When Meghan Markle posted a cheeky throwback video to mark daughter Princess Lilibet’s fourth birthday, the internet had a lot to say. The lighthearted Instagram clip, showing Meghan and Prince Harry dancing—complete with a few twerking moves—in a hospital room just before Lilibet’s birth, quickly went viral.
Meghan captioned the video with playful nostalgia: “Four years ago today, this also happened,” noting that both of her children had arrived late, and after all the usual tricks (spicy food, walks, acupuncture) failed, dancing was the final resort.
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While some fans praised the clip for showing the couple’s down-to-earth side, others found it overly personal. Critics called the moment “cringe” and suggested that some things might be better left private. Meghan, however, has stood by the post. In a recent chat on the Aspire podcast with Emma Grede, she expressed appreciation for being able to share content “on [her] own terms.”
Enter Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo
The story took an unexpected turn this week when Made in Chelsea alums—and soon-to-be parents—Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo uploaded their own version of the “baby dance” moment. The duo visited Buckingham Palace and recreated the twerking scene using the viral “Baby Mama” track.
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Dressed casually and dancing with exaggerated flair on the Palace’s grand red-carpeted staircase (famously built for Queen Victoria), the couple’s antics were clearly intended to be humorous. “They said we couldn’t film in Buckingham Palace,” Jamie joked in the caption.
The Palace Responds — With a Wink
Surprisingly, the Royal Family seemed to take the parody in good spirits. The official royal Instagram account responded in the comments with a playful “We see you.”
To clarify that the reaction was all in good fun, a royal aide reportedly told the press: “I’m sure it was done in a spirit of humor. Of course, Jamie’s ongoing support of The King’s Trust Awards is appreciated—though we wouldn’t recommend all guests try that approach.”
The King’s Trust’s own social media team chimed in too, posting: “All of our attendees are very well behaved.”
Balancing Formality with Fun
The moment reflects a broader shift in how modern royals engage with pop culture and media. While protocol remains important, light-hearted interactions like these show a willingness to loosen up—especially when the humor doesn’t cross into disrespect.
From viral dances to public reactions, it seems the line between royalty and reality TV is blurrier than ever. But for now, both sides seem to be enjoying the show.