Meghan Markle’s Shocking Video Sparks Bizarre Accusations But She Receives Major Support
Meghan Markle once again found herself at the center of online controversy after a heartfelt video celebrating her daughter Princess Lilibet’s fourth birthday went viral—and not for the reasons one might expect.
The video, showing Meghan joyfully dancing in a hospital room alongside Prince Harry just hours before giving birth, was meant to commemorate a special moment. But instead, it ignited a frenzy of bizarre accusations from critics who questioned the authenticity of her baby bump.
Online trolls speculated that Meghan was “faking” her pregnancy, pointing to the unusual shape of her belly seen in the clip. Some even went as far as accusing her of wearing padding or using a surrogate—claims that are not only unfounded but also deeply offensive, particularly given the context of a woman preparing to give birth.
However, this time Meghan’s supporters—especially fellow mothers—were not about to let the slander slide.
Social media quickly turned into a defense zone, with women from around the world stepping in to explain the very normal and common phenomenon of fetal monitors distorting the shape of a pregnant belly. These monitors, often secured tightly around the abdomen with cloth or elastic straps, create visible outlines and bumps under clothing—something anyone who’s been through labor would instantly recognize.
One mother took to X (formerly Twitter) to share her own hospital photo and wrote: “I seldom post my pics but I will to defend Meghan. This is me literally at the hospital just before giving birth. Notice the bumps around my belly? That’s a fetal heart monitor wrapped in cloth. Notice I’m also wearing a dress for my comfort. Leave Meg alone.”
Her post quickly went viral, striking a chord with many women who had been in similar situations. The support continued to pour in, with others sharing their experiences of how late-stage pregnancy often causes the belly to shift or sag due to pressure, fetal position, or even past pregnancies.
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Another user chimed in with: “Yes! My bump moved like this! There are literally products sold to help women hold their tummy up because it sags in the 3rd trimester! This happens more if you’ve had a child before—like Meghan—or have a connective tissue disorder like I do.”
The debate, while unprompted and inappropriate, revealed an important truth: the way we judge women—especially famous ones—during pregnancy remains disturbingly harsh and misinformed. Meghan Markle, in particular, seems to carry a permanent target on her back, with critics seizing on even the most personal moments to discredit her.
The fact that a touching video celebrating the birth of her daughter was twisted into a conspiracy theory highlights just how polarized the public perception of Meghan remains.
Even in an era where body positivity and maternal health awareness are widely advocated, Meghan continues to face disproportionate scrutiny. What’s more alarming is the gendered nature of the criticism—targeting her body, her motherhood, and even the way she chooses to dress while in labor.
Yet amid the noise, the solidarity from women has become a silver lining. Moms from different walks of life united online to call out the nonsense and set the record straight, shifting the conversation back to where it should have been from the beginning—celebrating a mother’s joy on her child’s birthday.
What started as a joyful personal moment shared by Meghan and Harry has become a poignant example of how the Duchess continues to challenge outdated narratives about royal women, motherhood, and personal choice. And as her defenders made clear, the public may be divided—but Meghan isn’t alone.
