Prince Harry 'shoved' by Malala Yousafzai's mum in 'terrifying' moment
During a photo with Malala Yousafzai, Prince Harry was pushed away by her mother, a moment Malala described as \"terrifying.\"
Incident Details
Malala, now 28, recounted that her mother intervened when Prince Harry placed his arm around her during the photo session. She explained:
"Prince Harry was very, very sweet and he put his arm around me when we were taking a photo together, and my mum, because of the culture, it’s a man putting an arm around a girl. I was a little girl and she just went up to Prince Harry and she shoved off his hand and said, ‘Remove — no touch.’"
Malala further described her reaction:
"I was terrified when that was happening — poor Prince Harry, his face went red. He was then very respectful but in that moment, I was thinking of what my mum had seen growing up as a kid."
Background
- Malala Yousafzai is a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, awarded in 2014 at age 17 for her advocacy for children's right to education.
- She survived a Taliban assassination attempt in 2012.
- Her meeting with Harry was supposed to be a positive moment but was overshadowed by her mother’s cultural instincts.
Author's note
Malala's recount highlights cultural differences and personal boundaries during international interactions, emphasizing her respect for her heritage and upbringing.