Meghan Markle Faces Criticism Over Children Photos
Meghan Markle has been criticised on Sky News Australia after sharing new family photographs online, with commentators arguing the posts sit uneasily alongside her recent warnings about potential online harms to children. The Duchess of Sussex has published pictures marking Princess Lilibet’s fifth birthday and Prince Archie’s seventh birthday, typically obscuring the children’s faces.
Express reported that podcast host Ms. Kinsey Schofield described Meghan’s social media approach as “inconsistent,” while broadcaster Ms. Rita Panahi argued that privacy concerns appear to shift around moments such as birthdays and project launches.
During the discussion, Ms. Panahi said the issue was not simply the act of posting, but the perceived change in “rules” depending on what she claimed “serves her brand.” Ms. Schofield also said she had spoken to law enforcement figures who warned that sharing partial images of the children could still create security risks.
A spokesperson for Meghan responded to Newsweek by drawing a distinction between sharing family moments and exposing children to unwanted attention, saying obscuring their faces reflected her stance on “privacy, agency, and protection” in a digital world. The debate adds to recent scrutiny of the Duchess’s online presence, including coverage of backlash over an As Ever gift box sent to an influencer.
Meghan has spoken publicly about social media and child safety in recent appearances, and the latest comments suggest the issue will remain a flashpoint as she continues to use her platforms for both personal updates and public advocacy.
