Royal Photographer Drops Bombshell: Meghan and Harry Hold Doll at Archie’s Big Moment!

The arrival of Archie, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's first child, caused quite a stir, with one royal photographer calling it a “disa...

The arrival of Archie, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's first child, caused quite a stir, with one royal photographer calling it a “disaster” for the press. Breaking a long-standing royal tradition, the Sussexes decided against the usual photo op outside London’s Portland Hospital following the birth of Prince Archie on May 6, 2019. Instead, it wasn’t until two days later that photographers were granted their first look at the royal baby during a photo call at St George’s Hall at Windsor Castle.

Arthur Edwards, a renowned British photographer for The Sun with over a decade of experience capturing royal moments, criticized Harry and Meghan for what he saw as a staged approach to their son’s birth. Rather than following the traditional postpartum process, which many believe started with Princess Anne in the ‘80s, the Sussexes chose to do things on their own terms.

Edwards didn’t hold back, claiming that the entire birth announcement was “stage-managed to suit them.” He also suggested that the press had been misled about key details, like when Meghan went into labor and how long it took for baby Archie to arrive. In a sarcastic tone, Edwards shared how the press was led to believe Meghan went into labor at 2 a.m., only to later discover Archie had actually been born many hours earlier. He also commented that the press had been told it would be a home birth, when in reality, it took place in a hospital.

At the time, it was reported that Meghan had originally planned a home birth at Frogmore Cottage, their residence in the UK, with an all-female midwife team. However, when Archie was a week overdue, doctors advised Meghan to head to the hospital for delivery.

Adding fuel to the fire, Twitter has been buzzing with speculation that both Archie and his sister, Lilibet, may not be real. Some have even suggested that other mothers could be lending their children for photo ops. A YouTube video titled “Meghan Markle's Fake Baby Exposed” has amassed over 77,000 views, pushing the theory that Archie is actually a lifelike doll. The video, presented on The Daily Empress YouTube channel, highlights perceived doll-like features as evidence of its claim.

The speculation intensified after the first photo call with Harry and Meghan. Baby Archie appeared motionless in Harry’s arms, which led many to believe he could be a fake. Some observers pointed out that Meghan seemed to be strategically positioning herself to hide the baby’s face from the camera. As the conversation continued, comparisons were drawn between this moment and the way the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge introduced their newborns. Viewers noted that while the Waleses’ babies were active and their parents appeared relaxed, Archie seemed stiff, with Meghan visibly uncomfortable and Harry holding him tightly.

Building on these observations, some pointed out that newborns are typically active, moving and making noises, unlike the seemingly still Archie. Others began questioning the timing of Archie’s birth, suspecting that Harry’s comment during an interview might suggest Archie was actually two weeks older than initially stated. During the interview, when Harry was asked about the baby’s appearance, his diplomatic response—that babies change rapidly, and it’s difficult to determine resemblances early on—was interpreted by some as a slip-up revealing that Archie’s true age wasn’t what the public had been told. 

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