Prince Harry is said to be unhappy with Meghan Markle’s decision to involve their children in the promotion of her lifestyle brand, As Ever, according to royal editor Matt Wilkinson.
Speaking on A Right Royal Podcast, Wilkinson claimed there’s tension between the Duke and Duchess of Sussex over how much of their children’s lives—Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet—should be shared publicly. While Meghan, who grew up in California, is reportedly comfortable with a more open approach, Harry is believed to favour keeping their children out of the spotlight.
“Harry feels protective of their privacy, especially when they step outside of Montecito,” Wilkinson said. “He’s got this idea that if he takes them outside of Montecito, that there is a hoard of us out there trying to take photos of his kids.”
In contrast, Meghan has expressed a desire to embrace a more “California-style lifestyle” and reportedly doesn’t see the need to shield the children entirely from public view. Although she avoids showing their faces directly, she has included them in content related to her brand, often portraying herself as a mother and homemaker—something that’s reportedly left Harry feeling uneasy.
Wilkinson added, “He’s probably not overly happy with the way they’re being used to promote the brand.”
In recent months, Meghan has shared several glimpses of Archie and Lilibet—like a Valentine’s Day video of the kids making desserts, a photo of Harry and Lilibet on a boat in March, and a garden photo featuring the children used for As Ever promotion. However, the children did not appear in Meghan’s Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, though Harry did make a brief appearance.
Representatives for the couple have not commented on the matter.
