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

Prince Harry 'Shoved' by Malala Yousafzai's Mother in a 'Terrifying' Moment

Prince Harry was pushed away by Malala Yousafzai’s mother during a photo opportunity, in what Malala described as a "terrifying" incident.

Though Malala, now 28, referred to the Duke of Sussex as "sweet," she revealed that her mother disapproved of his behavior due to cultural reasons.

Malala 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 for advocating children's right to education.

Details of the Encounter

Speaking on Lorraine Kelly’s ITV show, Malala 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 added that she felt frightened during the moment, noting that Prince Harry’s face turned red but he remained respectful afterward.

“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.”

Cultural Context

Malala’s mother’s reaction was influenced by cultural norms concerning physical contact between men and women, especially when Malala was still a child.

Summary

Malala’s recount highlights the clash between royal gestures and cultural sensitivities, showing respect and boundaries within different backgrounds.

Author’s summary: Malala Yousafzai shared a tense moment where her mother pushed Prince Harry’s hand away during a photo, reflecting cultural respect and awareness.

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The Mirror The Mirror — 2025-11-03

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