Fact check: Did Prince Harry and Meghan Markle use a surrogate for their children?

1. Summary of the results

The analyses reveal a stark divide between unsubstantiated allegations and documented evidence regarding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's children.

Allegations without verification: Several sources present serious claims about surrogacy use, with one source alleging that a woman identified as 'DL' has come forward claiming to be the surrogate for both children, reportedly providing hospital records, financial documents, and NDAs as evidence ^[1]. Another source suggests Meghan's pregnancy journey may have been staged, with rumors of a woman tied to surrogacy speaking out ^[2]. These allegations are described as being fueled by "secrecy and lack of transparency from the couple" ^[3].

Contradictory evidence: However, other sources provide evidence that directly contradicts the surrogate claims. Meghan Markle was documented dancing in a delivery room while trying to induce labor before giving birth to her daughter Lilibet ^{[4] [5]}. One source specifically defends Meghan's actions and criticizes the backlash she received for sharing this personal moment ^[4]. This documented presence in the delivery room and active participation in labor induction would be inconsistent with surrogate use.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question lacks crucial context about who benefits from promoting these surrogacy allegations:

• Media outlets and content creators generating significant engagement and revenue from controversial royal content, as evidenced by multiple YouTube sources covering these claims ^{[2] [1] [6] [7]}
• Critics of the couple who may use these allegations to question their authenticity and credibility
• Royal traditionalists who might benefit from undermining Harry and Meghan's narrative

Missing factual context includes:

• The couple's documented public appearances during pregnancies
• Medical privacy laws that would naturally limit transparency around births
• The difference between speculation based on "body language and nonverbal cues" ^[6] versus actual evidence
• Meghan's personal sharing of her labor experience, including the dancing video that shows her actively participating in the birth process ^{[4] [5]}

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

While the original question appears neutral, the analyses reveal significant misinformation patterns in the surrounding discourse:

• Unverified claims presented as fact: Sources make serious allegations about hospital records and NDAs without independent verification ^[1]
• Speculation presented as evidence: Analysis of "body language" is used to question pregnancy authenticity ^[6]
• Selective omission of contradictory evidence: The surrogacy allegations ignore documented evidence of Meghan's direct participation in labor ^{[4] [5]}

The question itself may inadvertently amplify unsubstantiated claims by treating them as worthy of investigation when the available evidence shows Meghan was physically present and actively participating in at least one birth. The analyses suggest that much of the speculation stems from the couple's desire for privacy rather than actual evidence of deception ^{[3] [7]}.