In a world where celebrity couples constantly vie for the spotlight, few have mastered the art of contrived intimacy quite like Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. But their latest stunt—a black-and-white Instagram video purportedly filmed by their young daughter, Princess Lilibet, showing the duo dancing, touching, and kissing in an overly affectionate display—has crossed a line that even their most ardent supporters are struggling to defend. Who dances and touches like this in front of a kid? The answer, apparently, is a pair desperate to convince the world of their undying passion while ignoring the blatant inappropriateness of subjecting a child to such vulgar behavior. This isn’t just a harmless family moment; it’s a calculated performance reeking of insecurity, narcissism, and a complete lack of dignity or self-respect.
Let’s dissect this debacle step by step. The video, posted by Meghan on Instagram to mark the couple’s 10-year anniversary, features the Duchess of Sussex and her prince twirling barefoot on a sunlit lawn, laughing, spinning, and locking lips to the tune of Olivia Dean’s “So Easy (To Fall in Love).” Meghan credits Lilibet, who was just four years old at the time of filming, as the videographer behind the camera. But royal watchers and social media users alike have called foul, questioning whether a toddler could possibly hold a camera so steadily without a single wobble or childish interruption. As one critic astutely pointed out on YouTube, “Are we really expected to believe that a small child filmed this without moving at all? A child would not have such steady hands.” It’s a fair point—unless, of course, the whole thing was staged with professional equipment, using the child as a prop to add a veneer of authenticity to their performative romance.
This isn’t the first time the Sussexes have thrust their private affections into the public eye in ways that raise eyebrows. Recall the viral “delivery room dance” video from 2021, resurfaced in 2025 for Lilibet’s fourth birthday, where a heavily pregnant Meghan twerks and shimmies alongside Harry in a hospital setting, ostensibly to induce labor. While some dismissed it as a lighthearted attempt at relatability, critics lambasted it as “cringe,” “attention-seeking,” and downright “vulgar.” Royal expert Ingrid Seward didn’t mince words, calling the clip hypocritical given the couple’s past complaints about media intrusion into their privacy. And let’s not forget the royal family’s cheeky yet pointed response to a parody video mimicking the Sussexes’ antics, with Buckingham Palace’s Instagram account slyly commenting, “We see you,” accompanied by winking emojis—a not-so-subtle jab at the couple’s over-the-top displays.
But back to the lawn dance: the real outrage stems from the blatant disregard for their child’s innocence. Exposing a young toddler to such intimate, touchy-feely behavior isn’t just poor parenting—it’s exploitative. Harry’s lack of enthusiasm in the clip is telling; he appears more like a reluctant participant in Meghan’s latest PR ploy than a smitten husband. One commenter nailed it: “Harry’s lack of enthusiasm tells us everything she wanted to cover up.” And why give a four-year-old a phone to film this in the first place? The Sussexes have been vocal about the dangers of digital harms to children, yet here they are, handing over a device to capture Mommy and Daddy’s manufactured PDA. It’s the height of hypocrisy, especially when reports suggest Meghan’s control-freak tendencies and self-obsession are at play, reducing Harry to a mere sidekick in her narrative.
This desperate need to flaunt their “love” speaks volumes about the cracks in their so-called paradise. When you have to parade your affections so publicly—complete with kisses, dances, and questionable child involvement—you know something’s amiss behind closed doors. Is Meghan filming herself in even more private moments with Harry? The query begs the question, and given their history of oversharing (think: the Netflix docuseries, the memoir *Spare*, and endless interviews), it’s not a stretch to imagine. The twerking in the delivery room already pushed boundaries, earning scathing reviews from figures like Megyn Kelly, who called it an “ego trip” disrespectful to the sanctity of childbirth. Prince William and Kate Middleton reportedly viewed it as “tacky” and a sad display of shamelessness, further deepening the family feud.
Social media has been ablaze with disgust. On platforms like Reddit and Mumsnet, users have roasted the couple mercilessly. “Think I’m going to vomit,” one tweeted, while another decried it as a “blatant display of narcissism.” Even the Washington Examiner, in a rare defense, admitted that while dancing during labor is common, the public sharing of it invites unnecessary scrutiny. But Meghan’s response? She doubles down, calling the backlash a failure to appreciate “authenticity.” Authentic? Hardly. This is curated content designed to humanize a brand that’s increasingly seen as out of touch and self-serving.
The Sussexes’ fall from grace is a cautionary tale. Once hailed as modern royals breathing fresh air into the monarchy, they’ve devolved into tabloid fodder, alienating allies and family alike. Their Montecito mansion may look like paradise from the outside, but these vulgar displays suggest a relationship built on optics rather than substance. Harry’s “exhausted” demeanor in public appearances and Meghan’s relentless pursuit of the camera only fuel speculations of marital strife. And dragging their children into it? That’s not parenting; that’s exploitation.
In the end, dignity and self-respect seem foreign concepts to this duo. By subjecting young Lilibet to their exhibitionist antics and broadcasting it for likes and validation, they’ve proven they’re more interested in clicks than class. The world is watching, and the verdict is clear: this isn’t love—it’s a desperate cry for relevance in a paradise that’s anything but perfect. If this is the best they can muster, perhaps it’s time for the Sussexes to step out of the spotlight before they embarrass themselves—and their kids—any further.
