A hospital room, a viral dance track, and a royal pregnancy — the Duchess of Sussex’s latest Instagram post has opened a fresh chapter in the public’s ongoing fascination with her motherhood journey.
Meghan Markle has ignited a wave of public debate after sharing a throwback video on Instagram showing her dancing next to a hospital bed while heavily pregnant. The 43-year-old mom-of-two posted the clip on June 4, 2025, to commemorate her daughter Lilibet’s fourth birthday.
In the video, Meghan is seen twerking alongside Prince Harry, who is dressed in a hooded sweatshirt. The pair dances to “The Baby Momma Dance” by Starrkeisha.
The “Suits” alum penned, “Four years ago today, this also happened. Both of our children were a week past their due dates… so when spicy food, all that walking, and acupuncture didn’t work — there was only one thing left to do!”
The post quickly gained attention on Instagram, where Meghan has amassed over three million followers. Though comments on the video were disabled, it received thousands of likes and became widely discussed across other social media platforms.
The footage has led to a divided response among viewers. Many people expressed disbelief and skepticism about Meghan’s appearance in the video. One person wrote, “Does she have a pillow under her dress?” Another noted, “That bump doesn’t look real.”
Some questioned the authenticity of her baby bump. One commenter stated, “Looks like a pillow, don’t have anything against her but it really looks fake, I had children and you certainly can’t move like that giving birth [sic].”
Another echoed that sentiment, “The stomach doesn’t just look right.. can someone please rectify if iam wrong [sic]??”
“I’m a midwife and bumps don’t move like that [sic]???” read another remark. Others described the bump as unnatural, with one saying, “The bump looks like she has clothes inside.”
Despite the criticism, not all responses were negative. Some praised the clip, calling it lighthearted and fun. One fan remarked, “This is great.” Another added, “Nothing cringey here. Cute [sic].”
That scrutiny echoes sentiments from just months earlier, when a new photo of Princess Lilibet — featured on Meghan’s lifestyle brand website — stirred similar conversations online.
The photo, displayed prominently on Meghan’s newly launched website “As Ever,” showcased a serene mother-daughter moment. A rebranding from “American Riviera Orchard,” the site now features this heartfelt image on its main page.
Some eagle-eyed fans scrutinized the image as one netizen wondered, “Is it me.. or does the arm at the back look all wrong.. ?” Another fan questioned the lighting, “The shadow is all wrong. Why is there a shadow of a foot in between Lilibet?”
Others were convinced something was off with the edit, with one remarking, “That is a VERY BAD Photoshop. Meghan looks like her legs are on backwards.” Another person concurred, “Shadows are going both ways on this bad photoshop job. Trees one way. People the other way 🤨.”
However, one viewer relished the moment, gushing, “Beautiful.” Another charmed admirer wrote, “Princess Lilibet is a little Star! 🌟 😌.” One fan was focused on their outfits, asking, “I’d like to know what dresses they’re wearing, they look beautiful.”
She shared her reasons for rebranding in a short clip on Instagram. Prince Harry, who has always supported his wife, is heard briefly off-camera in the background of the video recording, just before Meghan starts talking.
The Duchess then explained why she chose the new brand name she secured in 2022. “I’m thrilled to introduce you to As Ever — a brand that I created and have poured my heart into. ‘As ever’ means ‘as it’s always been’ or some even say ‘in the same way as always.'”
In this clip, the mom of two also revealed that Netflix had partnered with her for her show “With Love, Meghan,” and her business. She was excited to share her products with her fans, including jam, which she introduced in 2024.
The official Instagram page for “As Ever” debuted with a charming post featuring Meghan setting a table filled with fruits, croissants, and jam, the main product of her previous brand, “American Riviera Orchard.”
The caption read, “You’re warmly invited: As ever, coming Spring 2025.” This marks the beginning of Meghan’s rebranded journey under the new name, creating excitement for what’s to come.
On her main page, she promised, “I will keep sharing behind the scenes tidbits with you here as we ramp up to launch, and I can’t wait for you to get your hands on everything we’ve been creating. Sending lots of love. As ever, Meghan.”
Meghan had been subtly hinting at her brand’s name long before its official reveal. Since rejoining Instagram, she has been signing off her captions with “As ever, Meghan.”
Fans may have noticed this signature in posts such as her Valentine’s Day message to Harry while he was in Canada for the seventh edition of the Invictus Games, while she stayed in the US with their children.
Another instance was when she highlighted Billie Eilish’s thoughtful gesture of gifting a young girl new items after she lost her belongings, including a cherished concert shirt, in the California wildfires.
Now, she has promised to let fans into her brand, “As Ever,” by sharing products that will be part of her business. As a lifestyle lover, Meghan has put her dedication into the brand and can’t wait to amaze people with its growth.
