00:00Meghan Markle reportedly refuses DNA tests as rumors swirl around her children's royal lineage.
00:06The royal drama just hit a new low, and this time, the palace has officially asked for a DNA test for Archie and Meghan Markle.
00:15Harry and Meghan may live thousands of miles away from Buckingham Palace, but they remain at the center of royal speculation.
00:22Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, have grown up largely out of the spotlight in California.
00:29But, despite the couple's efforts to protect their privacy, whispers continue to swirl about the children's connection to the royal family.
00:38Meghan has allegedly refused requests for DNA testing to confirm her children's royal lineage.
00:44While there's no evidence suggesting anything other than Harry and Meghan's own account of their family, the rumors have refused to fall off, especially in royal watching circles where doubts and theories thrive.
00:55Archie's birth in London triggered speculation after Meghan skipped the traditional hospital photo op.
01:02Archie Harrison, Mountbatten, Windsor, now officially Prince Archie of Sussex, was born on May 6, 2019, in London.
01:10From the moment Meghan and Harry introduced him to the world, he became a figure of fascination.
01:16Meghan described her newborn as having the sweetest temperament and said he was really calm.
01:21But, even at that time, some observers questioned why details about the birth were so carefully managed.
01:29Harry and Meghan were determined to maintain privacy, a departure from the traditional hospital photo op expected of royal mothers.
01:37That decision, though personal, sparked gossip, with critics claiming the couple had something to hide.
01:43Lilibet's California birth sparked demands for proof, because she wasn't born under royal doctor's supervision.
01:49Two years later, Archie's little sister was born in Santa Barbara, California.
01:54Lilibet Lily, Diana Mountbatten, Windsor, now Princess Lilibet of Sussex, was named in honor of both Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana.
02:03The couple announced her arrival joyfully, thanking the world for its love and support.
02:08Still, because Lily was born outside of the UK and away from royal doctors, skeptics immediately cast doubt.
02:16Some went as far as suggesting DNA tests were necessary to prove she was Harry's biological child.
02:23Meghan, according to insiders, has flatly refused such invasive requests, calling them offensive and unnecessary.
02:30King Charles' accession gave Archie and Lilibet their titles, intensifying questions over royal protocol.
02:38Archie and Lilibet didn't receive their prince and princess titles at birth, because Queen Elizabeth II was still on the throne.
02:45But when King Charles became monarch in 2022, both children gained their official royal styles as grandchildren of the sovereign.
02:54This move, while standard royal protocol, set off another wave of chatter.
02:59Theorists argued that the titles should only be confirmed with genetic proof,
03:03while Meghan and Harry's supporters said the calls were cruel and rooted in prejudice.
03:09The Sussexes reportedly ignored these demands, choosing instead to quietly add the titles to their children's passports.
03:16Meghan and Harry's decision to hide their children's faces fuels ongoing rumors about what they're keeping secret.
03:22Unlike William and Kate's children, Archie and Lilibet have been kept almost entirely out of public view.
03:29Meghan and Harry rarely share full photos of their children,
03:33instead offering carefully curated glimpses in documentaries, holiday cards, or controlled social media posts.
03:40To fans, this proves the Sussexes are simply being protective parents.
03:45But to critics, the lack of transparency adds fuel to the fire.
03:50Meghan's refusal to consider DNA testing only makes the chatter louder.
03:55All you want to do as parents is protect them, Meghan told CBS in 2024.
04:00For her, the issue is one of safeguarding her kids, not appeasing online rumors.
04:06Archie's curiosity at the Invictus Games shows he is growing into a thoughtful young prince, despite the rumors.
04:12Despite the speculation, Archie and Lily are living a relatively normal California childhood.
04:19Archie has already shown curiosity about the world, asking questions about Harry's Invictus Games and the veterans it honors.
04:26Lily, meanwhile, has been seen baking bagels with her mother and celebrating birthdays with friends at the Sussexes' Montecito home.
04:33For Meghan and Harry, these moments reflect what they wanted most,
04:36the chance to raise their children outside the suffocating glare of royal life.
04:40They've both spoken about wanting to avoid repeating the mistakes of their own parents,
04:45and instead, give Archie and Lily a loving, stable upbringing.
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