Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, made headlines as she cradled her two-month-old son, Archie, during a charity polo event.

The event was attended by her sister-in-law, Catherine, who brought along her three children, George, Charlotte, and Louis, to watch Prince William participate in the match.

However, Meghan’s parenting skills came under scrutiny as social media users criticized her for the way she held her baby.

The controversy stemmed from the fact that Archie was supposedly born on May 6th, 2019.

However, the child Meghan was seen carrying at the polo match in July appeared to be much older, possibly between four to six months.

This led some to question whether the baby she was holding was actually Archie or just a prop.

Critics took to social media to express their concerns.

One user wrote, “‘She doesn’t know how to hold the poor thing,'” while another commented, “‘Can someone please show Meghan how to hold a baby?'”

The general consensus among these commentators was that Meghan looked uncomfortable and unnatural while holding her son.

Some even compared her to a first-time mother who seemed unsure of how to handle her baby.

Social media users went as far as suggesting that the child Meghan was carrying was a doll rather than a real baby.

They pointed out that the baby never moved in a natural way and appeared to be motionless.

One tweet read, “‘Hashtag acting like a mum.

I don’t know what I’d do without the real-born dolls.'”

Another user questioned, “‘To see if anyone saw Meghan’s tot showing any kind of motion, did anyone actually see the baby move?'”

Photographs from the polo match further fueled the speculation.

In one photo, Meghan was seen holding Archie while Harry’s friend, Charlie Gilks, and his wife, Anneka, looked on with expressions of shock and confusion.

Observers noted that all the photos from that day showed Archie’s legs and feet in the exact same position, adding to the belief that Meghan was holding a doll.

Deanna Eppers, a user on Quora, commented, “‘There’s a reason why Catherine never looked Meghan’s way at the polo match they both attended.'”

It seemed that even those present at the event were taken aback by Meghan’s peculiar baby-holding technique.

While Meghan attempted to restrict the circulation of these controversial photos, screenshots made their way onto social media platforms, intensifying the discussion.

People questioned why Archie didn’t resemble Meghan and why she seemed unfamiliar with holding her own child.

Critics also pointed out the lack of protective measures, such as a hat or sunscreen for the baby, and questioned how Meghan could nurse in her chosen dress.

The scrutiny surrounding Meghan’s parenting skills continues to divide opinions.

Some argue that the criticism is unwarranted and that Meghan should be given the benefit of the doubt as a new mother.

Others maintain that her actions raise valid concerns about her ability to care for her child.

Regardless, this incident has sparked a broader conversation about the public’s perception of Meghan’s mothering abilities and the challenges faced by high-profile figures in the public eye.