Meghan Markle has often shared glimpses of family life on social media, but one detail consistently stands out.
The mother of two rarely shows her children’s faces in photos and videos, despite freely appearing alongside her husband, Prince Harry.
Now, one royal observer believes the reason could be linked to a legal “loophole” that may allow the Duchess to feature her children online without triggering certain California child-protection requirements.
In recent months, attentive fans have noticed Meghan occasionally featuring her children in social media posts and even promotional content for her lifestyle brand.
However, their faces have remained largely hidden. Princess Lilibet’s face has never been publicly shown, while it has been years since Prince Archie’s face was prominently seen, most notably in the Sussexes’ Netflix documentary.
Amid continued speculation, one royal observer suggested that Meghan may be seeking to avoid running afoul of a little-known California law designed to protect the children of content creators and public figures.
“It turns out that California has a law, the ‘Child Vlogger Bill of Rights,’ that requires parents to put money into a trust fund for kids shown on social media for monetization purposes,” the commenter claimed, per Sky News.
“However, there is a loophole that if you don’t show the kids’ faces, you are exempt from this law,” the individual added.
Meghan Markle Shares More Glimpses Of Her Children
Last month, Meghan made several posts involving her children, beginning with a personal tribute to Archie on his seventh birthday.
She shared a carousel of images on Instagram that included throwback baby photos and a picture of Archie walking along a beach with Lilibet.
Days later, Meghan posted a rare mirror selfie showing Lilibet in a red dress with a matching scrunchie as the youngster helped her prepare for an appearance at a World Health Organization event.
In April, the Duchess also shared footage of her children taking part in an Easter egg hunt, though only their backs were visible. The video additionally featured clips of the children decorating the eggs they had collected.
Duchess Offers Rare Peek Into Family Life
Meghan recently offered another glimpse into family life by revealing the nicknames she uses for her children at home.
The former actress shared the details in a Memorial Day weekend video that appeared to double as a promotion for her lifestyle brand.
“My husband loves the raspberry, Lil loves the strawberry, and Arch likes both. And I like the marmalade,” Meghan said in the clip, which was filmed in a white kitchen.
In the accompanying caption, she promoted her fruit spread trio as being “inspired by the jams [she] has created in her own kitchen and shared over the years.”
“These spreads are crafted to highlight each fruit’s natural essence without overpowering it,” the caption further read.
Meghan Calls For Stronger Child Safety Protections
Meghan’s decision to occasionally feature her children on social media has drawn criticism from some quarters, with detractors accusing her of using them for commercial purposes.
Despite those complaints, the Duchess recently addressed children’s online safety during a speech at the Lost Screen Memorial in Geneva, Switzerland.
During her remarks, Meghan urged audiences to “speak up” against harmful online behavior and to “demand better from the platforms shaping our children’s lives.”
“Be an example in your own social media use of how to be intentional in every like, comment, post, and share. Hold your community to the same standard,” she added.
Meghan further encouraged listeners to “support laws and leaders committed to child safety by design, transparency, and accountability online.”
Meghan Markle’s Remarks Draw Mixed Reactions
While many supporters praised Meghan’s speech, it also drew criticism from political commentator Megyn Kelly.
“Would you take a look at the crowd that showed up… or didn’t? Literally nobody is on the side,” Kelly said during an episode of “The Megyn Kelly Show” on YouTube.
The commentator also referenced footage from the event, claiming that one attendee behind Meghan appeared disengaged.
“No one is listening to her. We have video of a woman behind her who basically is like putting the jacket on… yawning, stretching,” Kelly added.
The former Fox News broadcaster went on to argue that Meghan should stop bothering the public with her “fake profundities and fake title” and instead focus on living her life.
