. But the moment that likely caused a stir in Buckingham Palace was a surprise appearance in Meghan Markle's TikTok video with singer Nelly Furtado-an uncharacteristically modern and informal move for a royal.
A Royal rebel's playful side
In the clip, Harry managed to sneak into the background of a selfie taken by Meghan and Nelly, completely breaking the traditional 'royal angle'-much to the amusement of both the singer and his wife. His playful antics might be endearing to fans, but they're definitely not the kind of polished, carefully controlled image the palace prefers to maintain.
These small but unexpected appearances are a stark contrast to the strict royal protocols Harry grew up with. From childhood, he was taught to adhere to a long list of rules, most of which likely don't include photo-bombing TikToks. Yet, here he is, embracing a far more relaxed and relatable persona-whether the royal family approves or not.