Meghan Markle knows many of her fans and foes melt when she shares warm and fuzzy pictures of her children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
The adorable little redheaded children are rarely seen; when they do, it is from the back. Therefore, the number of views increases spectacularly when Markle shows their little faces on Instagram or her Netflix series With Love, Meghan.
Markle and Prince Harry recently celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary. Mrs. Sussex took to her official page to mark the occasion and unveiled a collage of pictures featured on a mood board.
The collage featured many never-before-seen photos of Prince Archie and Princess Lilbet, including some from family gatherings and others taken on significant days in their lives.
The children dominated the board, which featured ultrasounds and photos taken the day they were.
Markle also gave a glimpse of the children at family gatherings such as Christmas and birthdays.
Meghan Markle’s decision to share intimate family moments grabbed headlines and many major publications, delightfully focusing on the fact that the children appeared.
Days after Markle’s post went viral, sources close to the couple revealed that Prince Harry was not entirely comfortable with his wife’s decision to share pictures of their children. This move, which was intended to delight their fans, had a different effect on Prince Harry.
One insider claimed on Page Six: “If they weren’t [on the photo board], would anyone be interested?” Questioned a royal source, as another insider familiar with the family said, “Harry is all about protecting his kids, so I can’t imagine he will be happy with this.”
Indeed, on multiple occasions, Prince Harry made it clear that he did not want his children exposed to the spotlight as when he was growing up.
The Duke of Sussex called the media scrutiny that he and Prince William grew up like circus animals. Other sources have revealed that, in the past, it was one of the topics that caused Prince Harry and Markle to disagree.
According to a friend of Prince Harry who spoke to PEOPLE, he is steadfast in his decision to keep his children out of the limelight. His primary concern is to provide them with a normal childhood, free from the pressures of public scrutiny.
The source 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. As a dad and husband, Harry is determined to ensure that history doesn’t repeat itself.”
Other insiders have revealed that, in the past, it was one of the topics that caused Prince Harry and Markle to disagree.
Markle’s childhood in California, surrounded by family and friends, starkly contrasted with Prince Harry’s, marred by the drama and damage caused by media exposure. This disparity in their experiences has led to disagreements over the public sharing of their children’s images.
