Meghan Markle's latest social media post has ignited another round of online criticism after a video of her celebrating the Los Angeles Dodgers' World Series win drew accusations of being staged and overly curated. The brief clip, filmed inside the couple's Montecito home, has fueled a flurry of speculation about authenticity, image management, and Prince Harry's apparent discomfort.
The video, shared to Markle's Instagram Story, showed the Duchess of Sussex jumping and cheering alongside her friend Kelly McKee Zajfen after the Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 of the World Series. Shot in black and white, the clip captured Markle excitedly leaning over to kiss Prince Harry - who remained seated, offering only a faint smile as the others celebrated.
Viewers on X quickly dissected the moment. "Whenever my team wins, I immediately stop celebrating so I can set up my phone and record my boyfriend's reaction, because that's totally normal behaviour," one user wrote sarcastically. Another added, "Totally normal to set a camera up recording yourself for another forced narrative when you're Meghan Markle. Cringe-o-rama again."
Much of the online conversation focused less on Markle's enthusiasm and more on Harry's subdued reaction. "Harry looks like he'd rather be anywhere else. She's performing for the camera, and he's over it," one viral post read, echoing a wave of comments describing the Duke of Sussex as "miserable" or "checked out."
Critics questioned the authenticity of the video, pointing to its camera placement and framing. "Forget being in the moment," one viewer commented. "This looks rehearsed. No one celebrates like that unless they know the camera's rolling." Others accused Markle of using social media to "control her narrative," a charge that has dogged her since stepping back from royal duties in 2020.
The backlash underscores a familiar contradiction in the Sussexes' public life. While the couple has repeatedly spoken out against media intrusion, they continue to release carefully produced glimpses into their private world - a strategy that often sparks as much controversy as it does engagement.
Observers also noted the irony of Markle's baseball allegiance. The former Suits actress, who lived in Toronto for nearly a decade during filming, has been photographed wearing Blue Jays gear in the past, but her latest post celebrated the Dodgers - her hometown team.
