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

Prince Harry 'Shoved' by Malala Yousafzai's Mother in Unexpected Moment

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

Despite calling the Duke of Sussex "sweet," Malala shared that her mother did not appreciate his gesture due to cultural reasons.

Background on Malala Yousafzai

Malala, now 28, survived a Taliban assassination attempt in 2012 and was treated in Birmingham. She later became the youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate in 2014 at the age of 17, honored for her advocacy for children's education rights.

The Incident

"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."

Malala recounted this during an interview with Lorraine Kelly on ITV, highlighting her mother's protective reaction based on cultural norms.

Interview Highlights

Malala’s mother’s action reflected her cultural perspective and concern for her daughter, illustrating the differences in social customs that sometimes arise even in high-profile meetings.

Author’s summary: Malala’s mother firmly enforced cultural boundaries during a photo with Prince Harry, creating a tense yet respectful encounter remembered vividly by Malala.

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The Mirror The Mirror — 2025-11-03

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