Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has expressed her frustration with the expectation of sharing photos of her son Archie with UK media outlets during her time as a working royal.
In an interview with The Cut, Meghan, 41, revealed that she was obligated to provide images of her and her husband Prince Harry’s three-year-old son to the royal rota, a select group of media representatives responsible for reporting on events attended by Queen Elizabeth II and her family.
However, Meghan questioned the logic behind granting access to individuals who had allegedly made racist remarks about her young child.
This revelation has sparked controversy and criticism from various quarters.
One commentator went as far as saying, “Meghan has really now crossed the line.
She just needs to shut her cake hole.”
These strong sentiments highlight the polarizing nature of the issue.
While recent photos of Meghan and her daughter Lilibet have surfaced, questions remain about the whereabouts of Archie.
Speculation suggests that he may be confined within one of the rooms, possibly even the basement, of their supposed $16 million mansion.
The notion is that he will only be allowed to make public appearances once he can speak fluently, praise his late grandmother, and conform to the narrative set forth by his parents.
In a profile piece about Meghan Markle, Lilibet’s mother, the article describes their second child as small and ginger, taking after her father and older brother Archie.
However, there have been no recent photographs of these two invisible children since the release of the birthday photo months ago.
Meghan’s friend had previously claimed that she did not see Archie when visiting the Montecito mansion, further fueling speculation about his seclusion.
Royal reporter Richard Palmer, known for his critical stance towards Meghan, also weighed in, alleging that photographers had attempted to capture images of her while she dropped Archie off at school.
Palmer dismissed Meghan’s claim that there would be a royal press pen with 40 photographers every time she took her son to school, stating that Prince William and Kate Middleton manage to drop off their children without being seen.
Meghan herself voiced her concerns during the interview, stating, “Sorry, I have a problem with that.
That doesn’t make me obsessed with privacy.
That makes me a strong and good parent protecting my child.”
Her words reflect her determination to shield Archie from intrusive media attention.
Critics, however, argue that once the time is right and lucrative deals with platforms like Netflix or Spotify are secured, Archie will be released into the spotlight to contribute to his parents’ extravagant lifestyle.
Royal commentator Duncan Larcombe criticized Meghan’s alleged desire to turn Archie and Lilibet into TV superstars, suggesting that if the reported sums of money are accurate, Netflix would demand more than mundane footage of Prince Harry doing household chores.
Larcombe hinted at the potential for reality show-like content, where the dynamics of Harry and Meghan’s relationship would be exposed, including their arguments and disagreements.
The ongoing debate surrounding Meghan’s battle for privacy and protection of her children continues to divide public opinion.
As the couple navigates their new life outside the royal family, the world eagerly awaits further revelations and developments in this compelling saga.