6/8/2025 | Entertainment | GB
Meghan Markle can’t seem to catch a break. The latest storm in a teacup? A video of her dancing in a hospital room hours before giving birth to her daughter, Lilibet. Shared to celebrate the little princess’s fourth birthday, the clip shows Meghan and Prince Harry bopping around, seemingly trying to induce labor with some lighthearted fun. But instead of smiles, it sparked outrage from certain corners of the internet and, predictably, royal commentators.
One particularly harsh critic called it proof she’s "completely lost the plot," while others rolled their eyes at the supposed inappropriateness of the moment. Really? A soon-to-be mom dancing with her husband is where we draw the line? It’s not like she was filming a TikTok challenge mid-contraction. The criticism feels overblown, but then again, this is Meghan Markle we’re talking about. The woman could breathe wrong and someone would call it a calculated PR move.
What’s more revealing is the supposed "palace insider" reaction, described as a single, cutting word: "tragic." If true, it says a lot about the gulf between Meghan’s approach to life—open, casual, unscripted—and the royal institution’s preferred stoicism. The monarchy thrives on mystery and restraint, while Meghan, whether by choice or circumstance, lives her life like a modern celebrity. That clash was always going to cause friction.
Meanwhile, her lifestyle brand, As Ever, is struggling with its own identity crisis. PR experts are already warning that her "mixed messaging" could alienate fans. One minute she’s hawking jam, the next she’s posting cryptic beach photos hinting at a new project. It’s giving whiplash. For a woman who left the royal family partly to control her own narrative, the branding feels surprisingly scattered. Then again, maybe she’s just figuring it out as she goes. Isn’t that allowed?
The bigger picture here isn’t really about a dance video or a fledgling business. It’s about the impossible standards we hold public figures to, especially women. Meghan’s every move is dissected, from how she parents to how she markets a product. Prince William can fly to Monaco for an environmental summit and be praised for his noble efforts, but Meghan posts a playful moment and suddenly she’s "tragic"? The double standard is exhausting.
Love her or loathe her, Meghan’s staying power is undeniable. She’s a lightning rod for debate, a walking conversation starter. Maybe that’s the point. In an era where attention is currency, controversy keeps you relevant. And whether we’re clicking in admiration or outrage, we’re still clicking.
So, was the dance video a misstep? Depends who you ask. But one thing’s for sure: Meghan Markle knows how to keep us talking.
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