Conspiracy theorists claim that Meghan Markle's baby bump is fake
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Ever since Meghan Markle wed Prince Harry in a celebrity-studded affair back in May, royal observers have been (not so) patiently waiting for one announcement.
The "we're pregnant!" news came on October 15th, five months after the two wed. The Duke and Duchess had just arrived in Australia, ready to begin their two-week tour of the pacific when Kensington Palace broke the news.
And while eagle-eyed observers had been watching Meghan's belly for any hint of a bump far before the announcement was actually made, the duchess didn't really start showing until the middle of her trip, when she arrived at a state dinner in Fiji with quite a bump.
Over the course of the past several months, royal fans have had the opportunity to watch Meghan's bump grow. The duchess, who is 6 months along in her pregnancy, has frequently chosen to transform regular outfits into maternity wear (from black tie gowns to simple designer selections), all the while developing some backlash for her mom-to-be fashion choices and gestures.
One habit that much of the public can't seem to get past? Meghan's tendency to cradle her baby bump, which, by the way, has been proven to be beneficial for both the baby and the royal.
But the latest criticism of Baby Sussex is, by far, the most extreme. Some conspiracy theorists are claiming that the duchess isn't pregnant at all -- and that her bump is fake. Many social media users have even gone so far as to claim that the Duchess of Sussex is actually wearing an inflatable belly.
Yes, seriously.
Odd deflated bump with hanging strap or lump.... not extra fabric Meghan pic.twitter.com/QXPyZR6Zoj
— korgigirl (@korgigirl1) January 15, 2019
Hon. You’re not helping your case with those images, Meghan. Lol. We all know it’s fake. First your due date fluctuates by MONTHS, then your “baby bump” moves directions, sizes & shapes in DAYS, and then it disappears altogether. We’re not idiots and we’re on to you. pic.twitter.com/pG8h2sNkVG
— Yohana (@XYogui_MonsterX) January 15, 2019
Meghan walking around with a fake baby bump and it hasn't leaked yet? Everything else been leaked. Meghan made Kate cry. Meghan sends emails at 4 in the morning. Like someone is helping Meghan put on a fake belly and it hasn't leaked. 😂 🙏 for u.
— ✨April A Brown❣️💋🍹 (@AprilABrown1) January 13, 2019
"Is it just me or does meghan markle’s bump look fake," wrote one commenter. Said another, "Our baby bump moves directions, sizes & shapes in DAYS, and then it disappears altogether."
A lot of people think she is wearing padding to make it look like she's further along than she actually is, they have a surrogate and don't want to make that public or Meghan is not pregnant at all and is faking it for some reason (unlikely).
— HMQueenDani (@HMQueenDani) January 16, 2019
Some believe Prince Harry & Meghan are using a surrogate as she previously told her ex-husband she could not get pregnant. #RF
— Nirvelli (@NirvelliM) January 19, 2019
Pam please explain exactly what word by word the negativity is you do not like. Meghan is using a surrogate and is not really carrying the baby herself. Having a surrogate is not wrong, but lying to everyone about her carrying the royal baby is wrong.
— dpbrown1953 (@dpbrown1953) January 19, 2019
Meanwhile, others are certain that the former actress is actually using a surrogate. "Some believe Prince Harry & Meghan are using a surrogate as she previously told her ex-husband she could not get pregnant," alleges one tweeter.
h/t IBT
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