The Duchess of Sussex was thrilled to share fun moments in the kitchen with her husband and children while making thumbprint cookies.

Meghan Markle recently shared a compilation video of a family baking session with Prince Harry and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. However, fans were quick to comment on the changing appearances of both Archie and Lilibet, particularly their hair and size.

Meghan captioned the compilation video, “When making thumbprint cookies at home becomes a family affair! Thanks @_heartmom_ & @clarewaightkeller for the love and extra set of hands! ❤️.”

In the video, a girl who appears to be Lilibet wears purple pants and a headband as she stands on a step stool to participate. Toward the end of the montage, Meghan is seen giving Archie a kiss on the head. The family’s dog, Pula, also makes a brief appearance, licking her lips as a mixer whirs on the counter.

Meghan also invited some friends to join the baking session, including Kelly McKee Zajfen, founder of Alliance of Moms, and Clare Waight Keller, the designer behind her 2018 royal wedding gown.

The thumbprint cookies Meghan, her family, and friends made looked delightful, with golden, buttery dough cradling a glossy center of vibrant red jam. Their neatly pressed shapes and rich color made them a visually appealing treat. The Duchess appeared to use her signature raspberry jam for the homemade treats.

Fans reacted to Meghan Markle’s clip, with most comments being about Archie and Lilibet’s appearance. One person was skeptical, writing, “This is not Archie. This child looks small for a 5 year old [sic]. Fake.” Another individual noticed inconsistencies, commenting, “He looks different in every photo.”

Curiosity about their sizes also surfaced, with someone asking, “Wonder why the girl looked bigger than the boy.” Another person with doubts stated, “That does not look like a 3 year old girl or 5 years old boy [sic].” One fan speculated, “Photoshopped these are different child [sic] every time!”

A keen observer pointed out a hairstyle change, “Wow. Last Halloween his hair was very very curly. Now straight as a board. Interesting.” A person with similar views, penned, “Blonde hair but she says Lilibet has red hair?” Meanwhile, one netizen had a different take, remarking, “He has red hair as his dad, I see 😍 .”

Meghan and Harry have mostly kept Archie and Princess Lilibet out of the public eye but the kids have been making an appearance in the Duchess’s social media ever since she launched her new Instagram page in January 2025.

On International Women’s Day Meghan shared a heartwarming social media post celebrating her mom and acknowledging other women in the world. Amid the Instagram carousel, she shared a heartwarming father-daughter moment between Harry and Lilibet. This picture sparked strong reactions online about the little girl’s safety.

In the image, the Duke of Sussex sits on a boat with his little girl nestled securely in his arms. Wearing a casual white t-shirt, striped shorts, and a backward cap, he leans in close to his daughter, who is dressed in a vibrant pink top and floral-patterned pants.

The scene is a tender one—Harry, wearing sunglasses, presses his cheek to Lilibet’s head, exuding warmth and protection. With calm waters stretching behind them and a bright blue sky dotted with soft clouds, the moment captures a rare glimpse of their private family life.

Meghan’s Instagram carousel for International Women’s Day wasn’t just about her daughter—it was a heartfelt tribute to the women who have shaped her life. One of the images featured Meghan with her mother, Doria Ragland, both beaming in a dimly lit event setting.

The warm, candid snapshot highlighted the mother-daughter bond they have shared over the years, with Meghan looking radiant in a black dress as she leaned in beside her mom.

Another photo in the carousel captured a more playful and romantic side of Meghan’s life. In the picture, she and Harry are seen embracing on a sun-kissed beach, laughing as waves lapped at their feet.

Meghan, dressed in a flowing black dress and a wide-brimmed white hat, leaned forward as Harry, in casual shorts and a t-shirt, wrapped his arms around her from behind. The carefree and intimate moment between the couple added another layer to the post’s overarching theme—love, partnership, and the people who stand beside us through life’s journey.

The cover image in Meghan’s post showcased a black-and-white throwback photo of her as a young girl with her mother, setting the tone for the entire tribute. In the nostalgic snapshot, a curly-haired Meghan can be seen crouching beside Doria, seemingly engaged in an activity together in an outdoor park setting.

“Happy International Women’s Day! Celebrating the strong women around us & the girls with dreams who will become women with vision. Also thanking those who uplift us every day,” captioned Meghan alongside the post.

The photo of Harry and Princess Lilibet on the boat may have been intended as a heartwarming father-daughter moment, but online, it quickly became the center of heated debate.

Many people took issue with what they saw as a glaring safety concern—Lilibet’s lack of a life vest while out on the water. “That’s insane!” one person exclaimed, while another echoed the concern, “OMG! So unsafe.”

Others pointed to potential legal issues, with one remarking, “Looks like the child is on a boat without a life jacket. Just a little irresponsible and illegal.” The sentiment was reinforced by another commenter who stated, “Totally irresponsible to have a small child in a boat without a life jacket.”

While continuing to emphasize the importance of water safety, someone else chastised the parents by highlighting that even pet owners prioritize their pets’ safety when riding on boats.

The concern continued, with yet another person pointing out how crazy the situation looked. A netizen on X expressed the importance of the entire family needing to wear life vests, while a fellow observer questioned whether there were legal requirements being overlooked.

The recent widely discussed photo of Lilibet and her dad isn’t the first instance that Meghan has shared media of her daughter. Not too long ago, the Duchess of Sussex gave her followers another glimpse of the little girl in a playful moment with tennis legend Serena Williams.

The video appeared on Meghan’s Instagram Stories. It added excitement to the then-upcoming launch of her Netflix series, “With Love, Meghan,” which premiered on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

In the heartwarming clip, the little princess looked adorable in a pink outfit as she enjoyed a game with her “auntie” Serena. The pair played a customized version of the classic board game “Candy Land.” The personalized set featured a pastel pink design, with “Archie & Lili” written at the top.

The video was accompanied by Bill Withers’ classic song “Lovely Day” and an overlaid caption emphasizing the special moment and expressing Meghan’s love for Serena.

In a follow-up post, Meghan continued to build anticipation for her new show. The since-expired story included text that outlined how many days were left until the series premiered.

Lilibet’s outfit, shown in the video, also caught attention. She wore pink floral leggings paired with a matching T-shirt. The leggings were identified as the Girls Print Leggings from The Children’s Place.

In addition to Lilibet’s cute pink clothing, another element that stood out from the sweet playdate was her hair color.

Some people were puzzled by the glimpse of Meghan and Harry’s daughter, questioning the differences in her hair across various appearances.

One person wondered, “I thought Lilibet had curly hair?..” Another seemed surprised by the apparent change, asking, “How come her hair is a different color from the last rare peek?”

A different observer pointed out the variations, “Why does it never ever look like the same child? Kid goes from flaming redhead to blonde.” Someone else echoed the confusion, “What happened to the red curly hair?”

Another confused spectator questioned, “Why are both their kids have such a straight hair[sic]?” Adding to the speculation, one person asked, “Where is her daughters waist length hair from a previous picture [sic]?”