Duke of Sussex appears sidelined as Meghan takes spotlight at TIME100 Summit
Prince Harry faced an uncomfortable moment during his visit to New York City with Meghan Markle, as he appeared to take a back seat during their highly publicised appearance at the TIME100 Summit.
While Meghan captivated attention with personal revelations about her life and business ventures, Harry was noticeably out of the spotlight. Cameras largely focused on the Duchess, only occasionally capturing Harry — often during stressful or awkward moments.
A friend of the Duke defended him, explaining: "Harry has never been someone who loves being in front of the cameras. He prefers a low-key life and feels uneasy in public without familiar faces around him."
They praised Harry’s support for Meghan, adding: "He has no thirst for fame. He’s happy to give his wife space to shine — that’s who he is."
Eyewitnesses noted a particularly awkward moment when Harry extended his arm toward Meghan as she exited the car, only for her to bypass him to greet someone else instead. The moment fueled commentary that Harry, once again, appeared to embody the role of "spare" — a painful echo of long-running royal narratives.
Despite the visible awkwardness, insiders insist that Harry’s focus remains firmly on supporting his family, even if it means standing quietly in the background.
