A firestorm of questions is now swirling around Prince Louis’ cheeky public behavior, and a royal expert has boldly asked “Would Meghan Markle’s son Prince Archie be given the same grace if he did the same?” The answer, according to many, is a resounding no — and the implications are raising fresh debate over blatant double standards within the royal media circus.
The latest uproar was sparked by royal commentator Daniela Elser, who took aim at how differently the public and press treat the children of Prince William and Kate Middleton compared to those of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Her column for News.com.au didn’t hold back. Citing Prince Louis’ playful antics — like tugging on his father’s uniform during VE Day celebrations and teasing Prince George — Elser posed the provocative question:
“Would Meghan and Harry be given such an easy ride if Archie acted out in public? I would not take that bet.”
And she’s not wrong. While Prince Louis’ moments are often dismissed as adorable or endearing, it’s hard to imagine the media showing the same leniency if Archie were the one pulling faces, ignoring protocol, or playfully disrupting a formal event.
This isn’t just about a mischievous child — it’s about media hypocrisy, entrenched royal bias, and public perception.
Elser went further, highlighting that Harry and Meghan are well aware of this imbalance.
“If there’s one thing the Sussexes have in spades besides stretches of lawn and security bills, it’s a sense of grievance about their treatment compared to that of the Waleses,” she wrote.
“And in moments like this, you can’t help but feel like they’re entitled to feel exactly the way they do.”
Indeed, Prince Harry has repeatedly spoken about his desire for fairness — not just for himself, but for his children. And moments like this prove why his concerns may be more valid than ever.
But the criticism of double standards didn’t stop there. Elser also called out the wildly different responses to Meghan Markle’s latest podcast appearance on Confessions of a Female Founder, where she discussed trying holistic remedies like adaptogens and Ayurveda during her pregnancies.
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Had this been a royal first, perhaps the reaction would be understandable. But the irony? King Charles himself is known for championing alternative health treatments, yet Meghan’s wellness talk gets met with mockery, while Charles is celebrated as a visionary.
Even Kate Middleton’s serene nature-themed video, which featured poetic reflections on the healing power of the outdoors, was used as another example of the discrepancy.
“But if this was a Meghan video, it would surely have unleashed a s*storm. The reaction would have been an extraordinary outpouring of gleeful mockery and snorting derision at just how woo the Californian duchess was.”**
It’s a jarring truth that the same actions — whether it’s parenting, speaking about wellness, or showing emotion — are celebrated when done by the Waleses, and attacked when done by the Sussexes.
This latest media moment is just one more log on the fire in the ongoing battle over fairness, race, and royal favoritism. And while the palace continues to remain silent, voices like Elser’s are making it harder to ignore.
With Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet growing older, the pressure is mounting. Will they ever be given the same space to just be kids, without the microscope of negativity?
Only time will tell. But for now, one thing is clear: the treatment of royal children says far more about the institution — and the media — than it does about the kids themselves.
