Meghan MarkleandPrince Harryjust had a date night at an NBA game.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were all smiles as they watched the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Memphis Grizzlies during a playoff game at the Crypto.com Arena on Monday — including the moment they were shown on the overhead jumbotron.
WhilePrince Harryleaned in and Meghan smiled, however, the footage does not show if the royals actually shared a kiss on their date night away fromPrince Archie, 3, andPrincess Lilibet, 22 months.
During the game,Prince Harryand Meghan — who wore a pink linen Sarah Staudinger suit jacket and tailored shorts — cheered on the home team, who eventually won 117-111 to take a 3-1 lead in the first-round playoffs against the Grizzlies.
The NBA outing is Meghan’s first public outing since Buckingham Palace confirmed she would not be with her husband atthe coronationofKing Charleson May 6. Instead, she willremain in Californiawith the couple’s two children — and celebrate Archie turning 4.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle watch the L.A. Lakers.Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images
“It’s going to be a low-key party at home,” a source told PEOPLE in a recentcover story. “They’ll have friends around them and Meghan’s mom, Doria [Ragland]. Meghan will definitely have support that weekend.”
Archie’s little sister,Princess Lilibet, will also be part of the festivities.
“They are so sweet together. Archie loves Lili. He’s such a sweet boy. When she’s not around, he asks, ‘Where’s Lili?’ " the source added.
The date night is also another sign thatPrince Harryis now increasingly “settled” into his new life in California, following the couple’s 2020 relocation to Montecito, where theypurchased a house.
“Harry has definitely found his vibeand is very settled in California. But he does miss home,” Meghan’s friend and makeup artist Daniel Martin recently told PEOPLE.
During the couple’s 2021 interview withOprah Winfrey, Prince Harry also opened up about the couple’s move to California.
“To have outdoor space where I can go for walks with Archie and we go for walks as a family and with the dogs. You know, we go on hikes or go down to the beach, which is so close,” he said.
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On Monday, it was revealed that Meghan made another surprise appearance to celebrate her friend Misan Harriman via video before a TED Talk.
“Our next speaker has an unmatched eye for a good photograph. I’ve experienced his talent firsthand as he’s captured many meaningful milestones for me and my family, and I know there are many others who share in this experience,” Meghan began as she introduced the photographer, entrepreneur and social activist.
“His lens has photographed everything from events that have changed the world, invisible moments we all desperately needed to see, along with some of the planet’s most recognizable faces,” she continued. “But this was not always his path, and you might be surprised to hear not who, but what, he credits for his success. I’m so thrilled to welcome to the stage, my dear friend, Misan Harriman.”
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle watch the L.A. Lakers.AP Photo/Jae C. Hong
Harriman, who took some of the most circulated photos of the Black Lives Matter movement and serves as chair of the Southbank Centre in London, thanked Meghan for the words of support.
“The Duchess of Sussex was kind enough to introduce me unto the stage for my@tedThank you for the support Meg 🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️,” he wrote on Instagram Monday.
source: people.com
