Meghan Markle Shares a New Beach Photo from the Weekend, Igniting Buzz

On June 28, 2025, Meghan Markle brought some sunshine to Instagram with an image of herself beaming widely on a beach. The endearing photo has prompted a wave of scrutiny from netizens, with most pointing out perceived problems with her physical attributes.

Set against the serene backdrop of rolling waves and a cloudless blue sky, Meghan’s beach photo radiates ease and unfiltered joy. Donning white shorts and a crisp, oversized, button-down shirt left partially unbuttoned, the Duchess embodies casual elegance.

The loose fabric flows effortlessly around her as she strides across the sunlit sand in open-toe shoes, her slender legs tanned and toned beneath the hem of her shirt. Completing the carefree look are dark sunglasses, gold bracelets, and a wide-brimmed hat that shades her face.

“That weekend feeling ☀️🎶,” captioned Meghan alongside the image. Her post swiftly became the subject of intense dissection across social media. Several commenters took aim at Meghan’s smile, turning it into an unlikely focal point.

“Those teeth!! She looks like an alien,” one person opined. Echoing that sentiment, another quipped, “Those teeth are visible from outer space,” while someone else bluntly questioned, “Zoom in and what’s with those teeth????” “The fluorescent teeth?” wondered a fellow spectator.

Her legs also came under fire, with numerous people questioning their appearance. One stated, “Did she photoshop her legs??? They look painfully thin. Like they would snap in half if she accidentally tripped.”

Others expressed concern or mockery over her frail frame and choice of footwear, with remarks about her wearing heels on the sand and having ankles that look like “they could snap at any moment.” One person even referenced past appearances, noting the same “very fine boned” look during her time on “Suits.”

Speculation about Meghan’s overall health surfaced in comment sections as well. Aside from stating that her limbs looked unnaturally slim, and possibly altered, someone said they looked to be riddled with an ailment. Another comment outright questioned the authenticity of her appearance, asserting, “Those cannot be her legs.”

While some viewers couched their critiques in mock concern, the overarching tone was unmistakably harsh — an echo of the critical lens that continues to follow Meghan Markle regardless of context.

When it comes to backlash, the Duchess of Sussex is certainly no stranger to garnering intense scrutiny. In fact, earlier this month (June), she faced heated reactions to the lighthearted dance video she shared while heavily pregnant.

In the playful and comedic Instagram post, the mom of two and her husband, Prince Harry, showed off their dancing skills to Starrkeisha’s “The Baby Momma Dance” from Meghan’s hospital room. After receiving vitriol online, Meghan opened up about the video during an interview.

In the viral clip, Meghan stands front and center next to the hospital bed, awaiting her cue, as Harry adjusts the camera before slipping off to the side, just out of view.

The Duchess, wearing a simple black dress and cradling her baby bump, then flashes a knowing look to the lens as she waits for the beat to drop.

The moment the music kicks in, she springs to life, rolling her shoulders, raising her arms, and rhythmically swaying her hips, committing to the spirited choreography.

Before long, Harry joins her on screen, dancing with robotic movements. Meghan then drops into a low squat, and Harry gamely follows, attempting to match her energy as they both groove in tandem.

While Harry moves in and out of the frame, Meghan remains the magnetic focus throughout, her unfiltered joy anchoring the scene. The rest of the video continues with Meghan dancing with gusto, hands in the air, on her hips, and sometimes on her belly, as her husband moves along with her.

The Duchess captioned the video with a nod to both the hilarity and the hope behind the moment, writing, “Four years ago today, this also happened. Both of our children were a week past their due dates… so when spicy food, all that walking, and acupuncture didn’t work — there was only one thing left to do! 😂.”

Reflecting on the dancing clip during her appearance on “Aspire with Emma Grede,” Meghan offered a candid take on what the video means to her.

Seated across from Emma Grede, a hugely successful entrepreneur, the Duchess of Sussex revealed that the post was far more than a fleeting moment of levity. “Did you see my ‘Baby Momma’ dance?” she asked, laughing with Emma. Meghan’s video wasn’t choreographed or staged — it was simply her, captured in a moment of joyful abandon.

“That wasn’t yesterday, that was four years ago,” Meghan noted. “So it’s also a really great reminder that with all the noise or whatever people do, there’s still a whole life, a real, authentic, fun life that’s happening behind the scenes.”

The interview took on a confessional tone as Meghan spoke freely about her relationship with social media, past and present. Gone were the filters, talking points, and polished press releases. In their place was a woman reclaiming her narrative.

“I don’t think there’s any value either in being so rehearsed and just having your talking points,” she shared. “Just talk.” Meghan also spoke about her return to social media, stating that she only relaunched her personal account in January of this year, after a long hiatus that predated even Instagram Stories.

“The last time I was on social, Boomerang was around,” she divulged, recalling her reentry into the digital world. Without lighting kits or production teams, the Duchess described cobbling together content in real time, embracing the imperfections and learning curves with a light touch.

“I don’t have key lights and all of that […] I don’t know if you need it,” she said. “I think if part of it is just being able to authentically share […] the things that are happening, that I think someone might be able to laugh with or enjoy or be inspired by, then I wanna do that in a way that feels like I can still have my hands on it and not be overproduced.”

Her return to social media, she emphasized, wasn’t about branding or business — at least not on her personal account. “It was a great way to get my voice back,” Meghan explained. “I’m just grateful that now, being back on social as well, I have a place where I can share it on my own terms.”

For the Duchess, her digital presence is less about influence and more about joy. “That is the intention of my handle,” she concluded.

While Meghan has joyfully embraced sharing moments like her pregnancy video on her own carefree terms, the public didn’t hesitate to scrutinize the post and make strong speculations about it.

The video quickly gained attention on Instagram, where Meghan has amassed over three million followers. Though comments on the post were disabled, it received thousands of likes and became widely discussed across other social media platforms.

Many people expressed disbelief and skepticism about Meghan’s appearance in the video. One person wrote, “Does she have a pillow under her dress?” Another noted, “That bump doesn’t look real.”

Some questioned the authenticity of her baby bump. One commenter stated, “Looks like a pillow, don’t have anything against her but it really looks fake, I had children and you certainly can’t move like that giving birth [sic].”

Another echoed that sentiment, “The stomach doesn’t just look right.. can someone please rectify if iam wrong [sic]??”

“I’m a midwife and bumps don’t move like that??? [sic]” read another remark. Others described the bump as unnatural, with one person saying, “The bump looks like she has clothes inside.”

Despite the criticism, not all responses were negative. Some praised the clip, calling it lighthearted and fun. One fan remarked, “This is great.” Another added, “Nothing cringey here. Cute.”

In sharing the video, Meghan brought attention back to a private chapter of her life, but it also rekindled public debate over past controversies and appearances.That scrutiny echoes sentiments from just months earlier, when a photo of Princess Lilibet — featured on Meghan’s lifestyle brand website — stirred similar conversations online.

The photo, which was previously displayed prominently on Meghan’s website, “As Ever,” showcased a serene mother-daughter moment. As a rebranding from “American Riviera Orchard,” the site featured this heartfelt image on its main page.

In the image, Meghan and Lilibet walked hand-in-hand across a lush field, with palm trees and the ocean creating a dreamy backdrop.

Both were dressed in flowing white outfits that caught the breeze and mirrored the movement of their hair. Lilibet’s striking ginger locks, a clear trait from her father, stood out as they flew behind her.

Some eagle-eyed netizens scrutinized the image as one wondered, “Is it me.. or does the arm at the back look all wrong.. [sic]?” Another person questioned the lighting, “The shadow is all wrong. Why is there a shadow of a foot in between Lilibet?”

Others were convinced something was off with the edit, with someone remarking, “That is a VERY BAD Photoshop. Meghan looks like her legs are on backwards.” Another person concurred, “Shadows are going both ways on this bad photoshop job. Trees one way. People the other way 🤨.”

However, one fan relished the moment, gushing, “Beautiful.” Another admirer wrote, “Princess Lilibet is a little Star! 🌟 😌.” One supporter was focused on their outfits, asking, “I’d like to know what dresses they’re wearing, they look beautiful.”

Meanwhile, Meghan’s rebranding move drew praise, with a fan commending, “Congratulations! Being your authentic self no [sic] matter what! I LOVE It!” Meghan’s lifestyle brand focuses on food, gardening, and thoughtful living.