Meghan Markle is out there doing daily school runs, teaching Archie about manners, and sharing seemingly perfect moments with other Montecito moms.
Yet, despite the world being saturated with smartphones and social media, not a single photograph has emerged. Not one. Meghan, one of the most recognizable faces globally, reportedly carries out these routines without a single image surfacing. The idea defies logic. Compare this to the countless times Catherine has been photographed on school runs with George, Charlotte, and Louis. Think back to the heartwarming images of Prince William walking George to his first day of school.
These moments, handled with dignity and an appropriate balance of transparency and privacy, are a natural part of royal life. Yet with Meghan, it's as if her children exist in a completely separate reality, one that only she controls.
Then there’s Meghan’s claim that she couldn’t pick up her child from school in the UK without 40 photographers swarming her. That statement is so outrageous it’s almost comical. Are we supposed to forget that Princess Anne raised her children while managing school runs? Or that Sophie and Edward did the same without incident? Catherine does it regularly without the alleged media frenzy. But somehow, Meghan, who was never a senior royal, would have attracted more attention than the future Queen of England? The logic just doesn’t hold up.
The pattern is painfully obvious. Since stepping into the royal spotlight, Meghan has played a strange game—craving attention while simultaneously insisting on her need for privacy. Remember the lavish New York baby shower? That spectacle had more paparazzi and media buzz than a Hollywood red carpet event. Yet when it comes to evidence of her children's everyday existence, suddenly privacy is paramount.
Every public sighting of Archie and Lilibet seems conveniently timed—either to overshadow other royal news, boost their public image, or gain leverage in negotiations with the royal family. It’s predictable. Recall the drama over Lilibet’s name, where they insisted they had the Queen’s blessing, only for the palace to clarify otherwise. Or the bizarre christening confusion, where dates and guest lists shifted without explanation. Normal royal children have official christening photos. Even private citizens have documented christenings. But with the Sussex children, everything is shrouded in secrecy.
The rare photos that do surface are questionable. They’re often blurry, taken from a distance, or deliberately framed to obscure faces. Contrast that with the beautifully clear images William and Catherine share on birthdays and special occasions. They manage to protect their children’s privacy while still acknowledging their public roles. It’s not that difficult.
Meghan and Harry also seem to use their children as a bargaining tool in their ongoing tensions with the royal family. They dangle access to them like a prize, knowing King Charles deeply desires a relationship with all his grandchildren. It’s emotional manipulation, plain and simple. And it’s working—notice how the palace never directly addresses any claims involving the children.
If these children exist—and there’s no suggestion they don’t—it’s undeniable that they are being deprived of relationships with their cousins, grandfather, and British heritage. While George, Charlotte, and Louis grow up surrounded by family, love, and royal tradition, Archie and Lilibet appear to be raised in isolation, emerging only when it benefits their parents' narrative.
The recent school-run anecdote, featured in The Cut, is just another chapter in this ongoing PR strategy. It seeks to portray Meghan as a relatable mother while also suggesting she’s too important to engage in everyday activities in the UK. The contradiction is almost laughable.
As someone who observes these royal dynamics closely, it’s impossible to ignore the inconsistencies. This entire situation reeks of manipulation and carefully curated messaging. The saddest part is that if these children are indeed caught in this web of PR games, they will be the ones who suffer most. Stay aware, question the narrative, and don’t be misled into believing this is normal. The truth always finds a way to emerge. Until then, let’s continue supporting the working royals who demonstrate true service, dignity, and an appropriate approach to privacy.
