Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have focused their lives on raising their children, Archie and Lilibet. While they were still part of the Royal Family when Archie was born, they had already stepped away when Lilibet arrived. Despite the ongoing rift between Harry and the royals, their children likely have no idea about the family drama—and they may not for years. However, the lack of royal connection could impact their future relationships with their cousins and extended family.
Harry and Meghan have always sought a different life for their kids. From their decision to step away from royal duties to the more private birth of Archie, they’ve always been about doing things their way. When Archie was born in 2019, they made sure to avoid the usual royal fanfare—no traditional photo ops, no hospital balcony appearance. Instead, they opted for the private Portland Hospital in London, away from the media circus.
In fact, Harry was so determined to keep Archie’s birth private that he even shared a quirky story in his memoir Spare, revealing how he calmed his nerves with laughing gas during Meghan’s labor.
