A private hospital dance has become public drama for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The resurfaced video of the couple joyfully dancing before their daughter’s birth has sparked fresh demands to remove their Duke and Duchess titles, proving no moment is too personal to escape royal scrutiny.
In the clip, a pregnant Meghan lifts her hospital gown hem while swaying to a TikTok trend, with Harry grinning alongside her. While many saw relatable expectant-parent happiness, royal commentators erupted. “This is why they shouldn’t keep their titles,” one critic tweeted, echoing hundreds of similar complaints about “undignified” behavior.
The backlash highlights the impossible tightrope the Sussexes walk—damned for being too informal if they act naturally, yet accused of arrogance if they uphold formality. Supporters counter that the criticism reeks of outdated elitism, noting that modern parents worldwide share similar birth preparation moments.
Controversy compounded when Meghan allegedly used her “HRH” title on a personal gift, despite the couple’s earlier promise to avoid royal branding. Whether these are innocent acts or calculated moves depends entirely on which side of the Sussex divide one stands.
As the palace remains silent, the court of public opinion renders its verdict: for Harry and Meghan, even the most private joys come with public consequences.
