Meghan Markle is facing backlash once again, with critics accusing her of attempting a “PR cleanup” after sharing family footage from Disneyland—just days after she was widely criticized for posting a video of herself twerking in a hospital room while pregnant with Princess Lilibet.
Disneyland Adventure Raises Eyebrows
On Friday evening, Meghan shared a collection of photos and videos from a recent two-day trip to Disneyland, where she and Prince Harry enjoyed time with their children, Archie and Lilibet. In the footage, Meghan is seen wearing Minnie Mouse ears and smiling as the family explores the theme park and enjoys various attractions.
The children’s faces were concealed with heart emojis to protect their privacy, but that didn’t stop some social media users from calling the post an obvious attempt at damage control following the controversial hospital video.
“Damage Control Ain’t Working”
Online users weren’t convinced by the cheerful Disneyland content. Many quickly labeled it as a strategic move to shift public attention away from the now-infamous twerking video.
One user on X (formerly Twitter) commented, “Damage control ain’t working.” Another added, “Using happiest place on earth to make us forget about that cringe. Nope not happening.”
Other reactions were similarly scathing: “Not going to work—the other video will remain in the universe forever like their Netflix one.” Another user wrote, “It’s not working. No one can unsee the video of her in the hospital.”
Princess Diana Comparison Draws Criticism
One social media user took the critique a step further, suggesting Meghan was intentionally invoking images of Princess Diana’s famous family outing to a water park in the early ’90s. “Of course there would be a water slide. A remake of Princess Diana on a water slide with her two boys. Figures,” they wrote.
The reference recalls a well-known 1993 trip when Princess Diana took young Prince William and Prince Harry to Walt Disney World in Florida shortly after her separation from Prince Charles—a rare public moment of joy for the family at the time.
Family Fun Meets Public Skepticism
Despite the negative attention, the Sussex family’s Disneyland trip included several sweet moments, including Archie and Lilibet meeting Elsa from Frozen and enjoying classic rides like the carousel. Meghan shared her gratitude in a caption: “Thank you @disneyland for giving our family two days of pure joy!” accompanied by Peggy Lee’s “It’s a Good Day.”
Photos also showed the family fully embracing the Disney spirit, donning Mickey Mouse ears and visiting attractions like Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, the rebranded Splash Mountain.
Controversial Hospital Video Still Lingers
The Disneyland post follows intense criticism over a recent video Meghan uploaded of herself dancing in a hospital room while heavily pregnant with Lilibet. The footage shows Meghan playfully twerking and calling Harry into the room, where he joins in with a hoodie pulled over his head. The video, apparently intended to show a lighthearted moment during labor, left many viewers confused and unimpressed.
For many royal watchers, the clip stood out as one of the more unorthodox ways a royal has ever marked a birthday or pregnancy—one that some say has left a lasting impression that a family trip to Disneyland may not so easily erase.