Protective Display Amidst Controversy
In a very public demonstration of unity, Prince Harry has been photographed wrapping his arms protectively around his wife Meghan Markle as the couple returned to royal-style engagements following several self-inflicted PR disasters. The carefully curated image, released through their Archewell Foundation, shows a beaming Harry standing behind his wife with his arms wrapped tightly around her, while Meghan leans back into his embrace, both smiling broadly.
Thanksgiving Volunteering and Family Involvement
The Sussexes volunteered at Our Big Kitchen Los Angeles, where they prepared meals for the poor and hungry to be delivered on Thanksgiving. Their children, Archie and Lilibet, joined them in baking cookies, though their faces were deliberately not shown in the Instagram montage shared by Meghan. The Duchess captioned the post 'Show up, do good' - the motto of their Archewell Foundation.
According to royal sources speaking to the Daily Mail, the protective pose was intentionally chosen to stress their closeness after recent controversies. The engagement came after several negative headlines, including their attendance at Kris Jenner's 70th birthday party, accusations that Meghan had taken dresses from photoshoots without permission, and criticism of her Harper's Bazaar cover story.
Controlled Image and Ongoing Scrutiny
Another insider described the warm image as 'very telling' given recent events, noting the engagement mirrored activities more regularly carried out by the Prince and Princess of Wales with their children. The source added: 'Harry is clearly very protective of his wife. They look very happy and close.'
Experts suggested the choice of image represented both defiance and family unity, while also demonstrating their commitment to remaining in the United States as a couple. The carefully managed social media release, avoiding direct engagement with the US press, reflects their ongoing effort to control their public image while maintaining royal connections.
The charity event saw the couple baking cookies, slicing vegetables and assembling packaged meals for distribution across Los Angeles. Our Big Kitchen Los Angeles provides more than 70,000 nourishing meals annually to community members experiencing food insecurity.
