Prince Harry 'shoved' by Malala Yousafzai's mum in 'terrifying' moment

Prince Harry Pushed by Malala Yousafzai's Mother in "Terrifying" Moment

Prince Harry was pushed away by the mother of activist Malala Yousafzai during a photo opportunity, a moment Malala described as “terrifying.” Although Malala called the Duke of Sussex “sweet,” her mother was not pleased with his behavior.

Background on Malala Yousafzai

Malala, now 28, survived an assassination attempt by the Taliban in 2012 and was treated in Birmingham. She became the youngest-ever Nobel Peace Prize laureate in 2014 at the age of 17, recognized for her advocacy for children's right to education.

The Photo Incident

Malala recounted the encounter during an interview with Lorraine Kelly on ITV's morning show. When posing for a photo, Prince Harry put his arm around her, but her mother immediately intervened due to cultural reasons.

"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.’ I was terrified when that was happening - poor Prince Harry, his face went red. He was then very very respectful but in that moment, I was thinking of what my mum had seen growing up as a kid."
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This incident highlights the cultural differences that can influence personal interactions, even during well-intentioned moments involving public figures.

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The Mirror The Mirror — 2025-11-03

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