For the past year, there has been increasing skepticism surrounding the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's children, Archie and Lilibet. Many have openly questioned whether these children are real or if they are simply being used as props by Meghan Markle to further her agenda and brand. Now, rumors are swirling that King Charles himself has privately expressed doubts about their existence and has even requested solid evidence to confirm that Archie and Lilibet are, in fact, real children.
Word is that Charles finds the entire situation quite suspicious and wants answers for the sake of the royal family and the British people. Notably, since Archie was born in May 2019, he has rarely been seen in public. He has spent little time in Britain and was not brought to the UK to meet his great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, in her final years. The only glimpses of him have come from long-distance pictures or photos exclusively released by the Sussexes' PR team. Archie has not been seen with his parents at official royal engagements or high-profile events.
The last time Archie was photographed was on his first birthday when Meghan filmed a charity reading video on Instagram. However, even then, his appearance seemed carefully curated, with only his legs and part of his face visible. To date, Archie has still not been formally introduced to the British public or seen in the UK by royal watchers. In contrast, other royal children like Prince George, Charlotte, and Louis are regularly seen at unofficial engagements with their parents, William and Kate, from a young age.
In June 2021, Meghan gave birth to her second child, Lilibet Diana, but once again, no photos were publicly released, and Lilibet has not been seen at all, except for a brief, fuzzy, pixelated image of her next to Meghan for her first birthday. Sources say that King Charles finds it highly unusual that the children he has supposedly met through video calls have still not been brought to the UK in person. No royal children in history have been kept so hidden from both family and the British public.
The lack of genuine photos and public appearances of Archie and Lilibet has fueled rumors that they may not actually exist at all. Some speculate that Meghan has been using the idea of the children to garner public sympathy as working royals, easing her transition into full-time celebrity life in America. Now, King Charles wants hard evidence once and for all to put these theories to rest. He is said to have concerns over who or what exactly Meghan and Harry are representing as senior working royals if their own children remain total ghosts and enigmas to both the family and the nation.
Charles knows all too well from his own past how public skepticism can damage the House of Windsor. He realizes that Meghan and Harry's constant claims of privacy and protection do not hold up when real proof of Archie and Lilibet's existence should be easily provided to the family, both privately and publicly. Sources indicate that the new king finds the Sussex situation bizarre and perplexing due to its contradictions and lack of transparency. He believes the confusion over the children has significantly damaged the monarchy's reputation, which he is now directly responsible for.
Charles wants Meghan and Harry to provide recently taken photographs of Archie and Lilibet that can be shared confidentially with senior royals as verification. He also wishes for the children to finally make appearances with their parents, whether at family events or, ideally, in the UK in the near future. While Charles acknowledges that the children are private citizens, he understands the public duty aspect of their parents being working members of the royal family funded by British taxpayers. Therefore, a basic showing of the children is important for legitimacy and to quell relentless online conspiracies.
However, sources say Meghan is deeply reluctant to provide any such proof to the palace for fear of losing control over the narrative and public image she has carefully crafted. She knows that verified photos or appearances of Archie and Lilibet could undermine many of the claims and talking points she relies on. Keeping Archie and Lilibet completely hidden allows Meghan to weaponize the idea of them, spinning whatever story she likes for PR or damage control. She presents herself as the devoted mother always under attack, fiercely protecting non-existent children from the invasive UK tabloid media.
The problem for Meghan is that more people are now doubting her tales of woe and starting to question whether the children are real or being exploited. King Charles is also losing patience with the ongoing secrecy and demanding transparency as head of the institution. As a result, Meghan finds herself in a trap of her own making. She has stoked the fires of suspicion for so long that even providing basic proof now will likely invite greater scrutiny and tear apart her carefully woven victim narrative. Yet, refusing King Charles's request for evidence could have even more severe consequences, given his elevated authority over the Sussexes as sovereign.
Sources suggest that Meghan is paralyzed with panic at this point over how to proceed. Some insiders believe she may opt to bring Archie and Lilibet to Britain for a heavily choreographed photo opportunity, under her tight control. However, it is also possible we could see her digging in further, continuing to stonewall the palace to maintain total authority over any privacy images or appearances involving the children.
