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Meghan Markle Faces Criticism After Sharing Prince Archie’s Birthday Photo
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, recently shared a photo of her son, Prince Archie, in honor of his sixth birthday. The image, posted on May 6th, depicts Archie from behind, silhouetted against a vibrant sunset.
Markle captioned the photo with a heartfelt message expressing love and gratitude for birthday wishes. She also thanked those who attended Archie’s birthday celebration.
The post, which had comments disabled, sparked debate on social media. Some users accused Markle of emulating the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, who regularly shares photos of her children on their birthdays. Others criticized Markle’s decision to obscure Archie’s face, a practice she and Prince Harry maintain for privacy reasons.
Several commenters drew comparisons to recent photos of the royal children on the Buckingham Palace balcony during VE Day celebrations. Some questioned the authenticity of the image, speculating that it was AI-generated or otherwise fabricated.
One commenter wrote, “What’s the point of these photos when you can’t even see their kids’ faces?” Another added, “She is copying Kate again.”
The criticisms reflect ongoing online discussions about the Sussexes and their relationship with the royal family.