Meghan Markle‘s aide has defended her decision to share photos of Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet on social media, despite reports that Prince Harry is not keen on the idea.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have reportedly not seen eye to eye when it comes to their children’s privacy since they were born, with the Spare author wanting to keep them out of the public eye due to his own experiences with media intrusion when he and older brother Prince William were growing up.
By contrast, the former Suits actress is said to favor sharing occasional glimpses of their children, albeit with their faces hidden, as she believes it helps strengthen their brand and connection with the public.
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Meghan Markle Shares Pictures Of Her Children With Their Faces Hidden
Most recently, the As Ever founder shared two pictures of daughter Princess Lilibet to mark her fifth birthday on Instagram. While the comment section was turned off, as it always is, fans and critics alike took to other social media platforms to criticize the pictures, as Prince Harry's views on his children's privacy are well known, as are the Sussexes' broader calls for privacy.
Meghan's spokesperson came to the former actress's defense and told Newsweek that there is a distinction between what Prince Harry and Meghan are doing and fully "exposing" their children like some other celebrity families. The Kardashians naturally come to mind...
Keeping their faces hidden by taking photos from the side or behind, or covering them with emojis, was cited as one of the key differences.
Meghan Markle's Spokesperson Defends Her Decision To Post Archie And Lilibet Pictures On Social Media
"The Duchess has always been clear that there is a distinction between sharing moments from her life and exposing her children to public scrutiny," the spokesperson said.
"By obscuring their faces, she is demonstrating the very principle she advocates for: giving children privacy, agency, and protection in an increasingly digital world," they continued.
They went on: "Far from being contradictory, by concealing their faces she is actually reflecting the message she delivered in Geneva: that parents can choose to share family experiences while still taking deliberate steps to protect identities, privacy, and digital footprint."
The spokesperson's reference to Geneva relates to a speech Meghan gave at the unveiling of the Lost Screen Memorial art installation in Geneva, Switzerland last month, during which she raised concerns about the impact social media can have on children.
