Meghan Markle has been accused of making an embarrassing blunder after sharing a photograph of herself and Prince Harry from 2017 on Instagram. The Duchess of Sussex, 44, posted a series of images on Tuesday to reflect on the past spring season. However, eagle-eyed fans quickly noticed that one particular photo—showing Meghan and Harry embracing while gazing ahead—was not as recent as it appeared.
Photo Date Revealed
The date stamp on the photograph reveals it was taken on March 31, 2017, leading many to believe Meghan inadvertently failed to crop out the date. Critics suggest she may have intended for followers to think the image was a current snapshot.
One user on X wrote: "Meghan was posting pics and accidentally didn’t crop one. She wanted us to think this photo from 2017 was recent!" Another commented: "This is embarrassing." A third added: "She is getting sloppy." Others speculated: "She posted 11 photos and probably realised she didn’t have a recent one with her and Harry. It was probably rushed."
Other Photos in the Post
The remaining images in Meghan’s post appeared to be more contemporary. Among them was a picture of Prince Harry and their son Prince Archie playing with a large football, and another of Princess Lilibet wearing a Beyoncé T-shirt. Additional snaps included hatching eggs, fresh produce from the family’s garden, and a dog relaxing in the shade.
The blunder has sparked widespread discussion on social media, with many questioning the Duchess's attention to detail. The royal couple has not publicly commented on the error.
