'Inconsistent' Meghan Markle's hypocrisy called out by Sky News star

Sky News guest Kinsey Schofield has called out Meghan Markle's "hypocrisy" for sharing images of her children on social media. The Duchess of Sussex has regularly posted family photographs since returning to Instagram in 2025, though she typically obscures her children's faces to protect their privacy. The issue has come back into focus followingPrincess Lilibet's fifth birthday today [June 4], with Meghan's team rejecting suggestions that her social media activity contradicts her public campaign on online harms.

Questions were raised after Meghan delivered a speech to the World Health Organisation in Geneva, Switzerland, in which she spoke about the dangers social media can pose to young people. Some critics argued that posting photographs of Archie and Lilibet online appeared inconsistent with those concerns.

The debate only intensified after Meghan shared a snap of Archie as a baby sleeping on Prince Harry's chest to mark his seventh birthday in May. She later shared images from a family trip to Disneyland, including a photograph showing Lilibet embracing a performer dressed as Elsa from Disney's Frozen.

To get a deeper understanding of the debate, broadcaster Rita Panahi welcomed the podcast host onto her show to share her thoughts. She argued: "We're constantly told privacy is paramount, right up until there's a birthday, a product launch, a Netflix project or an Instagram engagement opportunity.

"The rules seem to change depending on what serves her brand. It's not the sharing itself that's raising eyebrows, it's the inconsistency." She went on to share the risks that these photographs could pose to the young royals across the pond.

Ms Schofield added: "I've also spoken to law enforcement, who insist the teasing she engages in with her children's photos could attract security threats. So it's about so much more than sharing moments and vibes."

Responding to the criticism, a spokesperson for Meghan told Newsweek that there was a clear difference between sharing family moments and exposing children to unwanted public attention.

They said: "The Duchess has always been clear that there is a distinction between sharing moments from her life and exposing her children to public scrutiny. By obscuring their faces, she is demonstrating the very principle she advocates for: giving children privacy, agency, and protection in an increasingly digital world.

The spokesperson added: "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."