Prince Harry's Reaction to an Invictus Athlete Whose Hand Got Stuck to His Bottom Was Hilarious
Prince Harry met with Invictus Athletes earlier this week in

- On Tuesday, October 29, Prince Harry attended the launch of Team UK for the Invictus Games in London.
- The Duke of Sussex met with athletes, chatting and posing for pictures with the athletes representing the United Kingdom in the 2020 Invictus Games.
- During one photo op, an athlete named Lynsey Kelly posed with the royal and encountered an awkward moment when she realized her hand was "stuck" on the royal's bottom. The exchange—including Harry's reaction to the gaffe—was all caught on video.
Prince Harry and his fans are close—very close, apparently.
On Tuesday, the Duke of Sussex attended the launch of Team UK for the Invictus Games in London. During the engagement, Harry, who launched the Invictus Games in 2014, met with the 65 athletes who will represent the United Kingdom at the 2020 Invictus Games.
At the meet and greet, Harry chatted and laughed with the athletes and, of course, posed for a slew of pictures. One of the royal's photo ops took a decidedly awkward turn when competitor Lynsey Kelly, who was posing with her arm behind the prince, got her hand "stuck" on his "bottom."
The awkward moment was captured on video and shared by ITV. Check it out below:
'My hands just stuck on Prince Harry's bottom'Athlete Lynsey Kelly may have got more than she bargained for when she posed with Prince Harry at the launch of next year's Invictus GamesRead @chrisshipitv's piece here: https://t.co/XUcg9Qu7VX pic.twitter.com/ix4Pfx71ViOctober 29, 2019
"My hand’s just stuck on Prince Harry’s bottom, sorry," Kelly announces in the clip, prompting everyone in the group to crack up and Harry to check on her hand placement.
The royal took the snafu in stride, laughing and announcing, "It’s almost in my pocket!"
Stay In The Know
Get exclusive access to fashion and beauty trends, hot-off-the-press celebrity news, and more.
"It’s there! It’s there!" Kelly shouted in reply.
Harry definitely took the encounter as well as any human possibly could.
"We were just posing for a picture," Kelly explained later, according to People. "My hands were around his waist. They might have been a bit lower down on his back than I would have preferred, you know, with him being a prince. He was very fine about it."
For more stories like this, including celebrity news, beauty and fashion advice, savvy political commentary, and fascinating features, sign up for the Marie Claire newsletter.
RELATED STORIES
Kayleigh Roberts is a freelance writer and editor with over 10 years of professional experience covering entertainment of all genres, from new movie and TV releases to nostalgia, and celebrity news. Her byline has appeared in Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Harper’s Bazaar, The Atlantic, Allure, Entertainment Weekly, MTV, Bustle, Refinery29, Girls’ Life Magazine, Just Jared, and Tiger Beat, among other publications. She's a graduate of the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University.
-
The 'You' Season 5 Cast Features People From Joe's Past, a New Love Interest, Madcap Twins, and More
Here's what to know about the star-studded final installment of the Netflix hit.
By Quinci LeGardye
-
These J.Crew Sale Finds Basically Packed My Suitcase for Me
I'm ready for my next vacation.
By Brooke Knappenberger
-
Summer's Sportiest Shoe Trend Is Worth Shopping More Than Once
17 pairs from Nordstrom, Mango, and Zara I'm shopping now.
By Julia Marzovilla
-
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Make Poignant NYC Appearance to Highlight "Heartbreak" No Parent Should Face
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex unveiled a powerful memorial to children lost too soon.
By Kristin Contino
-
Prince Harry Gave Nephew Prince Louis an Extremely Rare Five-Figure Gift for His Christening
Uncle Harry for the gifting win.
By Kristin Contino
-
The "Nerve-Racking" Meeting King Charles's Cousin Had With Princess Diana
"I could have been a complete idiot."
By Amy Mackelden
-
Prince Harry Requested "Certain Protection" After Receiving a Shocking Threat Against His Life
Britain's Home Office released new details about a terrorist threat that targeted the Duke of Sussex.
By Kristin Contino
-
Royal Sources Give Update on "Distant" Relationship With Prince Harry and King Charles
Insiders close to the Duke of Sussex have revealed whether there is a chance at reconciliation in the near future.
By Kristin Contino
-
The Alleged "Olive Branch" Prince Harry Offered to Kate Middleton and Prince William During U.K. Visit
The Duke of Sussex's decision was reportedly an effort "to make peace."
By Amy Mackelden
-
The Special Gift Princess Lilibet Received From "Papa" Prince Harry in Meghan Markle's Latest Instagram Post
"Made with love."
By Amy Mackelden
-
Royal Expert Shares Why King Charles Had to Be "Very Careful" and "Couldn't" Meet Prince Harry During U.K. Visit
"It could actually bring down a court case."
By Amy Mackelden