In a video shared online, Prince Archie, six, and Princess Lilibet, four, were seen enjoying an Easter egg hunt in the gardens of their home in Montecito, California.
The footage captured a cheerful scene, with the children wearing bunny ears, gathering eggs, and even carrying a large stuffed bunny. Meghan also included clips of her chickens, showing herself walking up to a coop, lifting the lid, and revealing a neat collection of eggs.
A Sweet Moment — With Questions
At first glance, the video appeared to be a simple, wholesome look at a family holiday. But it didn’t take long for some viewers to begin questioning certain details — particularly the appearance of the eggs shown in the coop.
One critic wrote on X: “Anyone who owns chickens know when they lay eggs they NEVER come out this clean. Why does Meghan Markle LIE about EVERYTHING?!”
Another added: “They are shiny like plastic.”
A different commenter compared them to decorations, saying: “I have a basket full of fake eggs which I use as decoration for Easter and they look exactly like these eggs.”
Others also pointed out the unusual look, with one person noting: “They look almost pearlized. Freshly laid eggs don’t look that way.”
Defending the Duchess
Not everyone agreed with the criticism. Some viewers quickly pushed back, offering alternative explanations.
One suggested: “Who is going to explain… those 2 white eggs are probably the chocolate eggs she hid for her two children to find on Easter Day?”
Others with firsthand experience of raising chickens also weighed in. One wrote: “I will have to disagree with you on this one. I have a small flock of silkies and other breeds and 90% of my eggs come out pristine and I don’t need to wash. Maybe it’s smaller flocks and less stress?”
Another defended the scene, saying: “As I chicken owner myself, I have to disagree. My chickens pretty much always lay clean eggs, except when the weather was bad and they have muddy feet.”
A further comment backed this up with personal evidence: “I’m no fan of hers, but mine come out clean pretty often. A lot of the time they’re disgusting too, but it’s also common for them to be clean. This was from Easter morning!”
Criticism Beyond the Eggs
The debate didn’t stop at the eggs. Some viewers also questioned the overall tone of the video, with one critic calling the Easter post “sad.”