Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, found themselves at the center of a social media storm following the release of a video that captured their public display of affection during the Los Angeles Dodgers’ historic World Series victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. The black-and-white clip, shared on Markle’s Instagram Story, depicted the couple celebrating the Dodgers’ dramatic 11th-inning win at Dodger Stadium. The video appeared to be shot in the couple’s private theater room, with Markle, 44, and Harry, 41, watching the game’s conclusion alongside their friend Kelly Mckee Zajfen. In the footage, Markle was seen shrieking with excitement off camera before running to Harry’s chair to plant a kiss on his lips. The couple then jumped up and down, hugging and clapping, while Harry, who remained seated, chuckled with amusement.
However, the moment quickly became a flashpoint for online critics, who accused the royal couple of staging the scene for public consumption. Social media users took to platforms like X to voice their discontent, with some calling the video ‘fake’ and ‘scripted.’ One user posted a