Meghan Markle is currently on a mini-royal tour in Latin America. The former actress and her husband, Prince Harry, will visit multiple cities in Colombia.
They went to a school in Bogota and planned to meet with leaders of charitable organizations that work with communities affected by financial issues and crimes.
They will soon travel to Canada for the Invictus Games. Most recently, they toured Nigeria, meeting with government officials and speaking to local charities.
The couple always visits children and advocates for their well-being and education wherever they go.
One question often arises is why they decided not to take their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, on these trips. Some wonder if their presence could further highlight the causes they are fighting for.
Moreover, exposing Archie and Lilibet to these diverse and rich cultures would be a valuable educational and life experience.
A source close to Prince Harry spoke to PEOPLE Magazine and explained why Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet are kept hidden when their parents are touring the world to promote serious causes.
The family friend told the publication that Prince Harry has laid out a vision for his children’s future — keeping them out of the spotlight because he fears they will get hurt.
The person in the know stated: “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.”
The friend added: “As a dad and husband, Harry is determined to ensure that history doesn’t repeat itself.”
However, Meghan Markle will have to share some unhappy truths about their children with Prince Harry.
They are the grandson of The King of England, the son of a hugely recognizable prince, and will therefore be famous no matter what.
Markle has to deliver another reality check to her spouse. Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet will follow after their family and have a life of service in some capacity.
While it is unlikely that Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet will become working royals, they will continue with their parents’ charities and open their own organizations.
Prince Harry should swallow that pill as early as possible — his children will be famous worldwide no matter what.
