Prince Harry upset with Meghan Markle using their children for branding, says royal analyst
A difference of opinion exists between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle concerning the exposure of their children, Archie and Lilibet, to the public eye. The Sun’s royal editor, Matt Wilkinson, expressed the view on Hello! magazine’s Right Royal podcast that Prince Harry is not keen on having his children photographed by paparazzi. He is cautious about exposing them to potential intrusions into their privacy. Wilkinson emphasized that Harry prefers to keep his children out of the limelight. On the other hand, Meghan, who spent her childhood in California, has shown a desire for a more relaxed lifestyle for her kids, which includes outings to the beach and other public places. She does not wish to hide her children away from the world.
Recently, Meghan has chosen to share glimpses of Archie and Lilibet without revealing their faces. Despite this semi-concealment, Meghan has included her children in various posts related to her activities. For instance, she posted a photo of Lilibet when launching her lifestyle brand website, As Ever, and also shared a picture of her daughter on a boat with Harry on International Women’s Day. Meghan’s social media accounts showed Archie and Lilibet in their 2024 Christmas card, where the siblings were pictured running towards their parents. While Wilkinson suggested that Meghan might be exploiting her children by using them to promote her brand, he acknowledged her role as a mother and homemaker.
Meghan’s involvement with her Netflix series, “With Love, Meghan,” also brought attention to her children. In the show, she prepares for a kids’ party, but the children are not shown. Wilkinson expressed acceptance of Meghan’s choice to post pictures of her children but indicated that Harry might not be entirely pleased with it. Additionally, Meghan recently shared anecdotes about Archie and Lilibet’s adoption of Harry’s British accent, despite growing up in California. This detail emerged during her appearance on “The Drew Barrymore Show.” Meghan found it endearing that her children integrated the British accent into their speech patterns, despite having predominantly American accents.
In summary, the differing approaches of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to their children’s exposure to the public eye reflect their individual backgrounds and perspectives. While Harry prioritizes privacy and protection for his children, Meghan leans towards a more relaxed lifestyle that includes occasional public appearances for Archie and Lilibet. Both parents have valid reasons for their preferences, and their differing opinions on this matter highlight the complexities of navigating parenthood in the public eye.