The British royal family is often associated with centuries-old traditions, formal events, and ceremonial protocol. Yet moments of humor and authenticity can capture public imagination just as powerfully.
In June 2025, a playful video by British television personalities Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo, inspired by Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s well-known “Baby Momma Dance” clip, received an unexpectedly warm and lighthearted reaction from the official Royal Family Instagram account.
This episode, widely discussed online, reflects not only the popularity of Harry and Meghan’s original video but also the ability of modern royals and their supporters to embrace humor and relatable moments in a changing media landscape.
Meghan Markle’s Original “Baby Momma Dance” Video
Meghan Markle’s own video that inspired the parody was shared on her personal Instagram in early June 2025. It was a throwback to her pregnancy with Princess Lilibet.
The video, set to Starrkeisha’s viral song “The Baby Momma Dance,” showed Meghan in a hospital room dancing joyfully to encourage labor, with Prince Harry joining in playfully. The post quickly went viral, with many viewers praising its candid, unfiltered tone and the couple’s sense of humor during what was a personal and emotional time.
Meghan’s caption noted that both of her children had arrived after their due dates and described dancing as a lighthearted final effort to help induce labor.
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BBC News Coverage of Meghan and Harry’s Family Life
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NPR: Meghan Markle’s Approach to Social Media
Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo’s Parody
On June 25, 2025, Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo, both known for their roles on British television, posted a humorous recreation of Meghan and Harry’s dance. Sophie, herself pregnant at the time, and Jamie filmed their parody on a staircase that resembled Buckingham Palace’s iconic red-carpeted interior.
The video, shared on Jamie’s Instagram account, was captioned with playful text referencing the arrival of their own baby. The couple’s lighthearted approach and clear affection delighted their fans, earning tens of thousands of likes.
Their parody paid tribute to the original by carefully mimicking the choreography and tone of Meghan and Harry’s viral moment while celebrating their own family milestone.
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Instagram/JamieLaing
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BBC: Celebrity Culture and Social Media
The Royal Family’s Playful Response
One of the most widely discussed aspects of Jamie and Sophie’s parody was the reaction it received from the official Royal Family Instagram account.
Commenting directly on the video, the Royal Family’s verified account wrote a simple, cheeky message that was interpreted as an acknowledgment of the humor and a nod of approval. The comment, quickly liked thousands of times, sparked a wave of amused responses from the public.
This exchange offered a rare glimpse into how the institution can interact informally and with good humor on social media, showing a willingness to engage in modern online culture in a positive and relatable way.
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Royal Family Official Instagram
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BBC News: The Royal Family’s Use of Social Media
Meghan Markle’s Reflections on Sharing Personal Moments
Just weeks before the parody video went viral, Meghan Markle spoke about the original “Baby Momma Dance” clip during an appearance on the video series Aspire with Emma Grede, posted online in June 2025.
In their conversation, Meghan reflected on the meaning behind the video. She described it as a reminder of real, joyful moments away from public scrutiny. She emphasized that sharing it was about authenticity and owning her story on her own terms, rather than a polished or curated image.
Meghan also discussed returning to Instagram after a long break. She noted that social media can be a freeing way to reclaim one’s voice, so long as it remains personal and genuine. She explained her goal of sharing content without overproduction, making space for moments that might inspire laughter, joy, or connection.
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YouTube: Aspire with Emma Grede
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Vogue: Meghan Markle on Social Media
The Broader Role of Social Media in Royal Storytelling
The exchange among Meghan, Harry, their supporters, and the wider royal family highlights how social media has transformed royal storytelling.
While the royal family’s official channels often focus on formal engagements and state events, they have also increasingly embraced a more personal, human approach. Posts featuring behind-the-scenes photos, humorous captions, and informal moments help make the royals more relatable to modern audiences.
At the same time, individual members of the family—particularly Harry and Meghan, who stepped back from senior royal duties in 2020—have used their personal accounts to share their perspectives directly with the public. Meghan’s Instagram post exemplified this approach, using the platform to tell her own story in her own words.
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BBC News: Harry and Meghan Step Back
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Royal.uk: The Royal Family and Social Media
A Lighthearted Moment in a Complex Family Story
It’s no secret that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s relationship with the royal family has faced challenges, particularly since their move to California and their decision to step back as senior working royals.
Nevertheless, moments like the Royal Family Instagram’s playful response to Jamie and Sophie’s parody demonstrate that there can still be space for humor, acknowledgment, and even a kind of digital bridge between different parts of the royal world.
Rather than signaling any deep policy shift, such lighthearted social media exchanges show the monarchy’s ability to adapt and engage with modern culture while maintaining its traditions.
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BBC News: Harry and Meghan’s Role
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The Guardian: The Royal Family and Modern Media
Conclusion: Humor, Humanity, and the Modern Royal Image
The playful exchange between Jamie Laing, Sophie Habboo, and the Royal Family’s official account, inspired by Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s original dance video, offered royal watchers a rare moment of shared humor.
It highlighted how social media can humanize even the most formal institutions, showing that behind the traditions and ceremonies lie people who can laugh, celebrate, and recognize the personal milestones of others.
For Meghan and Harry, the viral “Baby Momma Dance” clip was an authentic, personal moment that resonated with many. For Jamie and Sophie, it was a chance to celebrate their own growing family with humor and homage. And for the royal family’s social media team, a single friendly comment was enough to show that the monarchy can engage warmly with the world of memes and modern online culture.
