Overview

• Markle emphasizes “you have to be authentic,” telling Emma Grede the dance shows a “real, authentic, fun life” behind the headlines.
• She notes the footage was filmed in 2021 during her labor induction for Princess Lilibet, not this month’s celebration.
• The Duchess posted the clip on June 4 to mark Lilibet’s fourth birthday and encountered criticism for contradicting her privacy stance alongside praise as relatable parenting.
• Markle expresses gratitude for controlling her own narrative on social media and through her As Ever brand and podcast platforms.
• The reaction—ranging from calls of “fake and cringe” to “parenting goals”—highlights the Sussexes’ ongoing challenge of sharing personal moments under public scrutiny.