The Little-Known Things About Baby Archie's Royal Life

How much do you know about Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor? The answer is probably not that much, given he lives his life out of the spotlight. His parents - Prince Harry and Meghan Markle - have endeavored to make his upbringing private. Unfortunately, that's come with a few issues.

It seems the couple has gone to great lengths to ensure the world knows little about the boy, including potentially spreading misinformation. So, what is the truth? The details about baby Archie that Meghan and Harry tried to hide from the public certainly reveal a lot.

Moving to the US made it easier to keep the baby Archie and Lilibet out of the spotlight

All children in the Royal Family have privacy. William and Kate's kids are hardly paraded around in front of cameras every day. However, of all the children in the monarchy, it's baby Archie and Lilibet who spend the most time out of the spotlight. That's partly thanks to them living in the United States, far away from the Royal Family.

Here, Harry and Meghan's every move isn't obsessed over as much as it is in the UK. That's made it easier for them to limit how many details about baby Archie the world knows. As a result, their fans only hear about the children occasionally and see them even less. That's not something that's gone down well with everyone.

Their US residency has also kept the children apart from the rest of the Royal Family

Of course, the public isn't entitled to see baby Archie and his sister. They're only kids, so if their parents want to give them a private upbringing, that's their prerogative. However, being in the US hasn't only kept the children away from the public; it’s also put distance between them and the Royal Family, meaning they rarely see their great-grandmother.

With the Queen being in her mid-90s, we expect she probably wants to spend as much time with her loved ones as possible. It's well known just how much she loves her great-grandchildren, so being separated from Harry and Meghan's kids can't be easy. That's only aggravated her adoring public and turned more people against the former royals.

The Queen hasn't properly met Lilibet yet, nor has she seen baby Archie in several years 

Harry and Meghan moving overseas at the same time as a global pandemic wasn't ideal for keeping the royals in their children's lives. Travel between the US and UK hasn't been possible at times over the last few years. When it has, there have still been health concerns. After all, the Queen is incredibly vulnerable at her age.

As a result, the monarch hasn't even met Lilibet face-to-face yet. She's allegedly set eyes on the girl through a video call, but that's it. As for baby Archie, although the two have spent some time together, that was several years ago. Since then he's grown a lot, meaning the Queen has missed out on a lot of his life.

She may get to spend some time with them during the platinum jubilee celebrations

Although there's presumably contact between Harry and his grandmother, it's unclear exactly how much is said during those conversations. Who knows how many details of baby Archie and Lilibet's lives are being kept from her? Of course, anything that the Queen doesn't know, the public is oblivious to as well. There's no indication that will change anytime soon.

There is some good news, though. With the Queen's platinum jubilee fast approaching, it's assumed that Harry and Meghan will travel to the UK for the celebrations. If this does happen, it's likely they'll bring the children with them. What better time to let the Queen enjoy the company of her great-grandchildren than during such a momentous occasion?

Harry isn't willing to bring his family to the UK without adequate security measures in place

Unfortunately, there's no guarantee yet that the Queen will get to enjoy the kids' company. That's because Harry and Meghan are currently facing security concerns. The UK government reportedly refuses to provide the prince's family with protection when they visit the country. Even Harry's offer to pay for the security - rather than using taxpayer money - has allegedly been rejected.

This is proving to be an issue because the prince doesn't believe he, Meghan, and the children will be safe without protection. Their departure from the monarchy was so controversial that there are plenty of people who would potentially try to hurt them if given a chance. That might not happen, but Harry isn't willing to risk his family's safety.

Prince Harry’s apparent concern for the Queen's safety caused some controversy

It's not only the safety of Meghan and his children that Harry is worried about. It appears he's also concerned for the Queen's wellbeing, given that he recently told NBC that the monarch needs to be "protected." He expressed a desire to ensure that she's surrounded by the "right people," which some sources say was a dig at his uncle.

Unsurprisingly, Harry’s remarks attracted some controversy. Plenty of royalists criticized these comments because Harry had left his grandmother and the rest of the monarchy when he'd taken his family to the US. They claimed that if he was so concerned about her safety, Harry would have stuck around and let the Queen be involved in baby Archie and Lilibet's lives.

Security concerns influenced the couple's move, but not their desire for privacy 

Security concerns are part of the reason why Harry and Meghan took their family to the US in the first place. With the duo stepping away from royal duties, they could no longer reap all the benefits that the UK offered the monarchy. This put a target on the couple's backs that they weren't willing to ignore.

Perhaps if they'd still felt safe in the UK, they might have stayed there? Would that have changed their desire to hide details about baby Archie, though? It's highly unlikely. After all, Meghan and Harry were keeping the children out of the spotlight before they were even born. The secrecy all started after Meghan fell pregnant with the couple's son.

Some people criticized the timing of their first pregnancy announcement 

Meghan and Harry tied the knot in May 2018, and by the following month, people were wondering why they hadn't announced a pregnancy yet. The news eventually came in October that year, right before their first royal tour. The announcement meant the baby received a lot of attention during their travels, something that caused a bit of controversy.

It seems some people criticized the timing of the news, claiming the couple did it for attention. The public frustration with this would only mount over time as the pair offered few details about baby Archie. The couple seemed to love the world knowing they were having a child yet weren't willing to share all the juicy details.

Meghan and Harry supposedly told their family about the baby at Eugenie's wedding

When the world learned there was another royal baby on the way, some people weren't surprised. That's because they already knew the child was coming. Harry and Meghan reportedly told their loved ones about the baby a little earlier than everyone else. However, it was another case of inappropriate timing, given where they allegedly did it: Princess Eugenie's wedding.

The couple reportedly broke the news to their nearest and dearest while Harry's cousin was celebrating her first day as Mrs. Jack Brooksbank. If they were looking to steal the bride's thunder, they certainly managed it. Luckily, relations between the cousins don't appear to have soured, with Eugenie allegedly responsible for a recent reunion with Harry, Meghan, and the Queen.

People wondered if Meghan was actually pregnant because of her baby bump

With news of Meghan's pregnancy everywhere people looked, all eyes were on her as the months progressed. Unfortunately, that wasn't actually ideal for the Duchess of Sussex because people started questioning what they saw. In particular, they wondered whether her baby bump was as genuine as she claimed. Was it possible that Meghan was faking being pregnant?

This is certainly what the rumors said, with people alleging that the bump kept changing sizes and was growing too big, too quickly. They were adamant that Meghan and Harry were using a surrogate, with the duchess trying to hide this fact with pregnancy pads. However, the allegations were never proven, so it's all just hearsay.

Speculation about the baby increased because the couple hid details about baby Archie

What do you do when you're in Meghan's position, and thousands are claiming you're not genuinely pregnant? Some people would immediately put the rumors to bed, afraid that staying silent would only increase speculation. However, that's not what the Duchess of Sussex did, and in remaining silent, she did indeed prompt more people to make baseless accusations about her pregnancy.

The couple's desire for privacy was likely responsible for their silence. They didn't feel the public needed many details about baby Archie, so they didn't bother paying the rumors any attention. Unfortunately, with the couple being such famous faces, keeping so many details about baby Archie out of the public sphere was never going to go well.

Meghan's frequent cradling of her bump earned accusations of her being a hypocrite

Meghan might not have been willing to spill many details about baby Archie, but that didn't mean she was against reminding the world that she was pregnant. During many of the duchess' public appearances, she would rest her hand on her bump. This was considered a positive, motherly move by some, but not everyone viewed it the same way.

Some people criticized this behavior, claiming it was just another way for Meghan to seek attention. They called her a hypocrite, saying she loved making a big deal about being pregnant, yet wasn't willing to disclose much information about her baby. People were clutching at whatever they could to vent their frustration at being shut out by the couple.

The couple might have known details about baby Archie's gender before he was born

Not every parent wants to know the gender of their child when they're pregnant. Meghan and Harry supposedly didn't want to, keeping in line with a tradition allegedly followed by most other royals. The duo certainly didn't share that they were having a boy until after baby Archie arrived. However, it's possible they did actually know his gender in advance.

According to 'Finding Freedom,' the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were aware that they'd soon be parents to a baby boy. It's unclear when they discovered this news, but the book claims it was long before baby Archie was born. If that's true, it means that the couple kept several details about baby Archie from the public.

Meghan's US baby shower was another controversial moment during the pregnancy

It's not uncommon for couples to have a baby shower before they become parents. However, this sort of celebration isn't really done in the Royal Family. That's why some people were so surprised when Meghan flew to the United States in early 2019 for this very purpose. The royals allegedly weren't thrilled about this controversial move.

Serena Williams was reportedly responsible for the bash, with the guest list including the likes of Amal Clooney and Gayle King. In typical Meghan fashion, details about what went down at the baby shower were scant. However, one person who wasn't present was Kate Middleton, which added even more fuel to the rumored feud between the two sisters-in-law.

There was initial confusion over when baby Archie was actually born on May 6, 2019

Several months after Meghan caused outrage with her baby shower, the Duchess of Sussex welcomed her healthy baby boy into the world. He arrived on May 6, 2019, confirming the claim from months earlier that he was due in the spring. Throughout the pregnancy, this was one of the only details about baby Archie known by the public.

While this day was understandably a joyous one, it was also something of a nightmare. That's because there was incredible confusion over when the boy actually arrived. He was born in the early hours of the morning. However, it appears the royals misled the world by announcing that Meghan was in labor long after she'd returned home from the hospital.

The UK media wasn't thrilled about Meghan and Harry misleading them about the birth

People were certainly left scratching their heads that day after reading conflicting reports over when the baby actually arrived. It wasn't long before the public received confirmation that Archie's birth was earlier than reported, which is when people began to fight back. Once again, the couple had lied to them, and this was a pattern of behavior that upset them.

It wasn't just members of the public that were angry, either. Several media outlets also expressed frustration at the pair's behavior. The UK media and the Royal Family have long had a close relationship. So, for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to mislead them with their announcements cut deep. This was something that they wouldn't soon forget.

Harry's post-birth interview gave some people cause to think he was lying

As annoyed as the UK media was with Harry, that wasn't going to stop them from interviewing the prince as soon as possible. He took a few minutes that day to share his news with the world, although he might have been better off staying quiet. That's because his interview gave some people reason to believe he was lying.

They claimed that his behavior was all wrong and confirmed a rumor that Archie might have arrived far earlier than expected. They said that he would have acted "more like a man" if his son had just been born, evidently refusing to believe that Harry was capable of telling the truth. The months of silence had made people incredibly suspicious.

The couple's refusal to take a photo of baby Archie after the birth drew more criticism

With Harry and Meghan keeping so many details about baby Archie private during the pregnancy, there was little chance of them doing a complete 180 when he arrived. That's why some people weren't surprised that the couple decided to forgo a recent royal tradition and not have a photo of their child taken immediately after the birth.

Plenty of mothers understood the couple's desire to avoid this, having gone through childbirth themselves. Still, plenty were upset that Meghan wasn't going to do as Diana and Kate had done before her. This was Meghan and Harry once again trying to hide the royal baby from the public, and they weren't going to accept this quietly.

The Royal Family allegedly didn't pressure Meghan and Harry to take the post-birth photo

One of the biggest arguments against the couple's decision to delay this photo was that it went against a recent royal tradition. However, the monarchy apparently wasn't that bothered by their wish to snub the photo opportunity. According to Meghan, they never demanded that she stand outside the hospital and get her photo taken with the newborn baby.

This might be tied to a key difference between her son and the children of Kate and Diana. All of the latter received royal titles upon their births, making them princes and princesses. Baby Archie didn't, though, meaning he had weaker ties to the throne. Therefore, the monarchy might have thought it less important to follow tradition with his birth.

Prince William allegedly wasn't happy with how the couple handled the birth announcement  

The royals might have been indifferent about the hospital photo, but that doesn't mean they all approved of the couple refusing to tell details about baby Archie. One person reportedly unimpressed by their behavior was Harry's brother, William. According to royal author Robert Lacey, he referred to their actions as "prima donna" and didn't love the way they handled everything.

The author wrote that the couple's "maneuvers to conceal the birth of their son" rubbed William up the wrong way. With he and Kate announcing all of their children's arrivals through the palace, William apparently wasn't thrilled about the reveal coming via Sky News. This seemingly did no favors for the supposed feud between the two brothers.

William and Kate didn't see Archie for days, allegedly because of Archie’s arrival announcement

With baby Archie being Harry's first child, you might think the royals were eager to meet the boy. However, not everyone in the family rushed to make their introductions. Apparently, it took William and Kate eight days to visit Frogmore Cottage and finally see Archie. That's a long time, given how close they used to be with Harry.

Robert Lacey claims that it was William's frustration over the birth announcement that prompted this delay. He and his wife supposedly needed time to cool down so that they didn't bring any of that negativity to the new parents' home. The last thing that Harry and Meghan needed as new parents was a potentially explosive argument with their siblings.

Rumors claim Archie arrived earlier than announced while Meghan was out of the spotlight

Some people might look at William's frustration and believe he was annoyed by how the announcement was handled on the day. Others, though, might believe his anger stemmed from something else. They might consider it proof that Archie actually arrived days or even weeks earlier than the couple claimed. After all, would William be happy about such a significant lie?

Speculation over when Archie actually arrived was rife following the announcement. Meghan was on maternity leave for two months before the birth, so conspiracy theorists believe the due date could have been earlier than expected. It's not like the couple actually confirmed any details about baby Archie, only saying at the start of the pregnancy he would arrive in spring.

There's supposedly evidence that proves that Archie arrived earlier than announced

It's true that anything could have happened during Meghan's maternity leave because the public had no interaction with her during that time. However, it's just a baseless claim without any evidence. Proof does supposedly exist that confirms baby Archie was born earlier than announced, though. This includes an ambulance arriving at Frogmore Cottage several weeks before the birth.

On its own, that's not really proof of anything. However, the Queen reportedly visited the couple shortly after the ambulance was there. Could this have been the monarch visiting her newborn great-grandchild? Tradition does state that she's supposed to be the first member of the family to meet a new addition. Of course, it could all just be a coincidence.

The reported decision for a home birth proved controversial because of the secrecy

Meghan and Harry tried to keep every element of their son's birth as secretive as possible. They were so determined to hide what they could from the public that they reportedly decided to have a home birth. Again, this moved away from the tradition established in recent decades by Diana and Kate, so it didn't sit well with everyone.

Technically, it shouldn't have been so controversial, given that the Queen also gave birth at home. However, having baby Archie in the comfort of Frogmore Cottage meant this special moment became a lot more private. For those eager to find out any details about baby Archie, this was another slap in the face by the royal couple.

Meghan had reportedly decided to give birth in the hospital before going into labor

While a home birth for baby Archie was reported months in advance, it never actually came to fruition. Meghan and Harry welcomed their firstborn at Portland Hospital, following in the footsteps of Sarah Ferguson. This seemed like a last-minute decision to many, given the couple's alleged home birth plans. However, that might not actually have been the case.

In the book 'Finding Freedom,' it's alleged that Meghan knew she'd be welcoming Archie in the hospital before she went into labor. This was allegedly a relief for her because she wanted to bring her boy into the world in the "safest way possible." Unsurprisingly, the u-turn was confusing for some, who'd assumed the home birth was her desire.

Meghan changed her name on Archie's birth certificate for unclear reasons

When you want to know what details about baby Archie and his life his parents are hiding from the public, you look anywhere for information. That includes the boy's birth certificate, which surprisingly created controversy in June 2019. That's because the document was changed a month after he was born, leaving people to wonder if anything essential had been omitted.

It was Meghan's name that saw the biggest change, with her first names being replaced with “Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Sussex.” Some claim this was a snub to William and Kate, with the latter's name on all her children's birth certificates. Others say it's in honor of Diana because she used “Her Royal Highness, The Princess of Wales.”

Baby Archie's christening was highly private, with only two photographs shared with the public 

After a royal birth, there's always a christening, and that was no different when Archie arrived. Of course, what also wasn't different was Harry and Meghan's desire to hide all details about baby Archie from the public. Whereas the media are usually allowed to wait outside the church for photos, they were completely forbidden from this service.

The only evidence people received confirming that a christening had taken place was two photographs commissioned by the couple. It was little reassurance for royal fans everywhere, especially as they were already annoyed the pair hadn't rearranged the service for the Queen. The monarch couldn't attend her great-grandson's christening because she had a prior engagement.

The couple kept their son's godparents a secret for months after the christening

During Archie's christening, a select group of people was entrusted to be his godparents. Speculation about who would take on these roles was rife before and after the service. However, once again, the couple hid all details about baby Archie. No matter how much the public asked, they refused to share the identity of their son's godparents.

The names of these people have since emerged, with Tiggy Pettifer acting as godmother and Mark Dyer and Charlie van Straubenzee acting as godfathers. However, this information didn't arrive until months later, long after most people had stopped asking if George Clooney or Serena Williams had been given the roles. Perhaps that's why the couple released the names?

Meghan returning to the spotlight without Archie attracted confusion and criticism

Once Meghan had baby Archie in her life, she was in no rush to return to her royal duties. She was determined to make the most of her maternity leave, only making occasional appearances in public when she absolutely had to. This included the annual Trooping the Color ceremony, which marks the monarch's birthday. Archie was notably absent from this.

With reports claiming that Meghan was unable to leave her child's side, the fact that she didn't bring the boy with her drew criticism. Some people took offense to this, believing that it showed just how determined the Duchess of Sussex was to hide details about baby Archie. They wanted to know why they weren't allowed to see him.

People criticized her parenting ability after seeing her handle baby Archie

Of course, not all of Meghan's public appearances were without her son. She and baby Archie were notably present on the sidelines of a polo game in which William and Harry were competing. It was very much a family affair, not that the sisters-in-law spending time together attracted much favorable publicity. Then again, that's not where the main focus was.

It seems that people couldn't take their eyes off of baby Archie, and not for the right reasons. People were quick to criticize Meghan's parenting methods, claiming that she was holding him wrong and didn't know what she was doing. With all this scrutiny, it wasn't hard to see why Meghan was so reluctant to show her son in public.

Baby Archie was denied a royal title upon birth, although it was initially unclear why

Baby Archie and Lilibet might share a lot of similarities with William and Kate's children, but they'll never be the same as their cousins. With Harry not being as close to the throne as his brother, his children have received different treatment. That includes being denied royal titles, something that the public assumed was guaranteed after Archie's birth.

Discussion over whether he'd be named a prince, earl, or something similar soon stopped when it emerged that he wasn't getting anything. Was the Royal Family snubbing him, or did his parents simply not want him to receive the royal treatment? Was this all part of their plan to hide details about baby Archie? Initially, it wasn't clear.

The monarchy allegedly wanted to deny Archie's birthright to be called a prince

Months after the initial drama regarding Archie's lack of royal title, the public seemed to have an answer. Meghan claimed she'd been under the impression that it was protocol for a royal child in her son's position to receive one. Regardless of her and Harry's feelings about it, there'd seemingly been an expectation for the boy to get something.

However, that didn't happen. To make matters worse, Meghan claimed the royals wish to deny baby Archie his birthright. There's a century-old protocol that states that all of a monarch's grandchildren can be referred to as prince or princess. Once Charles becomes king, Archie should technically receive this perk. However, the monarchy allegedly wants to change that.  

Meghan and Harry revealed this drama in an interview with Oprah Winfrey

This revelation emerged during an interview that Meghan and Harry gave with Oprah Winfrey in March 2021. The pair talked about how the Royal Family allegedly discussed stripping baby Archie of his birthright while the duchess was pregnant. They were reportedly never told why, although Charles' desire to streamline the monarchy is assumed to be the motivation behind it.

Had relations between Harry, Meghan, and the rest of the family been strong after the wedding, things might have turned out differently. However, the couple's gradual movement away from the royals in search of greater privacy worked to their disadvantage here. Their son losing his birthright was supposedly a sacrifice they had to accept to hide details about baby Archie.

The couple wanted baby Archie to have a title purely for the protection this would offer

When it first emerged that baby Archie wasn't getting a title, some reports claimed that this was Harry and Meghan's doing. However, this interview proved the opposite. This attracted some criticism, given the couple's movement away from the Royal Family. However, there was a big reason they wanted Archie to have a title: it gave him protection.

According to the interview, if their son was a prince, the monarchy would do more to protect him. Recent events have shown how much his parents value safety, so it's perhaps unsurprising that this is what upset them the most about Archie's lack of title. Maybe if he were a prince, the Queen would get to see more of him?

Someone in the monarchy allegedly expressed concerns about Archie's skin color

The drama around Archie's apparent birthright isn't the only thing that emerged during this interview with Oprah. Their discussion revealed a lot about Harry and Meghan's time in the monarchy, a lot of which wasn't sunshine and rainbows. One of the biggest issues that supposedly occurred while they were still working royals revolved around their son's skin color.

According to the couple, people in the monarchy had conversations about Archie being darker than the rest of the family. While Meghan was pregnant, at least one person was supposedly fearful of how different the child would look from all the other royals. It's unclear who expressed these concerns, but it wasn't the Queen or her late husband. 

The discussion around Archie's skin tone might be why his life is so private

For Meghan, hearing someone say this about her child probably didn't come as much of a shock. After all, she's spent her whole life facing offensive issues like this. Still, it wasn't something she wanted to hear, especially within the monarchy. How could she raise her child in such an environment if this was how people felt?

Of course, it wasn't just within royal circles that Meghan was exposed to this. Plenty of people online were saying the same exact thing. That kind of criticism and abuse might be what compels Meghan and Harry to seek out so much privacy. They probably don't feel like their kids are safe when sharing details about baby Archie. 

Plenty of people weren't convinced by the claims that they made during Oprah's interview

Meghan and Harry have long been a controversial couple, and the way they divide people has only grown stronger over the years. This interview with Oprah was one of those moments that really separated the people who love them from the ones who hate them. Plenty of royalists didn't hold back from calling the pair liars after it aired.

Those who haven't taken Harry and Meghan's side refuse to believe that there's any truth to what they told Oprah. They're firm in their opinions that the couple loves to seek attention and only did this interview because they weren't getting publicity. They claim that this makes the duo hypocrites, given their desire to keep details about baby Archie secret.

The determination to hide details about baby Archie might stem from Diana’s experience

People are never going to agree on whether Harry and Meghan's intentions are pure and if what you see is truly the real deal. However, it's hard to deny that most of what they do is for the sake of their children. Keeping him - and now Lilibet - safe seems to be the priority, regardless of how it affects their reputation.

This probably isn't too surprising, given what Harry's mother went through when she was still alive. The public's obsession with Diana made her life incredibly difficult at times, and she was already going through a lot with the royals. Harry presumably doesn't want history to repeat itself, so he's doing everything he can to keep baby Archie and Lilibet safe.

Baby Archie typically receives unfavorable comparisons to William and Kate's kids

The closer that someone in the Royal Family is to the throne, the more attention they typically receive from the public. That's been part of the issue with baby Archie. Even though he's unlikely to ever become king, he's seemingly high enough in the line of succession to warrant public interest. Of course, he's not the only one.

Archie's cousins receive just as much publicity as he does, with William's kids often being compared to him. Unfortunately, the comparison usually isn't favorable, thanks to all the controversy that Meghan and Harry have amassed over the years. Their desire to keep details about baby Archie hidden has meant George, Charlotte, and Louis typically come out on top.

Many pictures of baby Archie manage to obscure his face in some way

It's not just the details of baby Archie and his life that his parents try to hide. The couple also refuses to share pictures of him except on rare occasions. Outside of photos celebrating his birthday or festivities, they keep him firmly away from any cameras. It means that every time the world sees him, Archie looks incredibly different.

If that wasn't enough to drive some members of the public wild, not all of the pictures the parents post are that revealing. Many of them obscure his face because it's not in the shot, his back is to the camera, there's a filter over the image, or something similar. The parents really are determined to give Archie his privacy.

Accusations of Meghan faking her pregnancy resurfaced with Lilibet

It wasn't long after baby Archie arrived that people started wondering when baby number two would come along. They eventually got their answer in February 2021 when the couple shared the news that their family was about to get even bigger. Unfortunately, this moment was slightly ruined by people once again accusing Meghan of faking her pregnancy.

It appears that online searches regarding the duchess wearing a baby bump shot up by several thousand percent after the announcement. It's unclear precisely why people thought the couple was using a surrogate again. However, it's likely that anyone who was convinced they'd done so the first time around refused to accept any alternative with this pregnancy.

The couple was even more secretive with their second pregnancy than the first

Harry and Meghan's announcement that they were having another child came very out of the blue. By the time they shared the good news, the duchess was already quite far into the pregnancy. This was a clear indication of how secretive the pair could be now that they weren't tied to the monarchy any longer.

With the couple better able to control what information they did and didn't share with the public, almost nothing about Lilibet was revealed. Even her birth wasn't announced until several days after it occurred, when they shared that the girl's name was a nod to her grandmother and great-grandmother. Saying that, though, her gender was actually disclosed before the birth.

Harry revealed that Lilibet is already old enough to have "taken her first steps" 

It's perhaps hard to believe that so much time has already passed since Lilibet entered this world in 2021. The girl is apparently already walking, with Harry revealing as much during an interview with People magazine. He said that his daughter has "taken her first steps" and is now trying to "keep up with her big brother."

We expect it won't be long before the girl is running around and causing all sorts of havoc for her parents at home. Who knows, she might already be doing that; Meghan and Harry just haven't told the world. Just like baby Archie, there are so many details of her life they want to hide, and nothing's going to change.

Baby Archie has several career options in mind, including being a helicopter pilot

In a surprising turn of events, Harry actually revealed several details about his children's lives during that interview. Along with talking about Lilibet now being up on her feet, he also shared what baby Archie hopes to do as a future career. Apparently, this changes somewhat frequently, depending on how he's feeling on any particular day.

Along with wishing to be an astronaut or a character from the children's TV series 'Octonauts,' Archie apparently talks about wanting to be a pilot. In particular, a helicopter pilot. This is something that's close to Harry's heart, given that he flew helicopters when he was in the military. Evidently, this is a like father, like son situation.

He's apparently a fan of wheelchair sports after watching videos from the Invictus Games

Harry's interview was prompted by the Invictus Games, of which he is the founder. The sporting event is something that the prince cherishes greatly, and he confessed his excitement at being able to take his children to it in the future. According to Harry, baby Archie is already invested after he showed his son some videos.

The boy was apparently delighted after watching clips of several wheelchair sports from the 2018 Invictus Games. Harry reportedly used this as an opportunity to talk about disabilities, both physical and invisible ones. He was eager to have the discussion with his son and loved seeing everything through his eyes because kids are so “unfiltered and honest.”

Harry's upbringing was controversial, given remarks his father made about him

Interviews like these show just how much the public is missing out on in baby Archie's life. For some people, all this privacy is controversial, especially given Harry comes from the Royal Family. Then again, Harry's life has always been full of controversy. After all, when the kid was born, his dad apparently didn't even want him.

It's widely reported that when the prince arrived, his father was disappointed that he wasn't a girl because he already had one son. Moreover, he allegedly lamented the fact that the boy had red hair, which he apparently blamed as being a "Spencer gene." It's perhaps no wonder the father and son have supposedly had a tense relationship for years.

Diana also brought controversy to Harry's childhood, but in a different way

It wasn't just Harry's father that contributed to the controversy of his upbringing. His mother also played a role, although her impact was slightly different. Diana's controversy with Harry revolved more around the fact that she did things with him and his brother that the Royal Family typically looked down upon. This included visiting theme parks and eating at McDonalds.

The People's Princess was more interested in making her kids well-rounded and ensuring they enjoyed their childhood than doing what the monarchy wanted. She knew their futures would revolve around being royals, so she wanted them to enjoy life while they still could. Little did Diana know it would eventually be possible for her son to leave that world behind.

Controversy has followed Harry throughout his life, thanks to his repeated mistakes

Of course, Harry knows all about being controversial without anyone else's involvement. Before he settled down with Meghan, he was known as the bad boy of the Royal Family. He had a rich history of getting into trouble that went all the way back to his teenage years. This included being caught with illegal substances and sent to rehab.

Other antics that earned the prince a ton of criticism included being snapped without clothes at a party, attacking a photographer, and wearing a highly inappropriate Halloween outfit. Despite these mistakes, though, the public still seemed to adore him. Harry’s efforts to hide details about baby Archie and his life appear to have attracted more controversy than these other incidents.

Harry's questionable behavior was likely the result of losing his mother so young

The reason people were so willing to look past those antics might have something to do with what happened when Harry was younger. The boy was only 12 years old when he learned that his mother had passed away. Grief affects people in many ways, and it's perhaps no surprise that losing someone so precious prompted Harry to act out.

The prince's love for Diana was far stronger than his relationship with Charles because his mom was the one who raised him. While his dad was busy fulfilling his duties as the heir to the throne, she was the one ensuring that the kids were happy and healthy. To lose Diana while he was still a child changed Harry forever.

Thomas Markle hasn't met his grandchildren and is allegedly hopeful of a reunion

We expect that Harry has had many a conversation about this with Meghan, who has her own controversial family history. The duchess and her father haven't been on speaking terms for years now, prompting the man to repeatedly lash out at her in the press. It would appear that her desire for secrecy extends to certain blood relatives too.

Thomas Markle no longer being involved in his daughter's life means that he's never been allowed to meet his grandchildren. The man is apparently eager for this to change and is allegedly hopeful for a reunion come the Queen's platinum jubilee. Is that likely to happen, though? Anything is possible, but there's no indication that Meghan wants her dad back.

Meghan had a better relationship with her father when she was growing up

Relations between these two weren't always so strained. When Meghan was younger, she apparently visited her father at work regularly. He used to be a TV lighting director and director of photography, so that meant a lot of trips to television sets. It's perhaps no wonder that the duchess eventually set her sights on becoming an actress.

Unfortunately, while relations were certainly better when Meghan was younger, they weren't perfect. For one, the duchess grew up in a broken household, with her parents getting divorced when she was only two years old. As anyone who's a child of divorce likely knows, having your life split across two homes like this can be quite tough to handle.

Meghan's mother is the only member of her family with an insight into Archie's life

According to a Vanity Fair article, Meghan would regularly switch between which parent she lived with. That was until she reached adolescence when she was under the full-time care of her father. Despite her mother not being fully in the picture at that point, though, Meghan’s relationship with Doria Ragland evidently didn't suffer from the distance.

Nowadays, the only member of her family that Meghan appears to maintain contact with is her mom. Doria has been privy to all the details about baby Archie and his life that both the public and his grandfather have been denied. In fact, Doria spent time helping to care for the boy when Meghan first brought Archie into the world.

She might not feel her dad can be trusted with any information about baby Archie and Lilibet

Relations between Meghan and her father probably wouldn't be quite so tense if it weren't for the drama that played out around her wedding. It emerged that the man had staged photographs before the event, which may have been the reason why he wasn't at the wedding. The controversy was allegedly embarrassing for both the bride and the royals.

With Thomas speaking to the media so much since then - including revealing a private letter Meghan sent him - the relationship has gone from bad to worse. Meghan likely doesn't feel she can trust her father with any information about her kids because he might leak it to the press. That would undo all her efforts to keep their lives private.

Meghan and Harry currently have no intentions of welcoming a third child into their family

With two children in their family so far, they're still one child behind William and Kate. Does that mean a third might be on the way at some point? It's not likely, given that Meghan and Harry are apparently eager to lessen their impact on the world. They've previously expressed that having more children wouldn't be good for the planet.

There's always the chance that the pair might adopt in the future or potentially even change their minds about having another child. One thing's for certain, though - if they do have a third kid, the world will likely know just as little about them as the details about baby Archie and Lilibet. Nothing will change their desire for secrecy.

They're entitled to their privacy, but it's hard for some people to accept that

As parents, Meghan and Harry are entitled to share as much or as little as they want about their kids with the world. Being in the spotlight doesn't change that. While their kids are unable to consent to anything, they're well within their right to hide all these details about baby Archie and Lilibet from the public.

It can be hard for some to accept that, given that these two have come from the Royal Family, where much of people's lives are on show. However, no amount of criticism will change anything. The world has to just take whatever Meghan and Harry are willing to share and be grateful that these two offer anything at all.