Megan Markle's representative from a PR agency stated that she couldn't attend Prince Harry's award ceremony due to the need to care for their children, Archie and Lilibet.
On Friday evening, Prince Harry attended the Living Legends of Aviation Awards and received an award. In his brief speech about his flying experiences, he explained that Megan decided not to accompany him due to one of their children falling ill. However, the specific child's identity remains unknown.
Contrary to the initial plans, Megan, who was expected to be at the ceremony, was absent due to the child's illness. Reports suggested that the Duchess of Sussex chose to stay home as one of the children was unwell. Skepticism arose about the authenticity of this claim, with some questioning Megan's excuse.
Doubts increased when Megan later shared news that the children were seen in public during the week at a local coffee shop. Critics raised concerns about the lack of photographic evidence and speculated on Megan's motives for sharing such a story. Some expressed skepticism about her portrayal as a hands-on mom and questioned why no nanny was mentioned.
Criticism of the timing of the news coincided with an important event involving the Princess of Wales. Some labeled the situation as volatile and suggested that Megan and Harry might not have children, as there has been no merchandise or clear pictures of them. Allegedly, Archie has been alive for nearly five years, yet this is the first reported sighting in a small town, casting doubt on the authenticity of the information. The absence of any previous public appearances or school sightings further fueled skepticism about the veracity of Megan's claims.
Additionally, there is an opinion that Prince Harry has been warned that his and Megan Markle's children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, would grow up resenting him over his rift with the Royal Family. Royal expert Kinsey Scoffield said that Archie and Lily may not like being disconnected from the royal family and could end up harboring resentment.
She expressed concerns that the children are maturing in their own little bubble and might grow older with feelings of isolation from their extended families. Lily, not being a princess in the United States, might not understand the chaos surrounding this story, as she is and will likely continue to be detached from the Royal Family.