A resurfaced video of Meghan Markle dancing in a hospital room while pregnant has reignited conspiracy theories accusing the Duchess of Sussex of faking her pregnancy with daughter Lilibet, drawing renewed scrutiny and backlash across social media platforms. The clip, which Meghan shared to Instagram on June 4 to commemorate her daughter's fourth birthday, shows the former royal dancing alongside Prince Harry in what she described as a lighthearted attempt to induce labor.
"Four years ago today, this also happened," Markle captioned the video. "Both of our children were a week past their due dates... so when spicy food, all that walking, and acupuncture didn't work, there was only one thing left to do!"
The post, intended as a personal moment of celebration, quickly devolved into a focal point for conspiracy theorists, some of whom claimed-without evidence-that Markle wore a prosthetic "moonbump" or that the video was fabricated using artificial intelligence. "That is not a pregnant belly. It's a cushion or pillow," one commenter claimed. Another user said, "That's not how a pregnant woman's belly looks!"
Social media critics cited Markle's mobility in the video and alleged inconsistencies with standard labor room protocol, including the absence of an IV line or medical gown. Some online trolls went further, suggesting the scene was staged on a film set, not an actual hospital. "She should have had a canula in her hand," one person claiming to be a nurse wrote. "You don't wear jewelry while in labor," another added.
Royal commentator Ingrid Seward criticized the couple's decision to share the clip publicly. "They can do what they like, but why put it online? Does Meghan have no boundaries? I think it's vulgar, unnecessary, and attention-seeking," Seward said. She added that Markle is a "hypocrite," citing previous remarks by the Duchess about wanting privacy.
The video, soundtracked to Starrkeisha's viral "Baby Momma Dance," features Meghan twerking and gyrating in front of a hospital bed as Harry joins her mid-clip wearing a hoodie. The dance was popularized by celebrities in 2018, but the timing and nature of the video have again drawn accusations of overexposure against the couple.
The Sussexes have shared additional photos of their children in recent days. Meghan posted previously unseen images of Lilibet with Harry, including one of the Duke walking barefoot with his daughter and another showing the two gazing at each other as she rested in his arms. "The sweetest bond to watch unfold. Daddy's little girl and favorite adventurer. Happy birthday Lili!" Meghan wrote.
In a separate post earlier that morning, Meghan shared black-and-white images of herself cradling newborn Lilibet and holding her daughter aboard what appeared to be a boat. "Happy birthday to our beautiful girl! Four years ago today she came into our lives - and each day is brighter and better because of it," she wrote.
Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor was born on June 4, 2021. The child became entitled to be styled as a princess after her grandfather, King Charles III, ascended to the throne in 2022. Harry and Meghan began using the titles "prince" and "princess" for Archie and Lilibet following her christening in 2023.
The name Lilibet has remained a point of contention within the royal family. A biography by Robert Hardman recounts that Queen Elizabeth II was "as angry as I'd ever seen her" after Harry and Meghan publicly stated they had received her blessing to use her childhood nickname. A spokesperson for the Sussexes insisted the Queen had been informed and supported the choice, and their legal team challenged contrary reports as "false and defamatory."
Despite the controversies, Markle has steadily returned to public life. Her Netflix series With Love, Meghan was a streaming success, and she recently launched her lifestyle brand, As Ever. In a podcast episode released this week, Meghan expressed hopes of building a future business with Lilibet, telling Tina Knowles, "I wonder if one day I'll be in business with Lili and we'll be building something." Knowles responded, "That's the best."
Last week, Meghan shared another personal moment: a video of her and Lilibet beekeeping in matching protective suits. "Harvesting honey with my little honey," she wrote. "Like mother, like daughter; she's even wearing my gloves."
A source told RadarOnline.com that while Harry supports Meghan publicly, he remains wary of exposing their children to the online vitriol. "He's desperate to shield their children from all the online haters and backlash. But he's powerless to stop it," the source said. "This show is Meghan's baby... the sun rises and sets around Meghan - she can do no wrong."
