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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Face Backlash for NBA All-Stars Game Outing After Wanting Privacy
The couple's appearance at the NBA event sparked criticism on social media about their desire for privacy.
Published on Feb. 16, 2026
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry attended the 75th NBA All-Star Game, where they were spotted on the arena cameras waving and smiling. This sparked backlash on social media, with critics accusing the couple of wanting attention despite previously complaining about media intrusion into their lives. The public outing came a day after Meghan shared a Valentine's Day photo of Harry and their daughter Lilibet, which also drew criticism for excluding their son Archie.
Why it matters
Meghan and Harry have been vocal about their desire for privacy and have criticized the media's treatment of them. Their appearance at the high-profile NBA event and Meghan's social media post highlighting only one of their children have raised questions about the couple's commitment to maintaining a low profile.
The details
At the NBA All-Star Game, Meghan and Harry were seen on the arena cameras waving and smiling, which some critics found hypocritical given their previous complaints about media attention. The couple was also spotted the day before on a dinner date in Beverly Hills. The Valentine's Day photo Meghan shared on social media, featuring Harry and their daughter Lilibet but not their son Archie, also drew criticism from some who accused Meghan of excluding her son.
- Meghan and Harry attended the 75th NBA All-Star Game on February 15, 2026.
- Meghan shared a Valentine's Day photo of Harry and Lilibet on February 14, 2026.
The players
Meghan Markle
The Duchess of Sussex, who is married to Prince Harry.
Prince Harry
The Duke of Sussex, who is married to Meghan Markle.
Lilibet
The daughter of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.
Archie
The son of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.
The takeaway
Meghan and Harry's public appearances and social media posts continue to spark criticism from those who feel the couple is hypocritical in their desire for privacy, raising questions about their commitment to maintaining a low profile despite their previous statements on the matter.
