A lighthearted moment has turned into yet another royal controversy. A video of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle dancing in a hospital room before the birth of their daughter has reignited calls for the couple to be stripped of their royal titles.
The clip, originally shared to celebrate their growing family, shows Meghan in a black maternity gown playfully dancing to a viral TikTok song while Harry joins in. Though meant to showcase joy during pregnancy, critics argue it undermines royal decorum. Traditionalists were quick to voice outrage, with former Thatcher advisor Nile Gardiner leading the charge on social media, demanding their titles be revoked “immediately.”
Royal biographer Angela Levin called the footage “appalling,” claiming it reflects the Sussexes’ ongoing disregard for monarchy traditions. Yet defenders argue the backlash is overblown—many pointed out that dancing during labor is medically encouraged to ease pain.
The debate intensifies as Meghan faces separate criticism for reportedly using her “HRH” title on a private gift card, despite the couple’s 2020 pledge to step back from royal duties. Supporters see these controversies as manufactured outrage, while critics view them as further proof the couple wants royal privileges without royal responsibilities.
One thing is clear: Harry and Meghan remain the monarchy’s most polarizing figures, dividing public opinion with every move they make.