The air of mystery surrounding the birth of Archie Mountbatten-Windsor, the son of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, has left many people wondering about the truth behind the events that took place in May 2019.
The confusion began with Meghan’s ever-changing baby bump, leading some to question whether Archie was really born at Portland Hospital in London.
Adding to the intrigue, the palace did not announce anything about the birth until 2pm in the afternoon, despite Archie being born at 5.26am that morning.
The announcement itself was misleading, suggesting that Meghan had just gone into labor when, in reality, she and Harry were already home with their newborn.
This decision to delay the announcement and break from royal tradition angered Prince William, Harry’s older brother, who had promptly presented each of his children to the public after their births.
However, Harry and Meghan consciously chose to challenge this tradition.
Rumors about the use of a surrogate began to circulate, and Benjamin Smallbrook-Ancora, a well-connected source, suggested this to the Royal Communications Office.
However, no confirmation or denial was given, leaving the speculation to grow.
When Meghan announced her pregnancy, she deliberately provided a vague due date in spring, which only fueled the suspicions.
Journalists seized on this information, claiming it as evidence of a suspicious pregnancy and leaked details about the use of a surrogate.
The media had obtained more information than Meghan intended to disclose.
Despite the secrecy, Archie’s arrival on May 6th, 2019, was confirmed by some journalists who claimed he had been brought to the hospital by taxi.
However, reporters soon realized that something was amiss.
The Royal Communications Office shut them out, refusing to provide any further details.
This unusual behavior surrounding a royal birth sparked intrigue and curiosity.
In a press release, the palace initially stated that Meghan was currently in labor, even though it had already happened hours earlier.
The media and the public were being deceived.
Questions were raised, and the palace was pressed for answers, but once again, silence prevailed.
Traditionally, the royal mother is photographed on the hospital steps shortly after giving birth.
However, Meghan insisted that the birth should not be announced until they had returned home.
This decision was unexpected, considering Meghan’s usual desire for publicity.
Further inconsistencies arose, including comments made by Prince Harry about seeing a child change so much in the first two weeks.
This statement puzzled many, leading to speculation about Archie’s actual age.
Did he arrive earlier than previously disclosed?
Archie’s public debut occurred two or three days after his birth, raising more questions about Harry’s slip of the tongue or accidental revelation during a press conference.
It became apparent that Archie had arrived sometime in late April, contradicting the initial narrative.
The surrogacy rumors were set aside momentarily, but another question emerged: where was Archie born, at the hospital or at home?
While it was initially reported that Meghan had a home birth, the birth certificate states Portland Hospital as the place of birth.
Conflicting reports surfaced in May 2021, suggesting that Meghan had indeed wanted a hospital birth.
In addition to the confusion surrounding the birthplace, there were also reports that Meghan preferred female doctors.
This preference raised eyebrows, as there is nothing inherently wrong with male obstetricians and physicians.
The enigma surrounding Archie’s birth continues to perplex many, leaving unanswered questions about the events that unfolded in May 2019.
The secrecy, inconsistencies, and refusal to address rumors have only added to the mystery.
As the public seeks clarity, the truth behind Archie’s birth remains shrouded in uncertainty.
