Prince Harry and Meghan Markle recently made a statement announcing the birth of their second child, Lilibet Lily Diana Mountbatten-Windsor.

Born on Friday at 11.40am, Lilibet arrived at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, a facility with a rich history dating back to 1888.

The hospital was founded by women who recognized the need for a healthcare institution in the growing community.

In a photo released as part of Meghan and Harry’s Netflix series, Lilibet is seen during her early days at the hospital.

The image depicts her lying on top of a woman, but interestingly, the child’s mother remains unseen.

This omission raises eyebrows, as it is unusual for Meghan not to be featured prominently, given her inclination to be in the spotlight, especially when it concerns her children.

A source close to a midwife working at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital shed some light on the matter.

The individual revealed that the woman’s face was cropped out of the photo because she is not Meghan; she is the surrogate mother.

The doctor agreed to grant the biological mother the opportunity for initial skin-to-skin contact with the baby before Meghan took over.

This explains why Lilibet remained in the hospital for a few days.

Meghan was present during this time, supporting the woman who gave birth to their child.

It is worth noting that neither Archie nor Lilibet were physically delivered by Meghan herself.

The released photo, therefore, represents their unique interpretation of the birth, their personal narrative, and their truth.

The skepticism surrounding Meghan and Harry’s claims extends beyond the photo.

A Reddit user commented, suggesting that nothing the couple says or does can be trusted.

This sentiment is echoed by others who doubt the authenticity of the picture.

Speculation arose regarding the identity of the photographer, with some assuming it to be Meghan, and the person the baby is laying on being Harry.

Furthermore, observers noted that the baby does not appear to be a newborn but rather a few hours old.

While the setting is likely a hospital bed, the individuals involved remain unidentified.

Critics argue that the presence of a faceless, genderless person holding a newborn baby holds no evidential value and fails to prove anything conclusively.

Another Redditor expressed disbelief in Meghan’s ability to give birth to either child, particularly Lilibet.

The user questioned the authenticity of the brown-haired infant presented as Lilibet, considering she later transformed into a red-headed child.

Without a comprehensive family photo featuring all four of them facing the camera in color, doubts persist regarding any pictures purporting to depict Archie or Lilibet.

Interestingly, Queen Elizabeth’s actions have also fueled speculation.

Prior to her passing, she amended her will, cutting Meghan and Lilibet out while leaving Archie and Harry included.

The Queen redirected the jewels originally intended for Meghan and Lilibet to Catherine and Charlotte, estimating their worth at around £110 million.

This selective exclusion raises questions about the Queen’s motives.

Perhaps it was due to her disapproval of Lilibet’s name, or maybe there were deeper underlying issues at play.

As Meghan and Harry continue to navigate the public eye, their latest announcement regarding Lilibet’s birth has only served to intensify scrutiny.