Prince Harry and Meghan Markle recently embarked on a quiet vacation to Costa Rica, just before the Christmas holidays.

The couple was accompanied by their daughter, Lilibet, while their son was notably absent.

This move seems to be in response to recent criticism, as they have faced scrutiny for frequently traveling without their children.

However, conveniently timed paparazzi shots have now captured the family enjoying their holiday together.

In photos obtained by C.R.

Hoy, a news publication based in Costa Rica, Meghan Markle was seen carrying their young daughter, whose face was hidden from view.

However, her blonde hair was on full display.

Meghan was dressed in a sleek black dress and wore a sun hat, while Lilibet donned a white dress with her hair styled in a ponytail.

Observers noted that the child’s raised arms appeared to be wiping away tears, suggesting she may have been upset or distant during the outing.

Hello Magazine, a tabloid known for its coverage of the royal family, published additional photos from the trip.

One image showed Harry, Meghan, and their son Archie seated together in a golf cart, with Archie sitting on his father’s lap.

Another photo featured Harry wearing a white t-shirt, black shorts, and sunglasses.

However, upon closer inspection, it becomes apparent that the child being carried by Meghan is not Archie but rather a dark-haired girl resembling Lilibet.

This raises questions about the identity of the child and whether she was borrowed for the occasion.

Moreover, doubts have been cast on Lilibet’s appearance, as her face remains hidden in the photographs.

Speculation surrounding the couple’s choice to bring someone else’s child to Costa Rica arises from the fact that Lilibet seems to have shown little growth since her appearance in the Netflix documentary.

Born on June 4th, 2021, Lilibet should have reached over a year old by now.

However, the child Meghan is seen holding in the documentary appears older than that.

Additionally, Meghan strategically shields Lilibet’s face from the camera, possibly to avoid identification.

Some believe that these children may have been brought in from Central Casting, as Hollywood faced a prolonged strike that limited the hiring of child actors in the United States.

Further analysis of the photographs reveals an interesting dynamic between Meghan and Lilibet.

The child’s body language suggests resistance or reluctance, as her arms are positioned to create distance rather than embracing her mother’s neck.

This is unusual, as children typically curl into the person carrying them when they feel secure.

Additionally, during a parade, another child was seen crying while with Meghan.

Critics question why Meghan would expose a red-haired child to the sun in Costa Rica without a hat unless she wanted to draw attention to their distinctive hair color.

This consistent feature has led some to doubt whether the child being presented as Lilibet is actually her, considering the hair discrepancy.

While these observations raise doubts about the child’s true identity, they do not provide conclusive proof.

Nonetheless, the scrutiny surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s parenting choices continues to intensify, as their actions and public appearances are closely monitored.