Let’s be real—if you’re expecting Archie and Lilibet to have the same royal upbringing as Prince William’s kids, think again. When Meghan Markle and Prince Harry stepped back from royal life, they made a bold choice: to raise their kids on their own terms. That meant moving to California, embracing a quieter life (well, as quiet as it gets for former royals), and shielding their kids from the constant glare of the press.
But what does life actually look like for Archie and Lilibet? Are they growing up in total secrecy, or do they still have a foot in the royal world? The answer, like most things with the Sussexes, isn’t black and white. Meghan and Harry have given us glimpses—just enough to make us curious but not so much that their kids’ every move is on display. So, let’s take a closer look at how they’re raising their little ones in a world that’s anything but normal.
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Meghan Markle’s Kids: Blending Family Traditions With a New Way of Life
Imagine this: It’s a sunny afternoon in Montecito, and Meghan is outside with Archie and Lilibet, setting up a jar of “sun tea.” If you’ve never heard of it, it’s exactly what it sounds like—tea that brews in the sunlight, a nostalgic nod to Meghan’s childhood. Sounds simple, right? But that’s the beauty of it. Little traditions like this are how Meghan connects her past to her children’s present.
And it’s not just tea. Meghan recently shared an adorable moment of Archie and Lilibet baking cookies in their home kitchen. Tiny hands pressing dough, giggles filling the room—it’s the kind of thing any parent can relate to. Even Prince Harry joined in. These moments show how the Sussexes are prioritizing a childhood full of love, warmth, and the kind of memories that don’t require a royal title.
At the same time, Archie and Lilibet aren’t completely disconnected from their roots. They still carry royal titles—Prince and Princess—though Meghan and Harry rarely use them. And, let’s not forget, they’re growing up knowing their grandmother is literally Queen Elizabeth’s namesake (Lilibet was named after her). So, while their daily lives might look like any other kids growing up in California, their heritage is still very much part of who they are.
Balancing Privacy and Public Interest: Can They Have a “Normal” Childhood?
Here’s the big question: How do you give your kids a normal life when the whole world wants to know everything about them? Meghan and Harry are figuring it out as they go. They don’t post Archie and Lilibet’s faces on social media. They don’t do staged royal photo ops. And they definitely don’t let the British tabloids dictate their parenting choices.
That said, they’re not completely off the grid. Every once in a while, we get small glimpses—like Meghan talking about making “Mama Meals” for her kids, hoping they’ll remember her cooking the way she remembers her own mom’s. Or Harry mentioning that Archie has an adorable American accent (which, let’s be honest, is pretty funny considering his royal bloodline). These little snippets give us just enough insight without turning their childhood into a spectacle.
But let’s be real—there’s no way to keep them totally shielded forever. As they get older, the world will be watching. Will they ever take on royal duties? Will they choose a completely different path? Who knows. What we do know is that, for now, Meghan and Harry are doing their best to raise them with love, stability, and the freedom to just be kids.
And if that means more cookie baking and sun tea afternoons? Honestly, it sounds like a pretty sweet deal.
