Meghan Markle , 44, posted a photo of her best friend Kelly McKee Zajfen’s newborn son, Jack Oliver Zajfen, on Instagram Stories just hours before the Royal Family’s Trooping the Colour appearance. The image shows Meghan embracing the baby and pecking him on the head, accompanied by the caption, “We know I love a redhead,” and a joke that the baby is not hers.

Meghan’s Instagram Move Comes Amid Trooping the Colour Countdown

According to the source, Meghan shared the photo on Instagram Stories following her visit to Kelly, a former model and co‑founder of Alliance of Moms, who gave birth to Jack earlier this year. the post arrived less than a day before the Royal Family’s appearance at Trooping the Colour, a key event in the King’s official birthday celebrations.

Contrast With Meghan’s Past Social‑Media Stance on Children

Meghan has previously defended her decision to share images of her own children online, arguing that she protects their privacy by obsuring their faces. The source notes that she recently posted a clear photo of her daughter Lilibet on her fifth birthday, prompting criticism that she was hypocritical. Her spokesman reiterated that she is “protecting her daughter’s privacy while sharing important family moments.”

Kelly McKee Zajfen’s Tragic Loss Adds Emotional Weight

The source reports that Kelly announced her pregnancy in November last year after tragically losing her 9‑year‑old son George to a viral illness in July 2022. Meghan’s post, therefore, carries an emotional undertone, as it follows a period of grief for Kelly.. The Duchess’s support during Kelly’s bereavement included a $5,000 donation to a GoFundMe set up in George’s honour.

Public Reaction and Critics’ Skepticism

British brand expert Nick Ede, quoted in the source,called Meghan’s social‑media strategy “hypocritical,” arguing that she commercialises her platform while preaching privacy for children. Critics question whether Meghan’s recent post undermines her earlier stance on protecting children’s images online.