Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been living their lives far away from the Royal Family for five years now. After spending some time in Toronto, they settled in the peaceful surroundings of Montecito, California. Their time in Canada seemed to leave a lasting impression on Harry.
Recently, Meghan shared a video celebrating a victory by the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Toronto Blue Jays in the World Series. But some folks have taken to criticizing the Duchess, suggesting the clip might not be entirely genuine.
Since stepping aside from their royal duties in 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s daily lives have seen a huge transformation. Their California lifestyle is a world apart, with Harry seemingly discovering new hobbies and interests along the way, including a newfound enthusiasm for baseball.
The couple had a brief stint in Toronto before they decided to make Montecito their permanent base, finding solace in its close proximity to Los Angeles. Harry and Meghan have often been spotted enjoying concerts and sports events in the local area.
Just last week, they were seen at the Dodgers’ game against the Blue Jays. Although they didn’t attend the decisive match in person, they watched the final game at home. The Dodgers emerged victorious, sparking Meghan’s jubilant video post where she could be seen cheering while Harry sat in the background, appearing less enthused.
Accusations of a “Staged” Celebration
Meghan Markle celebrated the Dodgers’ World Series win from her home’s theater room alongside husband Prince Harry and a friend. Here’s a clip from the winning moment, shared to her Instagram Stories! pic.twitter.com/9gEcKcQEZL
— JustJared.com (@JustJared) November 2, 2025
Rather than garnering the positive attention Meghan might have hoped for, her black-and-white video received backlash. Critics accused her of staging the moment, with some users expressing their disapproval on Instagram.
The video featured Meghan celebrating the Dodgers’ win in her home theater room, accompanied by Harry and a friend. Some perceived this as a premeditated act.
“Is it typical to set up a camera for yet another contrived narrative when you’re Meghan Markle? It’s all very cringe-worthy,” one commenter shared.
Another follower questioned Harry’s awareness, asking if he understood Meghan was taping his every reaction in their private home, ready to share it as she pleases.
The criticism included remarks like, “It looks so staged! She seems completely ridiculous,” and “Utterly FAKE and EMBARRASSING! It’s enough to make anyone uncomfortable,” as noted by some viewers.
What’s your take on the video of Meghan celebrating the Dodgers’ win? Do you think it was authentic or staged? Feel free to share your opinions in the comments.
