THIS is the awkward moment Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are grilled for “putting money before family” with their Netflix documentary.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex received a Ripple of Hope Award yesterday at an event hosted by the Robert F Kennedy Human Rights organisation.
Harry and Meghan were grilled by journalists while in New York
Reporters asked whether they were putting money before their family
And while in New York the couple were grilled by reporters about their bombshell Netflix Documentary and whether they were “putting money before family”.
The Sussexes did not give a direct response, but Harry could be heard saying “so many questions” before they were escorted inside.
Whilst accepting the award, Harry told attendees: “Bobby Kennedy said, ‘Each time a man stands up for an ideal or acts to improve the lot of others or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope.’”
Meghan, who paired her gown with a black clutch and long gold earrings, added: “He also said those ripples build a current which can sweep down the mightiest walls of oppression and resistance.”
Before entering the gala someone could also be heard shouting at the Duke and Duchess: “What do you think about destroying the royal family.”
But it’s unknown whether the couple heard the claims as they continued to walk inside.
Meghan and Harry’s strong words came just hours after the Sussexes were mocked for inaccuracies in a second trailer for their Netflix docu-series, which comes out tomorrow.
The pair have been accused of using misleading paparazzi shots in the teaser videos, in which Meghan breaks down in tears.
Footage appears to show them being swarmed by cameras, but the photographers were actually surrounding Katie Price and Donald Trump’s former lawyer, it is claimed.
A second clip shows a photo from 1938, and another was from a Harry Potter premiere years before they met.
The trailer also revealed a rare photo of Meghan pregnant, thought to be with Lilibet, and hints the couple are taking swipes at the Royal Family.
And the Duke also made another chilling reference to Princess Diana in the clip.
In the trailer, Harry refers to his mother’s tragic death, and tells the camera “I didn’t want history to repeat itself”.
Speaking over photos and videos, the Duke says: “It’s really hard looking back on it and thinking ‘what on earth happened?’.”
The royal family is bracing itself for bombshell revelations, with Harry speaking of a “hierarchy in the family”, a “dirty game”, and warning “we know the full truth”.
It comes after Prince William reportedly vowed to hit back at Royal Family smears following the release of the first trailer.
Meanwhile, the first trailer revealed never before seen photos and videos of the pair – including Meghan crying, and she and Harry dancing.
It also seemed to offer a sneak peek inside Frogmore Cottage – which the couple called home before Megxit.
The Ripple of Hope award honours “exemplary leaders” who have demonstrated “an unwavering commitment” to social change.
The star studded event, where the cheapest ticket set guests back $2,500, was attended by celebrities including Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin.