Luckily, most of us have the privilege of embarrassing ourselves in front of just a few people.
Eventhe Queen of Englandhas had her share of embarrassing experiences.
It isn’t surprising, then, that all eyes have been onMeghan Markle.
Here’s just a few.
Each year, outstanding servicemen and women are recognized with awards.
Although this event usually goes off without a hitch, the 2018 ceremony experienced a few hiccups.
The artist performed the John Mayer hit “Waiting on the World to Change.”
Harry can be seen raising his eyebrows to Meghan before she erupts in laughter and bows her head.
Did they dislike the performance?
Did they think the fist-bumping was a bit much?
It’s impossible to say.
In the clip, Meghan can be seen walking behind the queen.
She asks her grandmother-in-law: “What is your preference?”
After which,the queen responded, “You go first.”
Should Meghan have waited for the Queen to enter the vehicle?
But, as a royal woman, there’s really no such thing asnotwearing heelsto formal events.
Evenwedges, which would provide more stability, are out of the question.
Of course, this pretty much guarantees the occasional, literalmisstep.
As avideoshows, Meghan slips on the grass while walking through the church grounds alongside her husband.
but she has also done soaccidentally.
What is perhaps more embarrassing, however, is how many reacted to the gaffe.
Did Harry really fend off his wife’s hands?
According to one expert, there might be more to the story.
Since PDAs in the presence of the Queen aremore-or-less taboo, this could certainly be the case.
“[Meghan’s] arm and hand don’t swing naturally,” Cobb further explained.
An overly-affectionate back rub?
When it comes to PDAs, there’s a load of opinions.
Should she and her husbandhold hands?
Should they not hold hands?
Should they “get a room”?
Even back rubs have been called into question.
In October 2018,Cosmopolitanreported on “an awkward PDA moment” between the prince and duchess.
Others sharedCosmo’s take.
“Very embarrassing coming from a 40-year-old woman.“Ouch.
The moment certainly looked hella awkward, but we don’t know all what occurred in this seconds-long exchange.
Body language expert Judi James gaveCosmopolitanher expert opinion of the exchange.
Alternatively, Meghan may not have even been talking to William.
Being dubbed “a fat lady”
So, imagine you’re aboutseven months pregnant.
Now imagine being called “a fat lady.”
In a truly cringey moment, this is what happened to Meghan Markle.
An elderly Jamaican-born woman namedPeggy McEachromtold Meghan, “What a lovely lady you are.
May God bless you.”
The woman, addressing Meghan’s baby bump, continued, “And you’re a fat lady!”
Without skipping a beat, Meghan laughed off the awkward encounter.
She kindly responded, saying, “I’ll take it!”
“I am a Jamaican.
This is a Jamaican lady.
