A resurfaced viral clip and photos from 2019 have royal watchers scratching their heads once again, with one burning question trending across social media: **”Who takes gigantic steps in heels in ‘pregnancy’? Nobody but Meghan Markle! Even Prince Harry doesn’t look too concerned about her tripping, does he? No cankles in sight.”** The answer from thousands of real mothers? A unanimous **NO**.SCROLL DOWN TO END OF ARTICLE TO WATCH VIDEO
As old footage shows the Duchess of Sussex striding confidently in towering stilettos – often taking unusually long, bold steps – while heavily pregnant with Archie, critics are reigniting debates about just how “normal” her pregnancy really appeared. In one particularly scrutinized appearance during Commonwealth Day in March 2019, Meghan – eight months pregnant – was captured effortlessly striding along in 4.1-inch Aquazzura heels, executing deep squats to greet fans without a wobble, and maintaining a poised, almost theatrical gait.
Body language experts at the time noted her “confident strides” that defied the typical pregnant waddle, with no visible struggle despite the shifted center of gravity that plagues most women in the third trimester.
“Most pregnant women in heels are taking tiny, careful steps to avoid falling,” one mom shared on a viral thread. “Gigantic strides? In five-inch stilettos? I’d be clinging to a wall, let alone my husband!” And speaking of Prince Harry – in many clips, he appears walking casually beside her, not offering an arm or showing visible concern for her balance, even as Meghan herself later admitted she was “clinging very closely” to him for fear of “face-planting.” Yet photos often show space between them, with Harry looking relaxed and unworried. “If my wife was teetering in heels that pregnant, I’d be glued to her side,” commented one observer. “
He doesn’t seem fazed at all.” Perhaps the most eyebrow-raising detail? Meghan’s legs and ankles. Despite claiming to have gained 65 pounds per pregnancy – with “all my weight in the front” – her calves and ankles remained remarkably slim and defined, with zero sign of the swelling (or dreaded “cankles”) that affects up to 80% of pregnant women due to fluid retention. “No cankles in sight,” as the original post quipped – a stark contrast to other high-profile pregnancies. The Princess of Wales, Catherine, visibly dealt with swollen ankles during her pregnancies, often opting for lower heels or wedges later on, and her legs showed natural puffiness that many moms relate to.
Even celebrities like Kim Kardashian famously suffered severe swelling, struggling to fit into shoes and openly complaining about “cankles.” Real women flood forums with stories: “My ankles disappeared by month seven – heels were impossible!” or “I waddled everywhere; long steps? Dream on.” Meghan, however, powered through royal tours in sky-high pumps, striding boldly without the cautious mincing steps doctors recommend for pregnant women in heels. Podiatrists warn that high heels exacerbate balance issues, joint strain, and swelling – yet Meghan showed none of the telltale signs. This isn’t new scrutiny.
Back in 2019, her heel choices sparked debate, with some praising her glamour and others questioning the practicality. But combined with the lack of visible swelling, effortless squats, and those “gigantic” strides, it’s fueled persistent whispers – from moonbump theories to surrogate rumors – that refuse to die down.
While Meghan has since reflected on clinging to Harry for support and bracing her “tiny little ankles” in stilettos, the visuals tell a different story: a pregnant woman moving with the ease and confidence of someone unburdened by the physical realities most experience. Real moms aren’t buying it. “Pregnancy changes everything – your walk, your balance, your feet,” one wrote. “Meghan’s ‘pregnancy’ looked like a red-carpet performance, not real life.” As these clips recirculate, the question lingers: Why did Meghan’s pregnancy seem so… different?
And why didn’t Harry look more concerned? In a world of filtered perfection, these unfiltered moments from 2019 continue to raise uncomfortable questions. No swelling, no waddle, no fear of tripping – just gigantic steps in heels. What do YOU think? Was it superhuman strength… or something else? The debate is hotter than ever. Share your thoughts below – this one’s dividing the internet!
