Prince Harry And Meghan Facing Disagreements Over Social Media Exposure, Expert Claims

Meghan Markle's Valentine's Day photo of daughter Lilibet with Prince Harry has reignited debate over the couple's stance on privacy.

Meghan Markle's Valentine's Day photo of daughter Lilibet with Prince Harry has reignited debate over the couple's stance on privacy.

Critics question whether the post contradicts their 2020 royal exit, while royal experts suggest it may have caused tension between the Sussexes.

The scrutiny comes amid Prince Harry and Meghan's humanitarian work in Jordan through their Archewell Foundation.

Royal Expert Says Meghan Markle And Prince Harry Likely Had A 'Fiery Row' Over Recent Instagram Posts

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has faced criticism online after sharing a new photograph of her daughter, a move some observers see as a shift from her and Harry's long-stated commitment to privacy.

The image, posted on Valentine's Day, shows four-year-old Lilibet holding red balloons while being carried by Prince Harry.

Meghan captioned the photo, "These two + Archie = my forever Valentines," referencing their six-year-old son, Archie, who was not pictured.

At the time it was shared, some netizens responded warmly, while others questioned whether the post aligned with the couple's previous stance on shielding their children from public exposure.

According to The Mirror, royal commentator Ingrid Seward suggested the decision may have "sparked pretty fiery rows" behind the scenes.

She argued that Harry has long been vocal about protecting his family from intense media scrutiny, shaped in part by his own childhood experiences in the spotlight.

Prince Harry Is Seemingly Known To Be Averse To Social Media

 

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According to Seward, Meghan's willingness to share personal family moments with millions of social media followers could clash with Harry's more guarded instincts.

Seward further claimed the post appears inconsistent with the couple's 2020 departure from royal duties, which they said was partly motivated by a desire for a more private life.

According to her, sharing intimate family images with millions of followers could be seen as contradictory to that aim.

She also suggested that Meghan may be more comfortable with public visibility, given her background in entertainment, while Harry has often described himself as someone uneasy with fame.

The Sussexes Are In A Delicate Position Due To Andrew's Recent Arrest

Any potential tension over the post, observers note, comes at a sensitive time for the royal family.

Days after the Valentine's post, Prince Andrew was arrested amid renewed scrutiny tied to disclosures connected to Jeffrey Epstein.

Thames Valley Police confirmed it had launched an investigation following a complaint related to Andrew's past role as trade envoy. He has denied wrongdoing.

Royal expert Duncan Larcombe suggested the unfolding situation could place the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in a delicate position.

Harry, he said, may feel sympathy for his father, King Charles, and cousins Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice as the family faces renewed turmoil.

At the same time, Larcombe argued, Meghan would likely prefer to avoid being drawn into controversy surrounding the monarchy.

"She will want to keep her head down, but that's very hard when you have a husband who is a member of the royal family, which is a family in crisis," he said.

Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Visit Jordan, Meet Refugee Youth During Two-Day Humanitarian Tour

Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, visited Amman's Specialty Hospital and met medical evacuees from Gaza who are receiving treatment there pic.twitter.com/ljRBAfsGJG

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Meanwhile, Harry and Meghan have continued their humanitarian work overseas. The couple recently concluded a two-day humanitarian visit to Amman, where they spotlighted efforts to assist communities affected by conflict and displacement.

The trip was undertaken at the invitation of Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, head of the World Health Organization.

Upon arrival, they were welcomed at the WHO's country office in the Jordanian capital, where they joined a roundtable discussion with representatives from the United Nations, diplomatic officials, and aid partners.

Following the meeting, the Duke and Duchess headed north to Za'atari Refugee Camp, one of the region's largest camps for displaced families.

There, they toured a youth centre operated by Questscope, which offers arts, sports, and educational programmes aimed at supporting young people's wellbeing.

During their visit, Harry and Meghan joined in football activities, observed music sessions featuring traditional Arabic instruments, and met teenagers participating in creative workshops.

The centre's initiatives are designed to provide safe spaces and mental health support for youth growing up amid instability.

Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Were Praised For Their Trip To Jordan

The Sussexes' visit included engagement with Jordanian leaders, frontline health teams, and aid workers, including staff from World Central Kitchen coordinating food relief efforts for Gaza from Amman.

Philip Hall, the British ambassador to Jordan, expressed appreciation for Harry and Meghan's visit, especially for their support of the WHO.

He said, "Your visit, your support, your appreciation of the efforts that the United Nations, including, of course, the World Health Organization, the government of Jordan, and others, are making here is enormously appreciated."