Why Prince Harry, Meghan Markle have not told kids about royal lineage

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have reportedly kept their children in the dark about an important issue.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly in no rush to tell their kids that they’re royalty.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are proud parents to Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 3 – but the duo are set on their kids having a normal upbringing.

“They’ll have those conversations in due time,” a source close to the couple told Us Weekly. “They’re so well-mannered. Archie is sweet and curious and playful, and Lili is vibrant and happy.”

Still, Archie – who is sixth in line to the throne, while Lilibet is seventh – will come to find out about their royal bloodline eventually.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle with their kids Archie and Lilibet. Picture: ALEXI LUBOMIRSKI/The Times

Harry, 39, and the Suits star, 43, reside in a plush $US14 million mansion in Montecito, California, with their kids. The pair reportedly make a conscious effort to keep their children out of the spotlight.

“I think every parent wants to share their kid with the world, but they just can’t,” the insider said.

“[Prince] William’s kids, for example, have way more safety, even though they’re recognisable. And the same doesn’t apply to Meghan and Harry’s children.”

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex welcomed Archie in 2021, one year after stepping down as senior royals. Picture: Dominic Lipinski / POOL / AFP

“They know the world wants to see [them but] I would expect them to live smaller lives until that gets sorted, if it ever does,” the source added.

Despite the pair’s busy schedules, the insider adds that Harry and Meghan are hands-on parents.

“They take the kids to school, they pick them up, and they are very active and present with them throughout the day,” the insider said.

The family now live away from the spotlight in Montecito, California. Picture: Netflix

The couple prefer to keep their kids out of the spotlight. Picture: Misan Harriman

While the Sussexes usually remain tight-lipped about their home life, Markle couldn’t help but gush over her “chatty, sweet” kids during her trip to Colombia with Harry earlier this month.

“Being a mum has always been a dream of mine. And I’m so fortunate that we have two beautiful, healthy, very chatty, sweet children,” she said, in part. “I love being a mum.”

During their recent tour of Colombia, Meghan said she loved being a mum. Picture: RAUL ARBOLEDA / AFP

Markle will stay in Montecito with her kids next month while Harry jets off to NYC for a visit set to coincide with UN General Assembly High-level Week and Climate Week.

Harry, 39, will be in the Big Apple to “advance a number of his patronages and philanthropic initiatives,” his rep said, adding that the father of two will be busy with engagements with African Parks, The HALO Trust, The Diana Award, and Travalyst.

He will also be “furthering the work of The Archewell Foundation, the non-profit organisation he co-founded with his wife Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex,” his rep told The Post in a statement.

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