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Published 11:50 06 Jul 2026 GMT
As usual, Meghan Markle’s latest social media post has sparked unnecessary fury among her critics as she paid tribute to Prince Harry on Father’s Day.
The Duchess of Sussex captioned the heartwarming post showing her husband with their two young children: “They’re so lucky to have you. We all are. Happy Father’s Day to our one and only.”
One small detail in the sweet picture of Harry hugging Archie, seven, and Lilibet, five, who both had their backs to the camera, triggered spiteful social media users.
Meghan, like many other wise mom influencers, chooses not to show her children’s faces on social media and has been very vocal about why this is, but she continues to face harsh criticism for doing so.
Despite plenty of online safety campaigners encouraging parents not to show their kids’ faces online, the senior royals are endlessly blasted over making the smart decision.
One critic wrote: “As ever, both faceless phantoms.”
However, the hate on this particular issue concerning her children’s safety has never seemed to bother Meghan and she recently told a crowd at an event that her children “are still too young for social media”.
Explaining her concerns, she added: “Like so many parents, we think constantly about how to embrace technology’s benefits while safeguarding against the dangers.”
Proving her concerns to be absolutely valid, the comment section of her Father’s Day tribute was full of appalling criticism of her young children’s appearance, after Instagram users noticed that the children were barefoot in multiple pictures.
One person commented: “Once again, a photo of these children looking shabby. This time the boy has dirty bare feet. They always look unkempt.”
Another remarked: “The girl child gets shoes this time as well as a strategically placed toy on her back so no one can see or comment on her hair.”
Another asked: “Why does the girl only get shoes inside, and no shoes outside?” to which someone responded: “Exactly, sandals indoors but barefoot outdoors. Make it make sense!”
The barrage of hate targeting the young family under one photograph is yet another example of the unjust ridicule the senior royals have faced since they decided to leave the UK in 2020 and raise their children in the US, away from the spotlight.
