Harry and Meghan accused of using Archie video to distract from ‘intimate messages’ controversy

During a recent scandal involving Prince Harry and Meghan Markle after it was revealed that Prince Harry had engaged in an “intimate” exchange with a journalist, the couple employed their usual tactic of sharing images of their children to divert public attention. Meghan took to Instagram to post a video of her son, Prince Archie, skiing alongside his father. In the video, six-year-old Archie is seen descending a snowy mountainside in a dark ski suit while Meghan captioned the post with, “My boys. Quick learner, Archie! So proud [heart emoji].”

While such a post might typically be heartwarming, in the context of the royals’ past behavior, it appears to be a strategic move to draw attention away from the scandal surrounding Prince Harry. This method of distraction has become a common trend for the couple. Just weeks earlier, despite agreeing to relinquish the use of “Her Royal Highness” as part of their Megxit agreement in 2020, Meghan sent a gift to Jamie Kern Lima with the honorific. Additionally, news of the couple severing ties with Netflix was overshadowed by Meghan sharing an image of herself with her daughter, Princess Lilibet, on Instagram days later.

This pattern of deflecting negative attention through showcasing their children seems to be an ongoing strategy for the couple. Meghan frequently turns to Instagram, using carefully curated photos of their children to overshadow any potential backlash or criticism they may face. From sharing photos of Lilibet alongside red balloons to images of Archie and Lilibet to mark special occasions, the couple appears to prioritize managing their public image meticulously.

Despite the genuine affection the couple likely holds for their children, the strategic use of their images has raised concerns. Some observers note that the children’s faces are often obscured in photographs, hinting at a calculated move to control how they are portrayed to the public. Furthermore, Prince Harry reportedly hopes to use his and Meghan’s children as leverage in a potential meeting with King Charles at Sandringham this summer, highlighting how the couple may be using them as part of their negotiation tactics.

While the children are undoubtedly an important part of Harry and Meghan’s lives, their constant presence in the couple’s public relations efforts raises questions about the extent to which they are being used as a tool to shape public perception. By utilizing images of their children in times of controversy, Harry and Meghan seem to prioritize maintaining a positive public image over addressing any critical issues or concerns.