It’s no secret that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle disagree when it comes to their children’s privacy. According to multiple reports over the years, the Spare author, 41, has made it very clear that he doesn’t want his children – son Prince Archie and daughter Princess Lilibet – to have the same public childhood he and Prince William had.
But the former Suits actress, 44, doesn’t seem to feel the same way, frequently sharing pictures of them on social media – albeit with their faces covered. And the internet, along with royal experts, has plenty to say about it!
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Prince Harry's Wishes For His Children's Privacy
Prince Harry has repeatedly emphasized that his stance has always been about protecting his children's privacy. A source previously told People: "Harry has been reluctant to show his children publicly, not out of a desire to hide them but to protect their privacy and safety from potential threats. He wants them to lead as normal a life as possible without the fear of kidnapping or harm."
Earlier this year, an insider told New Idea that Prince Harry did not want his children to appear on Meghan's Netflix show With Love, Meghan, saying he was being "very protective" and had to put his "foot down" about them not being included. The insider added: "Harry is very proud of Meghan over this new show. But he definitely would not have wanted his kids involved. Even letting them appear on social media is a surprising concession from him."
If you recall, Meghan tried to get around her husband's wishes and did post pictures of her son and daughter on the set of the show, once again with their faces hidden. But that could still have been too much for their father…
Royal Expert Thinks Prince Harry Has A Right To Be 'Annoyed'
Royal expert Hugo Vickers previously told The Sun that Meghan posting even small glimpses of their children might still be too much for the Invictus Games founder, who would rather they not appear on social media at all. He said: "He [Prince Harry] ought to be extremely annoyed."
"Obviously, I don't know what he thinks, but I think he does what he's told, probably," Vickers continued, adding: "You know, what worries me much more, to be quite honest, is what the children themselves are going to think when they get a little bit older and realize how they've been exploited."
Fans have always commented on the fact that Meghan posts pictures and videos of their children despite Prince Harry's wishes on various platforms. "What an insult to her husband," one reader wrote on a Daily Mail article featuring pictures she had posted. "The Worldwide Privacy Tour continues," quipped another, while a third asked: "Why make something so personal public when they are after privacy?"
Is Meghan Markle Following A Marketing 'Strategy' With Their Children?
New reports suggest that the As Ever founder putting their children on social media may be part of a longer plan to turn them into "future influencers" as an extension of their Sussex brand.
One insider told RadarOnline: "Meghan understands the level of fascination with her family online. Showing Archie and Lili more openly isn't just about sharing sweet moments – it's a deliberate move to guide how the public sees them. There's a clear strategy behind it."
A Los Angeles-based entertainment executive reportedly added: "The Sussexes have built a global brand around family, wellness, and authenticity. Meghan understands that social media is the future of that brand – and if she's relaunching herself online, her children will inevitably be part of the story. She is clearly eyeing them as future influencers with the power to earn millions of dollars from brand posts."
Another insider went another way, and actually defended Meghan posting her children online. They suggested that she is controlling how and when they are seen, which is a huge difference from how Prince Harry and Prince William were raised. The insider reportedly said: "Meghan's not using her kids for attention – she's taking charge of how they're seen. If the media is going to pursue her family regardless, she'd prefer to control the narrative herself."
