Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have announced the good and shocking news of their third child in a gorgeous twist. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced the news on their official website and social media earlier this week, causing a stir in the royal family and among fans across the globe.
This is only several years after they had retired from their royal activities, and it made the good news all the more intriguing.
The two, who have a six-year-old son, Archie, and a four-year-old daughter, Lilibet, were excited in a touching statement. They wrote, “We are excited to announce that our family is expanding.”
Archie and Lili are ecstatic about the fact that they will have big siblings. The pictures posted revealed the family smiling together, yet behind the smiles, murmurings of controversy are in progress.
According to reports, this pregnancy is more than family news. It is being alleged by some insiders that it is a brilliant ploy by Harry and Meghan to mend fences with the British royals.
Tensions have been high since their theatrical departure from palace life in 2020. Their Netflix show and Harry’s tell-all book Spare revealed secrets of family feuds, such as with King Charles and Prince William. Is this their olive branch now, with a new baby?
Royal observers are split. As one of the experts told one of the major news outlets, such a pregnancy announcement could open some hearts in the palace.
Babies are magical in that they unite people.” Yet some think it is a PR gimmick. Critics say it is a suspicious move, especially after Harry was involved in some charity work in the UK recently, which was met with mixed responses.
A family source said anonymously, “They are milking the baby to get themselves some headlines and perhaps a second invitation to Balmoral.”
The news has attracted controversy on the internet. Some hail the couple as a breath of modernity to royalty, and others claim that the couple is raking up ancient wounds.
Meghan has been vocal about her mental health problems and anxiety over the media during her first pregnancy, and she may be under even greater pressure now. Will the royal family react favorably, or will silence do the talking?
King Charles, who has his health issues, has not made any comments thus far. Prince William and Kate Middleton, who had their family milestones recently, issued a short congratulatory message on behalf of themselves through aides, but insiders suggest there is some latent tension.
One of the palace sources indicated that “the feud between the brothers is not yet over.” This bit of baby news could make for an uncomfortable reunion.
Amid speculation such as the expected due date in the spring of next year, one thing is certain: the royal family is on fire all over again due to Harry and Meghan’s growing family.
Will this small child be a unifier or a divider? Only time will reveal, but in the meantime, we congratulate you amid the controversy.
