Harry and Meghan’s Wedding Clip Sparks Engagement Farming on X
A clip from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding has gone viral on X (formerly Twitter), racking up more than 12 million views — but not all the attention is positive.
The Viral Video
The video, shared by user Matt Wallace, included the caption: “If anyone can successfully copy the link on this post I will buy you a Tesla.”
The clip misleadingly suggests that Queen Elizabeth, Princess Anne, Kate Middleton, and other royals were shocked during the ceremony. It also briefly shows Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie’s wedding, though the main focus is on Harry and Meghan.
Engagement Farming Exposed
X added a Reader Context to the post, clarifying the situation: “He is trying to do engagement farming. We can still copy the link of every video on X.”
This disclosure came shortly after many users reported difficulties copying video links on X. The issue sparked a wave of memes and conspiracy theories online.
App Changes Fuel Speculation
Social media experts explain that X recently updated its mobile app, making it less obvious how to copy video links directly. While some users interpreted this as censorship or content suppression, the function hasn’t been removed.
Links to posts with videos can still be copied by using the Share icon and selecting “Copy link to Post.” The update simply changed how the feature appears in the app.
What This Means
The viral wedding clip is a prime example of how engagement farming works: using eye-catching content to generate shares, clicks, and comments — often by spreading misleading impressions.
For users, the takeaway is simple: be cautious with viral clips and check sources before believing dramatic claims about your favorite royals.
