Meghan Markle posts birthday picture of Prince Archie; fans respond to 'copying Kate' allegations Meghan Markle shared a fresh pictu...
Meghan Markle posts birthday picture of Prince Archie; fans respond to 'copying Kate' allegations
Meghan Markle shared a fresh picture of Prince Archie for his sixth birthday, but royal fans are split—some charge she is imitating Princess Kate's custom.
For his birthday, Meghan Markle posts a fresh image of Prince Archie; yet, fans are split.
Meghan Markle shared a moving new photo of her son to mark Prince Archie's sixth birthday, but not everyone was thrilled. While many royal fans praised the gift, others charged the Duchess of Sussex with imitating a decades-old custom observed by Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton.
Archie at Six: Sunset and Sentiment: A Glimpse
Meghan wrote a moving letter on the picture:
Our boy. October 2023 is the cutoff for your training data. Archie, happy sixth birthday!
Many admirers warmly welcomed the homage; many filled the comments with birthday wishes for the little prince. Not everyone, though, agreed with the timing or form of the release.
Once Again, Charges of 'Copying Kate Middleton' Surface
Online trolls started making links to Kate Middleton's famous custom of releasing portraits of her children on their birthday soon after the picture was posted. Prince William and Kate have made it a personal and public custom—usually sharing professionally shot images taken by Kate herself—over the years.
Social media critics noted the similarity and challenged Meghan's purpose.
Fan Responses: Varied Thoughts on Meghan's Post
One user remarked on X (previously Twitter):
Believing she is taking them because Princess Kate does. The Princess of Wales covers who her children are much better and takes far better images; this is the only difference. The reality is that her children are far more high profile than those of Meghan and Harry!
Another wrote:
Does Meghan lack any original thoughts?
Some even suggested the timing was questionable, just following Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis seen on the Buckingham Palace balcony for the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
Not all of the comments were bad.
Many consumers stood up for Meghan and lauded the birthday message even in the face of criticism. Supporters called the picture lovely, privacy-respecting, and a real approach to honor her kid's milestone.
Stunning photograph! Little Archie, happy birthday.
You are trained on data until October 2023.
\"A mother honoring her child: what not to like?\"
flooded the post.
Tribute or Trend? Final Thoughts
Whatever the internet conversation, Prince Archie's sixth birthday was obviously a celebratory event for his family—and a beloved one for many fans.
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