Well-versed in the ways that the internet works, the Duchess of Sussex recently shared a photo of her friend's red-haired baby on Instagram and quickly added playfully that the child was not Prince Harry's. In a world where a visible tummy can become a pregnancy headline before the tea gets cold, Meghan Markle was not taking any chances with fresh baby rumors. The couple already has two children, and while the internet endlessly speculates about their family, a third baby remains a question for another day.

Meghan Markle, who has spent years navigating tabloid fascination after marrying Prince Harry, also ensured her friend had the spotlight without accidental royal baby buzz.

The Duchess of Sussex shared a sweet Instagram Story featuring her close friend Kelly McKee Zajfen's newborn son, Jack Oliver. Zajfen's newborn sported a beautiful crown of fiery red hair that looked like it belonged in the Prince Harry look-alike club. However, the former actress arrived prepared with a joke before the online theories could even warm up

"And let me stop you before they start; no it's not his baby," she said. With that playful warning, Meghan Markle put the rumor mill out of business before it could punch in for work. Kelly McKee Zajfen later shared the post on her own account and responded with a long stream of typed out laughter, proving she was equally amused by the Duchess's quick wit and love for "redheads."

Behind the lighthearted exchange on Instagram Stories was a deeply emotional chapter for the Zajfen family. In 2022, Kelly McKee Zajfen lost her 9-year-old son after complications from COVID-19 and viral meningitis. The arrival of baby Jack Oliver brought a new source of happiness, with his middle name serving as a touching tribute to his late brother.

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Meghan Markle's joy for Kelly McKee Zajfen's new chapter is just another reminder of a friendship that has stood the test of time.

Meghan Markle, whose latest business venture is inspired by her children, and Kelly McKee Zajfen's friendship predates royal titles, Netflix cameras, and California lifestyle updates. The two first crossed paths in Los Angeles through their former Hollywood circles and remained close as life took them from film sets and industry events to vastly different worlds. Meghan Markle even attended Kelly McKee Zajfen's wedding to Julian Zajfen, proving their bond was established long before the Duchess of Sussex entered royal history.

Although Markle's move to Canada for Suits and later to the United Kingdom created physical distance, their friendship endured the changing chapters of their lives. The Duchess of Sussex became a source of unwavering support after Kelly McKee Zajfen suffered the devastating loss of her son in 2022, standing beside her through grief, charitable work, and the family's journey toward healing.

Their connection has since appeared in both private gestures and public causes, from supporting the Alliance of Moms and the George Zajfen Tennis Tournament to celebrating new milestones like baby Jack Oliver's arrival. From red-haired baby jokes on Instagram to standing together during life's most difficult moments, Meghan Markle and Kelly McKee Zajfen's friendship has proved that their longest-running relationship is not with the headlines, but with each other.

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