Why Some Royal Watchers Are Convinced Meghan Markle Has Been Lying About Her Height

Meghan Markle's height is reported to be 5'6," but some fans online have been speculating that this is not her true height. Due to pictures that depict the Duchess of Sussex next to her husband, Prince Harry, and showcase a major height difference between the two, some of the public is starting to believe Meghan is shorter than she initially stated. 

For years, there have been questions from the press regarding Meghan's height and why she would often appear much shorter than other royal family members. However, Meghan has reportedly gone to many lengths to hide her true height. Meghan almost always wears heels to add a couple of inches, although she still looks short next to Harry. Another alleged strategy is choosing clothing that gives the appearance of height. Photographer Glenn Gratton told the outlet Femail (via Yahoo!), "The shape of [her] skirts ... give the optical illusion to make her look taller than she actually is," further showcasing just how intent Meghan has been on gaining a few inches. This is an excellent fashion trick to look taller and creates more doubt surrounding Meghan's true stature. 

Prince Harry's height is allegedly 6'2," and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is reportedly 5'6," however, many people online have noted that Harry appears much taller than her. Some folks believe that if Meghan was actually 5'6," she wouldn't be so dwarfed by him in photos. 

One user took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to exclaim that they do not buy Meghan's supposed height. "5'6" my raw hide!" they wrote. "Isn't Harry only 6'1" without lifts?" Another X user also took to the platform to examine a photo of the royal couple during a candid public appearance. "I checked this picture of Meghan and Harry," they said, going on to explain that they were standing straight and Meghan was wearing flats in the picture they used for reference. "If Harry is 6'1 (186 cm), then Meghan must be no more than 5'3 (162 cm)," the user claimed. 

It is worth noting that while many of these online users made their judgments based on Harry standing at 6'1," most reports say he is an inch taller than that. Although many have their doubts about Meghan and Harry's height, none of these speculations have been confirmed.