Alright, grab your tiaras and scepters, because things are getting royally interesting in Montecito! Let’s delve into the latest chapter of our favorite royal reality show starring Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle didn’t just waltz into their American dream solo. Nope, they brought along their little prince, Archie, when they made their “freedom flight” to Canada. Fast forward to their glittering California mansion in 2021, and they welcomed a darling daughter, Princess Lilibet. Aren’t they just living the real-life version of The Crown?
Now, while Archie and Lilibet are still toddlers toddling away, they are already media royalty. Little Lilibet just celebrated her third birthday, but here’s the kicker—no Royal Family members were present. Ouch! As rumors swirl like a royal tiara in the wind, there’s been buzz about King Charles wanting a bigger role in Archie and Lilibet’s lives. Whether these cousins across the pond, like Prince George and Princess Charlotte, will ever have epic royal playdates is anyone’s guess.
So, here’s where things get spicy: Archie’s prepping for kindergarten, and Lilibet’s about to hit the preschool scene. And, surprise! A US journalist recently lashed out, calling Harry and Meghan “frauds.” Yeah, you heard that right!
Our favorite royal rebels moved to the US to escape the paparazzi and the royal rat race. Allegedly, they knew within days of their wedding that the Palace life wasn’t for them. When Archie was born in 2019, they had already started closing the curtain on their public lives, wanting to shake off the “puppet strings” of the Crown.
According to royal expert Katie Nicholl in her book, The New Royals: Queen Elizabeth’s Legacy and the Future of the Crown, Harry was “almost morbidly obsessed” with keeping Archie’s birth secret. This secrecy was a far cry from the usual royal baby fanfare. The public, feeling left out of the royal baby narrative, dubbed this secrecy a breach of the “unwritten contract between the royals and the public.”
Rebecca English from the Daily Mail even said the behind-the-scenes tension was so high that it brought officials to tears. Typically, royal parents do the hospital step dance, posing with their newborn for the whole world to coo over. But Harry and Meghan had other plans. They tricked reporters and photographers, opting for the more private Portland Hospital instead of the traditional St Mary’s.
Nicholl’s book reveals Harry was elated to have foxed the media. They managed to welcome their son in private even before the palace press confirmed Meghan was in labor. As for Lilibet’s birth in June 2021, it was paparazzi-free in California.
Fast forward a couple of years, and the Sussexes announced their munchkins were officially Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. But not everyone’s buying their royal claims. Royal expert Angela Levin asserts that giving Lilibet a title might burden her young shoulders with unwanted limelight.
Levin believes that by bestowing royal titles, Harry and Meghan are anchoring their kids to a family they’ve often criticized. She wonders why anyone would want their daughter to endure such a dilemma. Sure, every girl loves playing princess, but when you’re the “real deal” in a class full of commoners, jealousy can take hold.
Archie and Lilibet are growing up fast. Archie just hit the big 5, while Lilibet turned three. Her birthday bash saw no royal attendees except for Aunt Eugenie. King Charles, meanwhile, is reportedly “heartbroken” over the sparse relationship he has with his Californian grandkids.
Royal expert Ingrid Seward shared with the Mirror that King Charles, grappling with a cancer diagnosis, is grieving his limited time with Archie and Lilibet. He wishes to impart his wisdom while they’re young enough to benefit from it. His illness has made the distance all the more poignant.
Meghan’s School Dilemma
So what’s next for our young royals? It appears their future education might not be across the pond. Meghan has voiced her concerns about Archie attending UK schools, citing safety. She told journalist Alison Davis that UK school pickups would become royal photo ops, and that’s a hard pass from her.
While there’s still time before the royal tots hit high school, they’re likely to attend local schools in their chic Montecito neighborhood. Harry and Meghan are already scouting local educational institutions, but it’s stirring up some major drama.
Local journalist Rochard Mineards of the Montecito Journal reported that the couple was spotted at a private school campus. But hold onto your crowns because the school fees range from $50,000 to $60,000 a year. Yikes!
Not everyone’s thrilled with this royal expenditure. US-based journalist Lee Cohen didn’t hold back, calling the couple “frauds.” In a GB News interview, Cohen was livid over the Sussexes’ consideration of outrageously expensive schools, branding their commitment to equality a facade. He questioned how they could justify such elitism when many families struggle financially.
Cohen accused the couple of perpetuating privilege systems they claim to fight against, deeming their actions hypocritical.
Well, there you have it, folks. Another episode in the royal saga that keeps on giving! What’s your take on Harry and Meghan’s school choices and lifestyle? Share your thoughts below and let’s keep this royal gossip rolling!
