Meghan Markle's NYC Trip Recap Video Shows Rare Side of Prince Harry

Published 10/13/2025, 10:32 PM EDT

Amidst the relentless glare of global media, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex continuously redefine the boundaries between private life and public persona. Following their high-profile New York visit, a social media post by Meghan Markle offered a curated glimpse behind the curtain. A seemingly innocuous Instagram reel, framed as a trip recap, has inadvertently spotlighted a seldom-seen side of Prince Harry. The video provided a rare and intimate look into the Duke and Duchess' temporary abode during their travels.

This brief look into their life has revealed details about their travel clips and given a rare, casual peek at Prince Harry.

An unseen side of Prince Harry in Meghan Markle’s reel

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Meghan Markle shared a highlight reel of her New York trip. The lavish backdrop is suddenly interrupted by the unexpected, yet delightful, appearance of Prince Harry, presenting a remarkable contrast to his usual polished image. He is entirely barefoot and wears comfortable, simple grey track pants paired with a matching grey t-shirt, exuding a striking sense of relaxation and normalcy. His beaming grin as he poses casually in the doorway offers a candid look at the Duke, completely at ease and off-duty.

The reel also included a meticulous arrangement of designer goods that immediately grabs attention, revealing a luxury lifestyle with an army of color-coded, pointed-toe heels dominating the floor space. Rows upon rows of expensive tops, leather handbags, and neatly hung trousers suggest a truly monumental wardrobe haul, not within a department store, but within the private apartment where the Duchess was based. This extensive display sets a lavish scene for the domestic moment that follows.

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The Duchess' subsequent social media activity, however, has ignited significant turmoil, demonstrating the delicate balance of their public profile.

The controversial aftermath of a social media share by Meghan Markle

The subsequent posting of a video filmed during a separate Paris trip by Meghan Markle has reportedly caused immense distress for Prince Harry, leaving him furious and profoundly heartbroken, as per Radar Online. The short clip, captured from the backseat of a car, controversially showed the Pont de l’Alma bridge, which leads directly to the tunnel where his mother, Princess Diana, tragically lost her life in 1997. This deeply sensitive location, featured even briefly, has been described by insiders as a thoughtless and insensitive action.

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The video quickly went viral, reopening old, traumatic wounds for the Duke and sparking widespread social media outrage regarding the perceived gross insensitivity. Close friends have claimed Harry was livid, feeling his worst personal tragedy had been used merely as a backdrop for a fashion-related post. This serious lapse in judgment highlights the constant scrutiny the couple faces and the real consequences that even seemingly minor social media blunders carry for their carefully constructed public brand.

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Soma Mitra

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Soma is a journalist at Netflix Junkie. With a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication, she brings production experience from documentary films like Chandua: Stories on Fabric. Covering the true crime and docu-drama beat, she turns psychological thrillers into sharp, audience-aware storytelling.

Edited By: Aliza Siddiqui

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