Speaking about Zara's first miscarriage in an interview with The Times, Mike empathetically described the emotional journey that mothers go through, often blaming themselves for such losses. He shared that experiencing a miscarriage is incredibly challenging, especially during their first encounter with it. This particular miscarriage occurred late into the pregnancy, at five months.
The Tindalls welcomed their eldest daughter, Mia, in 2014. However, in December 2016, they announced that a pregnancy they had shared the previous month had sadly ended in a miscarriage. Mike reflected on how they had to publicly announce the loss, given their public profile, describing it as a difficult experience.
He explained that they had to inform the world about their loss, which was particularly trying for mothers who tend to blame themselves in such situations. Mike further mentioned that having Mia waiting for them at home with a smile on her face provided them with solace during this challenging time.
When discussing miscarriages, Mike highlighted that most people do not often mention the process of taking the remains of the unborn child from the hospital and giving them a proper burial. It's a topic that isn't widely discussed.
In contrast, Meghan Markle has shared her miscarriage experiences in different ways through various accounts. There have been three different versions of her miscarriage story. The first is her New York Times op-ed titled "The Losses We Share." The second account comes from Abigail Spencer during a Netflix show. The third version is presented in Prince Harry's memoir, where he mentions that Meghan sat up for multiple nights trying to protect a friend's identity during the Mail on Sunday court case. All three narratives mention Meghan collapsing, with two of them indicating that she was holding their son, Archie. However, the third account does not reference Archie.
In his book, Prince Harry also writes about burying the remains in a secret place, which raised legal questions in the United States. Several nurses have stated that it is not common practice for hospitals to release remains directly to parents, and there are specific protocols and authorities involved in such situations.
The idea of a secret burial has been challenged as potentially illegal in the U.S. Moreover, claims that a photograph showing them leaving the hospital is actually from outside a dentist's office have been made. The package mentioned in the story allegedly containing the remains has been proven to hold dental products, including a toothbrush. The narrative also questions why someone would wear a white dress after experiencing a miscarriage.
