A viral clip of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding is currently being misused on X, formerly Twitter, for engagement farming.
The video, which has already garnered over 12 million views, was posted by a user named Matt Wallace with the caption: “If anyone can successfully copy the link on this post I will buy you a Tesla.”
Misleading Content in the Clip
The manipulated clip attempts to create a false narrative that prominent royals, including Queen Elizabeth, Princess Anne, and Kate Middleton, reacted with shock during the ceremony. While it briefly shows Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie’s wedding, the focus is on Harry and Meghan.
X’s platform team flagged the post with a Readers Added context note, explaining: “He is trying to do engagement farming. We can still copy the link of every video on X.”
User Confusion Over Video Links
The controversy follows complaints from X users about being unable to copy video links after recent updates to the mobile app interface. The changes have sparked conspiracy theories online, with some claiming censorship or content suppression.
A social media expert clarified that the feature to copy video links has not been removed. Users can still access it by tapping the Share icon and selecting “Copy link to Post.”
What This Means
This incident highlights the growing trend of engagement farming, where viral content—sometimes manipulated—is used to drive clicks, followers, or online interaction. Experts advise users to verify the authenticity of viral clips, especially when they involve high-profile figures like the British royal family.
The Harry and Meghan wedding video misuse is a reminder that not everything online reflects reality, even when it appears viral or widely shared.
