Prince Harry, Meghan Markle
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle once again showed their affection towards each other in public. Pictured: Prince Harry, Markle accompanies Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex during a visit to the Nelson Mandela Centenary Exhibition at Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall on July 17, 2018 in London, England. Getty Images/Arthur Edwards - WPA Pool

Meghan Markle was recently seen stroking Prince Harry’s back during their recent outing.

The royal couple attended an exhibition about Nelson Mandela to mark what would have been his 100th birthday. Markle wore a sleeveless pink trench coat dress by House of Nonie, and she paired her attire with her nude shoes and Mulberry clutch bag.

Prince Harry and Markle were spotted laughing while at the exhibition. The Duchess of Sussex loved up to her husband as she placed a protective hand on his back while they were walking outdoors.

This is not the first time that Markle cozied up to the Duke of Sussex. On Sunday, Prince Louis’ official christening photos were released, and Markle is seen holding Prince Harry’s arm in the snap. Even though the members of the royal family didn’t seem to mind the gesture, some royal fans criticized Markle for her touchy-feely nature.

“I really don’t understand why Meghan can’t let go of Harry one single minute Looks like a teen that just wants to do the opposite of what she should be doing,” one critic wrote.

“Why Meghan is clingy? Every pic she’s always pawing at the hubby. Like run Harry!” another critic wrote.

Markle and Prince Harry are known for showing their affection towards each other in public. This is something that royal fans rarely see between Prince William and Kate Middleton.

Myka Meier, a royal etiquette expert, told People last year that Prince Harry and Markle’s sweet public gesture cannot be regarded as inappropriate because there are no royal rules put in place regarding this.

“While Prince Harry and Meghan holding hands are atypical for royal engagements, it is a seemingly welcomed gesture to show unity and celebration of their engagement period. There is no protocol that says they cannot show affection on official engagements, and this gesture makes them relatable and lovable to the public,” she said.

“A more serious engagement would warrant a more serious level of professionalism, which each royal is sure to follow,” Meier added.