Are Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at odds over their children’s public exposure? Well, a royal expert shares that the Duke and Duchess aren’t on the same page when it comes to putting their children— Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 3— in the spotlight.
“From what I understand, Harry would much prefer to keep the kids out of sight. He doesn’t want them photographed or papped. He’s convinced that if they step outside Montecito, the media is lying in wait. They’re not, by the way,” Royal editor Matt Wilkinson said on Hello! magazine’s Right Royal podcast.
However, Meghan Markle seems to have a different outlook towards this as she had a rather humble childhood, as compared to Prince Harry who has always been under the media scrutiny.
“Meghan grew up in California. She’s said before she wants a more open, West Coast lifestyle— beach trips, outings, family time. She’s not looking to hide the kids away,” Wilkinson said.
And it looks like this difference in Harry and Meghan’s parenting styles is showing up. Meghan has recently shared glimpses of their children Archie and Lilibet— though notably, only from behind. In February 2025, she posted a picture of Lilibet to launch her new lifestyle brand ‘As Ever’. She also shared family moments, like Lilibet on a boat with Harry for International Women’s Day, and a candid shot with “Auntie” Serena Williams in March this year.
Not just this, Harry and Meghan’s children even made a rare appearance in the Sussexes’ official 2024 Christmas card, wherein they were seen running toward their parents in a warm, candid family shot. There’s one thing common in all the pics– that Archie and Lilibet’s faces are kept hidden!
However, some critics argue that Meghan may be using her kids to build her image. “Is she exploiting them? Maybe. But she’s also presenting herself as a mom— homemaking, cooking, just living life,” he added.
Talking of how Harry might feel about Meghan using their children to promote her brand, Wilkinson said, “I don’t think it’s a huge issue… but I’m pretty sure Harry’s not thrilled.”
Meghan often speaks about her children Archie and Lilibet. Recently she shared on The Drew Barrymore Show that their children sometimes have a British accent for certain words, which she finds “adorable”. “They say things like ‘zebra’ the British way. They’ve got strong American accents but every now and then, they sound just like Harry. I think it’s adorable,” Meghan said.
In a video posted on her Instagram stories, Meghan also shared that she has now named a dessert after her daughter Lilibet.
What do you think about Meghan sharing little glimpses of their children– is it adorable, or a marketing gimmick? Tell us in the comments below.