Very discreet about their family life, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have always stated their desire to give Archie and Lilibet as normal a childhood as possible, far from media pressure and the strict codes of the British monarchy.
Protecting privacy, freedom of choice, and vigilance in the face of the digital world: the couple is forging their own path in parenting, while occasionally letting slip rare hints about how they envision their children's future.
Harry and Meghan speak about Archie and Lilibet
As Christmas approaches, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced a major change regarding their charitable organization: the Archewell Foundation is becoming Archewell Philanthropies. In an official statement, the couple explained: "This charitable structure allows the couple and their children to expand their philanthropic activities globally as a family."
While many focused on the name change, few noticed the mention of their children, Archie, 6, and Lilibet, 4, officially by their parents for the first time. Royal expert Richard Eden suggests this inclusion could indicate that the Sussexes plan to involve their children in their philanthropic endeavors in the future, although the message remains vague and unconfirmed.
A protection against the digital future? This announcement comes shortly after the children appeared on the family's traditional Christmas card, in a photo where Archie kisses his father and Meghan holds Lilibet's hand. The couple also shared a holiday video highlighting their charitable work, in which the children help bake cookies for a local charity. Since returning to Instagram in 2025, Meghan has regularly shared pictures of her children, while protecting their anonymity through camera angles or emojis.
In October, during a panel for World Mental Health Day in New York, Meghan shared her concerns: "Our children, Archie and Lili, are only six and four years old. Thankfully, they are still too young for social media, but we know that day will come. Like many parents, we are constantly thinking about how to use the benefits of technology while protecting our children from its dangers."
