Following the announcement, Markle flew to Canada to reunite with her son, Archie. Just recently, Prince Harry reunited with his wife and son.
Markle was spotted walking with Archie in her arms while holding the leash of her two dogs. In one shot, Markle smiles at the lens directly. However, several netizens expressed their concern for Markle’s baby and dogs.
There are speculations that the duchess was not carrying a real baby but a doll. According to them, the baby was fake and it was just a toy for a photo-op.
“Those poor dogs they look miserable and that baby looks fake sorry no real mom walks 2 dogs and stuffs her baby in like that no way no how nope,” Charsy wrote.
Those poor dogs they look miserable and that baby looks fake sorry no real mom walks 2 dogs and stuffs her baby in like that no way no how nope
— Charsy (@charsy102) January 21, 2020
The same netizen shared a snap of the baby carrier Markle was using during the sighting. According to the Twitter user, there is no way Archie could position in that way.
“My granny had a doll like that! It was a ‘corner doll’ made to look like a child standing in the corner!” another user added.
My granny had a doll like that! It was a “corner doll” made to look like a child standing in the corner!
— Glori2TRUMP (@GloriChain) January 21, 2020
Several also expressed concern if it was really Archie due to the position. Many were also worried for the duchess’ pets because they look sad.
“The baby is terribly lopsided, his arm is hanging down and his body seems lifeless. The dog’s have a look of fear. Markel’s smile is out of sync with everything around her, and she’s posing for her own photographer? Strange photo,” @SNEntrepreneurs commented.
“Have you seen the video clip of this, the baby’s leg is dangling & wobbling like when you’re swinging something, none of the rest of the baby moves. Very weird,” one added.
Many were not happy with Markle’s photo because she and Prince Harry were obsessed with their privacy before they stepped down as royals. However, her recent photos didn’t reflect her desire for privacy. Some also accused Markle of making the photo-op to steal the limelight from Prince William and Kate Middleton who had an engagement that day.