Following the match against Prince William on July 10th, Prince Harry reportedly went missing for 48 hours, allegedly due to his dissatisfaction with Meghan's decision to bring a baby doll to the event.
During the King Power Royal Charity Polo Day in 2019, Meghan joined her sister-in-law Catherine, Princess of Wales, along with her three children, George, Charlotte, and Louis. An anonymous Royal Insider cited in a report claimed that Harry left the polo field prematurely and secluded himself in frustration, as Meghan's appearance with the reborn doll baby had upset him.
The article also suggested that Harry's sudden disappearance caused concern and panic within the palace, leaving the royal family in a state of worry. Speculation arose among observers who noticed that Meghan seemed to be carrying a doll rather than Archie, as they closely scrutinized her attentiveness to the doll's lack of natural movement.
Social media responses to the incident varied, with some commenters questioning whether Meghan was actually holding a real baby or a doll. Others pointed out that the footage from the hot day showed the baby doll remaining motionless while Meghan held it for hours, raising concerns about dehydration or sunburn. Criticism emerged, suggesting that Meghan lacked the knowledge of how to properly support a baby's head, while Catherine's apparent lack of acknowledgment towards Meghan during the polo match raised eyebrows among onlookers.
Critics at the time speculated that Meghan appeared uncomfortable and inexperienced in handling the two-month-old baby, with remarks suggesting that she seemed on the verge of dropping him. Some commenters questioned Meghan's ability to care for her own child based on the way she held him. Observations were made about Meghan's struggle to hold Archie, including an awkward hand position and uncertainty in properly handling a baby covered by a blanket.
Amidst the discussion, a theory emerged that not only was Archie potentially born via a surrogate, but he might have been born in January rather than May, as previously stated. Additionally, concerns were raised about the bonding between Meghan and Archie, suggesting a lack of connection even after six months.
The clash between Prince Harry and Meghan at the polo game, centered around the presence of the Archie doll, has drawn attention and sparked further debates about their parenting and the dynamics within the royal family.
