Prince Harry and Daughter Lilibet Spotted at July 4th Parade, but Controversy Surrounds Their Attire

Prince Harry was recently seen celebrating July 4th near their Montecito home with his daughter Lilibet, marking the first public appearance of the young royal.

The Duke of Sussex brought Lilibet to a 4th of July parade in Montecito, California, where they were accompanied by Meghan Markle and their son, Archie.

The event drew attention as onlookers captured photos of the family enjoying the festivities.

In one particular photo shared by an eyewitness with the Post, Prince Harry can be seen proudly holding Lilibet while they watch the parade.

Lilibet donned a patriotic blue and white floral dress, complemented by red Mary Jane shoes.

Interestingly, these shoes bear a striking resemblance to the ones Prince Harry wore as a child in the mid-80s.

They also resemble the red shoes Princess Charlotte wore during her toddler years in 2017.

Lilibet completed her outfit with lacy white knee socks, a navy ribbon, and adorable red pigtails.

However, amidst the joyous occasion, an anonymous individual claiming to be Lilibet's biological mother took to Twitter to denounce Meghan Markle's alleged mistreatment of their daughter.

The supposed mother accused Meghan of forcing Lilibet to wear woolen socks in hot weather.

This revelation has sparked controversy and raised questions about Meghan's parenting choices.

Some observers have even suggested that Meghan may have staged the entire event to mimic an image of Princess Charlotte.

Speculation arises as to whether this was part of Meghan's plan to portray an idealized image of their family.

However, Prince Harry's expression in the photos seems to convey a sense of unhappiness or discomfort, suggesting that he may not support Meghan's alleged mistreatment of their child.

Critics argue that dressing Lilibet in such formal attire, reminiscent of outfits worn by members of the royal family, was inappropriate for a seaside town like Santa Monica on the 4th of July in Southern California.

They believe that Meghan may have chosen these clothes for the sake of public consumption and clickbait, rather than considering the comfort of their daughter.

Furthermore, Meghan had previously mocked similar outfits as old-fashioned and restrictive.

Additionally, concerns have been raised about Lilibet's comfort in her attire.

Given the hot weather in Southern California, many find it puzzling why she was dressed in a long-sleeved dress, knee socks, and shoes.

Some speculate that the knee socks may have caused discomfort or even heat rash for the young princess.

Observing the photo closely, it appears that she may be frowning due to the heat.

It is worth noting that American children rarely wear such formal outfits in everyday situations.

Moreover, after the photo of Lilibet was shared on social media, some eagle-eyed individuals pointed out possible photoshopped details.

These alterations aimed to make Lilibet resemble both the Spencer and Markle families.

This discovery has added another layer of intrigue to the already controversial situation.

Critics have also raised questions about the authenticity of the photos.

They argue that the Sussexes often stage seemingly candid moments but always seem to be spotted by the same paid photographers or random individuals.