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The Internet Reacts To Viral Video Of ‘Controlling’ Meghan Markle Grabbing Prince Harry To Pose For A Camera At An NBA Game: ‘Poor Harry’

February 16, 2026 by Abigail Connolly

 
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are back in the spotlight after sitting courtside for an NBA All-Star game, where fans noticed a slightly odd and tense moment between the two.

As the former royals sat courtside to watch the 75th NBA All-Star Game in California, following rumors that the estranged prince was working toward reconciling with his father and other members of his family. The two were focused on the game and flashed some smiles for the crowd, but a video of Meghan grabbing Harry’s arm to get him to smile at a camera had fans buzzing online. After seeing the couple’s body language, some users accused her of being ‘controlling’ and ‘smothering’ her husband. Read more about the viral clip below.

Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Smile For Cameras While Watching The NBA All-Star Game

Over the weekend, numerous stars of all calibers arrived in Los Angeles, California, to watch the 75th National Basketball Association's 75th All-Star game, which features some of the league's top players as they compete in games and showcase the best of the best.

Lots of celebrities stepped out for the games this year, from Barack and Michelle Obama to one of the world's other most trending couples, Prince Harry and wife, Meghan Markle. The couple took a break from some of their ongoing individual projects, like charity work and her As Ever brand, to watch the athletes compete, and in numerous photographs were seen cozying up and smiling by the court.

For their social media, the NBA's Instagram team had a media person take a casual yet up-close video of the pair sitting together and enjoying the game. In it, Meghan can be seen smiling for the camera as Harry pays attention to the game off to the side, prompting her to squeeze his arm to get his attention, and they both smiled and waved before the Spare author quickly turns back to the game. You can see the video here!

Fans React To The Clip Of Harry & Meghan And Accuse Her Of 'Controlling' Him

The video had some fans of the royal family and the headline-making couple gushing over their relationship, but numerous other internet users felt that there was something 'off' about it. Ever since their move to the United States, there's been a lot of speculation around the Suits alum wanting to 'control' or 'pose' her husband for public appearances, and some internet users feel this video was an example of that.

On platforms like Instagram, they left comments about the Duchess of Sussex being a bit too 'smothering' during their interaction on the basketball court.

"Is there a picture or video of her not smothering him?" asked an Instagram user. "Because I've not seen it."

"Poor, poor Harry!" wrote a user. "She's holding him so tight."

One Instagram user observed the couple's "body language" and felt that "she wants the cameras, not Harry."

"She's so controlling!" commented a user.

We'll be very curious to see what public events lie ahead for the Harry & Meghan stars, but for now, it looks like they're not as afraid to come face-to-face with cameras.

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