In a fog-laden Tuesday morning, conservative commentator Ben Shapiro unleashed a torrent of allegations that have reignited the already fraught relationship between the British monarchy and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

Shapiro presented what he termed a “nuclear truth bomb” in the form of a 27-page dossier, purportedly sourced from senior palace staff.

This document alleges that Meghan Markle fabricated her pregnancy with son Archie in 2019, manipulating Prince Harry into marriage and securing her place within the royal family.

The claims, which are both incendiary and unverified, quickly spread like wildfire across news outlets worldwide.

They have sparked renewed scrutiny of Meghan’s motives behind her and Harry’s abrupt departure from royal duties.

“This isn’t just gossip; this is evidence,” Shapiro asserted on his show, The Daily Wire, as he brandished what he claimed were internal emails, testimonies from staff, and photographic inconsistencies suggesting that Meghan’s baby bump was not as consistent as it should have been during public appearances.

Shapiro went on to argue that the palace had covered up these alleged discrepancies to avoid scandal, declaring that Meghan had orchestrated a “sham pregnancy” to control the narrative surrounding her life.

The response to his claims was immediate and intense.

Supporters of the royal family and critics of Meghan flooded social media with speculation, while Buckingham Palace released an unusually terse statement, asserting that they do not comment on private family matters.

Representatives for Harry and Meghan vehemently denied the allegations, labeling them as blatant lies and even hinting at potential legal action.

Yet, Shapiro’s followers, along with a growing number of skeptics, began dissecting the supposed evidence.

Side-by-side images from March 2019 showed Meghan cradling an apparent baby bump at a public event, while other photos taken around the same time depicted her with a flat stomach during a private outing.

Experts consulted by Shapiro suggested that Meghan may have used prosthetic enhancements to create the illusion of a pregnancy, pointing to unnatural creases in her clothing as evidence.

Compounding the controversy, the dossier claimed that Meghan refused to consult the royal family’s trusted physicians, opting instead for a California-based obstetrician, Dr. Emilia Torres, whose medical license reportedly lapsed in 2018.

Dr. Torres has yet to respond to inquiries regarding these claims.

Former aides to the royal family provided anonymous quotes, describing Meghan as obsessively controlling of her public image.

One aide recounted how Meghan allegedly laughed about the pregnancy pillows she kept in her wardrobe, implying a level of manipulation that raised eyebrows among royal watchers.

However, critics quickly pointed out inconsistencies in the narrative, with fact-checkers debunking claims about the flat stomach photos as mere distortions caused by camera angles.

The birth certificate for Archie, although not publicly available, was signed by a British doctor, not Dr. Torres, raising further questions about the veracity of Shapiro’s claims.

Nevertheless, Shapiro remained steadfast, arguing that the palace could easily forge documents and questioning why Meghan had not pursued legal action against him if his statements were false.

For many of Meghan’s detractors, these allegations fit into a larger narrative of manipulation and deceit that has surrounded her since her marriage to Harry in 2018.

Piers Morgan, a prominent critic of Meghan, took to Twitter to voice his skepticism, suggesting that if Meghan had faked her entry into the royal family, it wouldn’t be surprising if she also faked a pregnancy.

The timing of Shapiro’s revelations is particularly intriguing, occurring just days before the release of Harry’s memoir, Spare, which promises to provide an unvarnished account of royal life.

Some speculate whether this could be a coordinated smear campaign against Meghan.

While Shapiro denies any collusion, he acknowledges that Harry has been subjected to manipulation.

As Harry prepares to share his story, Netflix’s docuseries, Harry and Meghan, which portrays the couple as victims of media persecution, faces renewed scrutiny.

Critics now view Meghan’s emotional discussions about miscarriage as potentially performative, questioning the authenticity of her experiences.

Supporters of Meghan, dubbed the Sussex Squad, have rallied on social media, using hashtags like #JusticeForMeghan and #ShapiroLies to defend her.

Historians and body language experts have dismissed the pregnancy claims as mere conspiracy theories, arguing that every woman’s pregnancy is unique.

Dr. Linda Jones, a pregnancy researcher, stated that scrutinizing Meghan’s body during her pregnancy is both grotesque and unnecessary.

Despite the backlash, Meghan’s supporters often find themselves in a paradoxical position.

Their mantra of “Believe Women” clashes with their dismissal of testimonies from palace staff.

Activist Maya Harris defended Meghan, asserting that her pain is genuine and that the allegations are rooted in racism.

Meanwhile, Harry has remained largely silent amidst the turmoil, though friends report that he is furious yet focused on his family.

As the couple tries to shield their children, Archie and Lilibet, from the escalating storm, the palace maintains its stoic silence.

This refusal to comment only fuels speculation about the veracity of the claims against Meghan.

Royal biographer Angela Levin notes that the palace cannot afford to engage in this controversy without risking further damage to their reputation.

The question remains: who leaked this information?

Shapiro claims it was a whistleblower, but skeptics point to his connections with right-wing media figures who have long opposed Meghan’s progressive stances.

Legal analysts suggest that Meghan could pursue defamation claims, but U.S. free speech protections might complicate her case.

As public opinion shifts, a recent YouGov poll revealed that 38% of Americans find the pregnancy allegations plausible, while skepticism toward Meghan has surged to 61% in the UK.

Even if these claims turn out to be unfounded, they contribute to a damaging narrative that frames Meghan as a master manipulator.

As anticipation builds for Harry’s memoir, the lingering question persists: Did Meghan Markle fake her pregnancy?

The implications of this question may matter less than the fact that millions now believe she could have.