Speculation continues around why Meghan Markle has chosen not to publicly reveal the faces of her children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. While many assume the decision is rooted purely in privacy concerns, a recent report suggests there may be a legal angle involved as well.
According to an unnamed source cited by Sky News, California’s so-called “Child Vlogger Bill of Rights” could be a contributing factor. The law is designed to protect children featured in social media content that generates income. It requires parents to set aside a portion of earnings into a trust fund for minors who appear in monetized online content.
However, the report highlights an important exception: if a child’s face is not shown, the requirement may not apply. This has led to speculation that some content creators might deliberately avoid showing full facial images to remain outside the scope of the regulation.
Observers have noted that Meghan’s social media activity often reflects this approach. In photos shared on her personal or brand accounts, her children are typically seen with their faces blurred, turned away from the camera, partially hidden, or covered with emojis and stickers.
This consistent method has reinforced her long-standing approach to safeguarding Archie and Lilibet’s privacy in the public eye.
Meghan herself has previously spoken about the importance of protecting children in the digital age. During her “No Child Lost to Social Media” speech at the World Health Assembly in Geneva earlier this year, she emphasized the need for stronger safeguards for young people growing up in an increasingly online world.
While the true extent of legal influence remains unconfirmed, the combination of privacy concerns and evolving social media regulations continues to shape how royal children are presented—or intentionally not presented—online.
