Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have addressed their children, Archie and Lilibet, and hinted at their future career paths. The couple announced a significant change to their charitable organization, renaming the Archewell Foundation to Archewell Philanthropies after five years. This shift aims to allow the family to further expand their philanthropic efforts on a global scale.
The mention of Archie, 6, and Lilibet, 4, in the official announcement marks a unique development as Harry and Meghan have seldom named their children in such a formal context before. Royal expert Richard Eden suggests this inclusion indicates the couple’s intention to involve their kids in upcoming philanthropic projects. However, the exact details of this involvement remain undisclosed and somewhat mysterious.
According to reports, a friend of Prince Harry expressed surprise at the mention of their children, as Harry and Meghan had previously emphasized shielding them from public attention. The shift in approach has raised questions about Meghan’s influence on this decision.
Recent events, such as the release of the family’s annual Christmas card featuring Archie and Lilibet, along with a year-end video showcasing their charitable endeavors, have led many to believe that the children may play a more visible role in their parents’ public initiatives. Meghan, particularly since returning to Instagram in 2025, has shared glimpses of her children while ensuring their privacy by concealing their faces creatively.
The couple has become more vocal about their children’s future plans, notably launching a campaign against cyberbullying and promoting online safety for parents and children. Meghan, during a panel discussion in New York City, expressed concerns about the challenges her young children might face in the digital era, emphasizing the need to balance technology’s benefits with safeguarding against its risks.