The saga of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle continues to captivate audiences, with the most intriguing and controversial aspect being their children.
Allegedly, they are parents to Archie, aged 4, and Lilibet, aged 2. However, there is considerable skepticism. Some conspiracy theorists claim these children are figments of imagination, portrayed by hired child models. Meghan was even photographed with what appeared to be a doll during a stroll in Canada. Adding to the speculation are the theories about surrogacy and the use of prosthetic pregnancy bellies, making it sound like a plot straight out of a daytime TV drama.
Recently, an article attempted to chronicle the history of the Sussex children, as if the public had been unaware. This piece was riddled with errors, including incorrect birth dates. It aimed to highlight significant milestones in Archie and Lilibet’s lives, from Archie’s birth and early days in England to Lilibet’s debut in California. However, much of this information has already been extensively covered in media snippets and documentaries.
Harry and Meghan, adept at selective sharing, occasionally provide glimpses into their children’s lives through carefully controlled photo ops and videos. Archie has been seen playing with relatives and engaging in various activities, while Lilibet has been more sparingly featured. Despite their vocal demands for privacy, they strategically use their children for public relations, consistently reminding the world of their parental roles.
The article concludes by reiterating Harry's previous statements about their ideal family size—two children, no more. This piece serves as another example of Meghan’s skillful manipulation of public perception, maintaining her immaculate image. This follows the revelation that King Charles has never met Lilibet. Royal commentator Chris Ship recently caused a stir by confirming that the two-year-old has not met her royal family, despite reports suggesting otherwise during the late Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
Another royal commentator, Simon Burger, echoed this sentiment in episode 73 of the Sc--dalmongers podcast, discussing how Meghan and Harry’s children are growing up without King Charles as a present figure. According to Sussex PR representatives, His Majesty desires a stronger relationship with his American grandchildren. Archie is fascinated by the idea of his grandfather living in a castle, while Meghan reportedly worries that extravagant gifts might fuel Archie’s interest in his royal connections.
Tom Quinn shared that Meghan prefers simple presents for Archie, pushing Harry to insist on this from his father. Recently, Harry traveled to the UK for the Invictus Games, while Meghan stayed in California with their children. Despite not seeing his grandchildren regularly, King Charles is eager to send lavish gifts to Lilibet and Archie, partly out of a desire to make up for what he perceives as his past neglect of his own sons.
King Charles hasn’t seen Archie since 2021, and Archie misses his grandfather. Many of Archie’s books feature themes of kings, princes, and castles, and he is aware that his grandfather lives in a castle. Quinn noted that Archie is eager to visit the UK with his father, but Meghan and Harry are hesitant to encourage this.
