Meghan Markle with her two children Archie and Lilibet in Netflix’s docuseries ‘Harry & Meghan’ (2022) ; Prince Harry with his son Archie in Netflix’s docuseries ‘Harry & Meghan’ (2022).Photo:Netflix (2)
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Meghan MarkleandPrince Harryare busy with their two children,Prince ArchieandPrincess Lilibet.
A year after theirroyal weddingin 2018, Meghan gave birth to Archie in London. The couplestepped backfrom their royal duties in 2020 and moved to Santa Barbara, Calif., where Lili was born the following year.
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“Our kids are young,” Meghan toldCBS News Sunday Morningin August 2024. “They’re 3 and 5. They’re amazing. But all you want to do as parents is protect them. And so, as we can see what’s happening in the online space, we know that there’s a lot of work to be done there, and we’re just happy to be able to be a part of change for good.”
Here’s everything to know about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s two kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
Prince Archie of Sussex, 5
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry and Archie.DOMINIC LIPINSKI/AFP via Getty
Harry and Meghan’s first child, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, now Prince Archie of Sussex, was born on May 6, 2019, in London.
“He has thesweetest temperament,” Meghan shared of her son while introducing the newborn to the world shortly after his birth. “He’s really calm.”
Meghan later revealed that the couplealmost named their son Harrisonbefore deciding on Archie, ashortened version of the name Archibald, meaning genuine and bold or brave. They instead made Harrison his middle name, which originated in the Middle Ages as a patronymic meaning “son of Henry” or “son of Harry.”
Not long after the visit, Harry and Meghan announced their decision tostep back from royal duties.
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry and Archie in South Africa in September 2019.Henk Kruger/AP/Shutterstock
Harry reflected on how his decision to step back from his royal duties was particularly meaningful to him in light of his own mother’s experience raising children in the spotlight.
“I have no doubt that my mom would be incredibly proud of me. I’m living the life that she wanted to live for herself, living the life that she wanted us to be able to live,“Harry saidin his docuseriesThe Me You Can’t See, co-created withOprah Winfrey. “So not only do I know that she’s incredibly proud of me, but that she’s helped me get here. And I’ve never felt her presence more as I have done over the last year.”
On the show, Harry also revealed that there’s a picture ofPrincess Dianahanging in Archie’s nursery and that one of his first words was “grandma,” after “mama,” “papa” and “crocodile.”
Meghan Markle and Archie.The Duke of Sussex/@SaveChildrenUK
“It’s a very interesting conversation to have with your kids — to explain why that person is missing a leg, why that person is missing an arm, why do they look the way they do,” said Harry, a former captain in the British Army. “It’s challenging but important.”
He continued, “Our kids are still so young, but Archie, especially, is asking those questions. As any parent knows, once you open that door and those questions are asked, or that conversation starts, more and more doors start opening.”
Archie was 2 when his little sister was born. On theEllen DeGeneres Show, Meghan said he “loves being a big brother,” but that there was an adjustment period. “Everyone talks about what it’s like for the second child, but no one talks about the adjustment for the first child when the second one comes along,” she said. “So I think they have this moment of, ‘Oh, this is fun. Oh, this how it is now.’ "
Harry and Meghan Markle with their son Archie in Netflix’s docuseries ‘Harry & Meghan’ (2022).Netflix
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Archie made a cute cameo inhis parent’s Netflix docuseries,Harry & Meghan, which premiered in December 2022. In episode 2 of the series, Harry and his son stood on a balcony while several hummingbirds flew around them.
The following year, Archie’s 4th birthday on May 6, coincided with another very special occasion —his grandfather King Charles' coronation. While Harry headed to London to support his father, Meghan remained in California to celebrate Archie’s birthday.
Both kids made their first appearance on Meghan’s personal Instagram account in January 2025 when she announced that their rescue beagle, Guy,had died. Archie is shown in the 90-second video postwalking Guy on a leashwith his dad.
Princess Lilibet of Sussex, 3
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s daughter Princess Lilibet.Misan Harriman
Lilibet “Lili” Diana Mountbatten Windsor, now Princess Lilibet of Sussex, wasbornon June 4, 2021, in Santa Barbara, Calif.
Harry and Meghan had a sentimental reason for choosing their daughter’s name: Lilibet was theprivate nicknameofQueen Elizabeth(given to her as a child due to her difficulty pronouncing “Elizabeth”). Before her death in 2022,Harry and the Queen were especially close.
“On June 4th, we were blessed with the arrival of our daughter, Lili,“the couple announcedon the Archewell Foundation website. “She is more than we could have ever imagined, and we remain grateful for the love and prayers we’ve felt from across the globe. Thank you for your continued kindness and support during this very special time for our family.”
Harry and Meghan had previouslyexpressed their excitementabout welcoming a daughter when speaking to Oprah Winfrey ahead of Lili’s arrival. “To have a boy, then a girl — what more can you ask for?” Harry said, adding that they are not planning on having any more children: “Two is it.”
Meghan Markle and daughter Lilibet in the ‘As Ever’ landing page.Courtesy of As Ever
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In June 2022, the whole family visited England for the Queen’sPlatinum Jubilee Celebration. It was the first time Lili met her great-grandmother andher grandfather Charles, who reportedly had an “emotional” visit with his granddaughter.
The family also celebrated herfirst birthdaywith a backyard picnic at Frogmore Cottage, the official royal residence of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Shortly after, Harry and Meghan released thefirst portrait of Lili, sharing a glimpse of her red hair, which she inherited from her father.
“What’s most important for the two of us is to make sure that we don’t repeat the same mistakes that perhaps our parents made,” Harry said over a collection of videos and images of their kids.
“There’s so much I think from anyone’s childhood that you bring with you into the present,” Meghan added. “Especially when you’re the product of divorce.”
Prince Harry kisses his daughter Lilibet in Netflix’s docuseries ‘Harry & Meghan’ (2022).Netflix
During the final episode ofHarry & Meghan,Tyler Perrymade an appearance — and shared that he isLili’s godfather. The filmmaker said that when Harry and Meghan first asked him, he was “absolutely honored,” though his second thought was that he didn’t want to participate in an official royal ceremony.
“I called them back and go, ‘Uh, hold on a second — does this mean we gotta go over [to the U.K.] and do all of that in church with [the royal family] and figure all that out? ‘Cause I don’t wanna do that,’ " Perry said. " ‘Maybe we can do a little private ceremony here [in the U.S.] and let that be that, and if you have to do it there, then that’s okay.’ "
Meghan and Harrycelebrated Lili’s 3rd birthdaywith a party at their home. PEOPLE learned that the guest list included close friends and family as well as some of the toddler’s friends.
In 2025, the Duchess of Sussex shared a rare glimpse of Archie and Lili on her Instagram Stories. Meghan shared a video of her and Lilifestively making bagelswith heart-shaped strawberries to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
source: people.com
