Meghan Markle has been mummy-shamed for the first time after polo outing with Archie

Publish Date: Saturday, 13 July 2019, 11:47AM

Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton made a surprise appearance to cheer on their husbands as they competed in the King Power Royal Charity Polo Day on Wednesday.

But while the Duchess of Cambridge was praised for looking at ease while she watched the match and looked after her and Prince William's three children, Prince George, five, Princess Charlotte, four, and Prince Louis, 14 months.

Critics on social media have shamed the Duchess of Sussex after photos of her carrying baby Archie were posted online.

While the 37-year-old former actress can be seen affectionately cradling her 9-week old son, many attacked the new mum for "awkwardly" holding the royal tot.

"Meghan looks like she's about to drop him," one person wrote.

"She's gonna drop that baby," someone else added.

"Meghan doesn't know how to carry her own baby! Such a shame," a third chimed in.

"You can tell she doesn't even take care of her own kid. What kind of mother holds their baby like that," another decided to say.

Other people were less worried about how Archie was being held by his mum and more worried about his clothing.

"She should have put a hat and socks on the poor baby," one wrote.

Following the mummy-shaming, many users rushed to her defence.

"I seriously dislike this girl but you can't put her down because she's not a pro at holding a baby," someone said. "She's still new to it and we've all held out babies awkwardly."

"She could be a natural at home but she's probably trying to shelter from the cameras and the judgment," she added. "I'm guessing no one can see it from that point of view since you are all perfect parents."

"She's a brand new mother. Stop the damn mum-shaming! Jesus," another person said.

The Duchess of Sussex is currently on maternity leave following the boy's birth in May.

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