‘Desperate’ reason Prince Harry is OK with Meghan splashing Lilibet and Archie on social media
In the past they’ve ferociously protected their children’s privacy by keeping them out of the public eye, but there’s been a sudden and significant change in Prince Harry and Meghan’s approach recently and one insider says they know why.
The Duchess of Sussex has ramped up Lilibet, 4, and big brother Archie’s, 6, appearances on her Instagram page, freely posting happy family snaps on social media.
And while cynical observers note that it coincides with her pushing her business interests in her As Ever brand in the same forum, an insider has offered another, sadder motive.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.“Harry is completely heartbroken,” an insider close to the family has told Daily Mail.
“His dad refuses to see him or the kids — not even on Zoom... It’s a last resort.
“He’s desperately hoping the King might see a picture of Archie or Lilibet and realise what he’s missing.
“He’s tried everything - calls, letters... But nothing’s worked. This is his way of saying, ‘Look at what you’re missing’.”
Meghan has used a number of recent milestones to share intimate, previously unseen photos and videos of the Montecito-based royals’ family life.
To celebrate Lilibet’s birthday, Meghan posted several family cherished shots, including a throwback video of herself twerking to the song Baby Momma in a bid to bring on labour while pregnant with the princess, while another post featured a black and white snap of her cuddling Lili.
In one clip for Father’s Day, Harry was seen dancing joyfully in the kitchen with toddler Archie, while another captured him sharing laughs during story time with his son.
And in another particularly tender moment, both children were seen showering their dad with kisses while playing on a backyard swing.
During a recent appearance on Emma Gredge’s Aspire podcast, Meghan explained her motivation for sharing more with her followers.
“Did you see my ‘Baby Momma’ dance? That was four years ago... I’m just grateful that now, being back on social... I can share it on my own terms.”
Prince Harry remains publicly estranged from senior members of the royal family including King Charles and Prince William but has expressed a desire to reconcile.
In a May interview he told the BBC, “There have been so many disagreements between me and some of my family… Of course, they will never forgive me for lots of things but… there’s no point in continuing to fight anymore.”
“Life is precious. I don’t know how much longer my father has,” he added. “He won’t speak to me because of this security stuff. It would be nice to reconcile.”
