Fact check: Did Meghan Markel give birth to children

1. Summary of the results

The overwhelming evidence confirms that Meghan Markle did give birth to children. Multiple sources consistently verify that she has two children: Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]}. The sources provide detailed information about both children's lives and Meghan's experiences as a mother, with some even showing recent glimpses of the children on Meghan's Instagram ^[2]. One source explicitly refers to Meghan as a "mom of two" ^[6], further supporting this fact.

The sources also reveal that Meghan has been open about her motherhood journey, discussing how her initial expectations of working motherhood differed from reality - she had "envisioned" giving speeches "with a baby on my hip" but found the actual experience of royal motherhood didn't go as planned ^{[3] [4] [5]}.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question lacks important context about ongoing controversies and speculation surrounding Meghan's pregnancies and births. One source discusses "controversy and speculation surrounding the birth of Meghan Markle's children, including claims of surrogacy" ^[7], though it notes these claims lack conclusive evidence.

Additionally, there are unsubstantiated rumors circulating about Meghan potentially having other children, with one source mentioning "rumors Meghan Markle hid secret daughter" ^[8]. These conspiracy theories appear to be part of broader negative narratives about Meghan within certain circles.

The sources also reveal broader context about public perception, noting that Meghan faces significant criticism from "monarchists" and discussing the ongoing rift between Prince Harry and Prince William ^[9]. This suggests that discussions about Meghan's children often occur within a highly polarized environment where different factions benefit from promoting either positive or negative narratives about the Duchess.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question itself appears neutral and factual, simply asking whether Meghan Markle gave birth to children. However, the context reveals that this seemingly straightforward question exists within an environment of significant misinformation and conspiracy theories.

The analyses show that while the basic fact is well-established, there are deliberate attempts to spread unfounded claims about surrogacy ^[7] and fabricated stories about "secret daughters" ^[8]. These appear to be part of coordinated efforts to undermine Meghan's credibility and motherhood, potentially benefiting those who oppose her integration into the royal family or her influence on public discourse.

The fact that multiple reliable sources need to repeatedly confirm such a basic biographical fact suggests there has been systematic disinformation campaigns targeting Meghan Markle's personal life and family circumstances.