Malala Yousafzai Shares a Story About Prince Harry
Malala Yousafzai, the 28-year-old Nobel Peace Prize winner, spoke on The Graham Norton Show about a moment involving Prince Harry. She said Harry placed his hand "very respectfully" on her shoulder during a photo, but her mother quickly pushed it away.
Parents' Protective Reactions
Malala also remembered her parents' similar reaction when she posed with David Beckham at the 2013 Pride of Britain Awards. At 17, honored as Teenager of Courage, her parents were concerned about backlash from conservative family members. Malala responded humorously, saying, "Firstly, I am 17, and secondly, that's David Beckham!"
Strict Upbringing
Growing up, Malala's parents were strict, even disapproving of her wearing skinny jeans at university.
Advocate for Girls' Education
After being shot by the Taliban in 2012 for promoting girls' education, Malala has become a global icon of women's rights and empowerment.
"Harry placed his hand very respectfully on her shoulder during a picture — but her mom immediately pushed it away."
"Firstly, I am 17, and secondly, that's David Beckham!"
Summary: Malala's stories reflect her protective family background alongside her rise as a global advocate for women's rights and education.
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