Prince Harry is back in the UK, attending the WellChild Awards, while his wife Meghan Markle and their children, Archie and Lilibet, remain in the US. It seems likely that Archie and Lilibet won’t be visiting the UK anytime soon due to concerns about their safety and security. Additionally, they have limited contact with their royal cousins, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. As the feud between the Sussexes and the Royal Family shows no sign of ending, it is uncertain if and when the children will have a chance to meet their relatives.

One of the main reasons for not bringing Archie and Lilibet to the UK is the issue of protection and security. Harry wants to ensure the safety of his wife and children, which is why they are staying in the US. When they come of age at 18, they will have more freedom to make their own decisions. However, with the ongoing tensions, it’s unclear if they will ever have the opportunity to meet their extended family.

Unfortunately, the situation becomes even more disheartening when considering the insights of a royal expert. Prince Harry and his family are living a different life in the US compared to the one they could have had in the UK. California offers better weather, and more importantly, Harry and Meghan’s children are shielded from the constant paparazzi. However, this also means that the press talks about them, as their parents’ public life continues to make headlines. Archie and Lilibet have become somewhat famous in their own right.

The Sussexes have made a conscious decision to give their children as normal a childhood as possible. They want to protect them from unnecessary publicity. The difference in safety measures between William’s children and Archie and Lilibet is notable. The source says, “They know the world wants to see [them], but they would expect them to live smaller lives until that gets sorted, if it ever does.”

At the age of 18, the Sussex children will have more freedom to choose their own paths. They will be able to form their own opinions and personalities. Unlike their royal cousins from the Wales family who will have more of a duty and formality to their lives, Archie and Lilibet will be able to live as the “cool cousins abroad,” enjoying more independence.

According to a source, Archie and Lilibet are growing up as well-mannered, sweet, curious, playful, vibrant, and happy children. However, their absence from the UK means they have not had the opportunity to build a relationship with their grandfather, King Charles, and their royal cousins.

The actions of Harry and Meghan have been criticized by some, who believe that the children should have the chance to bond with their UK-based family. Thomas Markle, Meghan’s estranged father, has expressed his concerns about Archie and Lilibet not knowing their royal relatives and missing out on important family connections.

As the children grow up, they will become more aware of their royal heritage and their parents’ strained relationship with the Royal Family. This will inevitably lead to questions and discussions about their identity. However, for now, traveling to the UK is not an option.

Royal expert Hugo Vickers suggests that it is Meghan who has made the decision to keep Archie and Lilibet away from the Royal Family. He believes that she wants to maintain control over their upbringing and raise them as Americans, away from anything royal.

While Harry recently made a trip to the UK for the WellChild Awards, it is unclear when Meghan, Archie, and Lilibet will visit again. According to another royal expert, Meghan may never return to the UK, and by implication, the children may not visit either.

Despite the separation from their UK-based family, Archie and Lilibet will have a comfortable life, with access to millions of pounds. Prince Harry has received significant inheritances and plans to ensure that his children have financial security in the future. This includes a substantial amount from the late Queen Mother’s trust fund, specifically designated for Archie and Lilibet.

In the end, the decision of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to keep Archie and Lilibet away from the UK and their royal relatives is a matter of personal choice. It is unclear whether this decision is in the best interest of the children, as they miss out on forming important bonds with their family. Only time will tell how this choice will affect their lives and relationships in the future.

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