Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are once again at the center of a disturbing online storm that shows no signs of slowing down. According to a top social media expert, the relentless and “ridiculously” cruel harassment they face on digital platforms is reaching alarming levels.
The Duchess of Sussex, who has been no stranger to intense media scrutiny, became a major target of online trolls after a resurfaced video from 2021 showed her heavily pregnant and playfully twerking. What should have been a lighthearted moment quickly turned into ammunition for an army of online conspiracy theorists who have long questioned Meghan’s pregnancies.
Speaking to Newsweek, social media expert and Bot Sentinel CEO Christopher Bouzy shed light on the brutal digital abuse Meghan and Harry continue to endure. “We cannot ignore the real-world impact that this kind of sustained conspiracy harassment has,” Bouzy explained. “Imagine, for a moment, what it would feel like to have some of the happiest and most vulnerable moments of your life turned into ammunition for hate.”
Bouzy, whose company specializes in analyzing and combating online misinformation and harassment, revealed the dark reality of Meghan’s online critics. “Every maternity dress and every baby video becomes ‘evidence’ for strangers obsessively trying to prove your pregnancies were a sham. It is sickening and cruel,” he added.
The expert’s comments highlight a deeply troubling pattern that has followed Meghan Markle for years — a toxic blend of racism, misogyny, and invasive conspiracy theories that have plagued nearly every aspect of her public and private life. From her wedding to Prince Harry to the births of their children, no milestone has been safe from public dissection.
Prince Harry and Meghan’s decision to leave the Royal Family in 2020 was in large part motivated by this unrelenting media and public scrutiny. After stepping back from their senior royal roles, the couple moved to California with their son, Prince Archie.
In 2021, they welcomed their daughter, Princess Lilibet, into their growing family — a joyful event that was also marred by widespread online attacks questioning Meghan’s pregnancy and the legitimacy of her birth.
Adding to their burden, Harry and Meghan have publicly accused the Royal Family of displaying racist attitudes toward their children, particularly around concerns raised about their son Archie’s skin color before his birth. The couple’s bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey sent shockwaves through Buckingham Palace and sparked worldwide debate about racism and privilege within the monarchy.
Despite their physical distance from the UK, Meghan and Harry remain frequent targets of the media and online communities obsessed with discrediting them. The constant barrage of attacks has raised serious concerns about the long-term mental health impact such harassment can have on the couple and their children.
Social media platforms, meanwhile, have been heavily criticized for not doing enough to curb the spread of baseless conspiracy theories and coordinated attacks against high-profile figures like the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. According to Bouzy, coordinated groups continue to thrive, spreading false narratives that fuel the toxic environment surrounding the couple.
The expert’s warning comes at a time when online harassment against public figures — particularly women of color — is being more closely examined. Meghan’s experience serves as a stark example of how modern celebrity culture can turn deeply personal moments into vicious public battlegrounds.
Even with all the negativity, Meghan and Harry continue to forge ahead with their charitable work and business ventures in California. The couple remains committed to raising their children in a healthier environment, away from the pressures that once nearly drove them to breaking point.
But as Bouzy warns, the fight against online harassment is far from over. “We must recognize the real damage being done here,” he said. “No one, regardless of their fame or status, should have to endure this level of targeted, sustained abuse.”
For Harry and Meghan, the online attacks may never fully stop — but with growing awareness and advocacy from experts like Bouzy, there is hope that more can be done to address the toxic culture that continues to feed this relentless hate.
