The heartbreaking reason Meghan and Harry refuse to share too many images of Archie and Lilibet
Meghan and Harry refuse to share too many images of their children Archie and Lilibet because of this heartbreaking reason


In a recent interview, Meghan Markle revealed why she and Harry refuse to share too many images of their two young children, Archie and Lilibet.
- Meghan Markle was recently profiled by The Cut and made a number of interesting claims as she opened up about some private topics.
- The Duchess of Sussex also took time to explain why she and her husband choose not to share too many images of their young children.
- In other royal news, Queen pauses Balmoral summer holiday to share a devasting message, 'I am deeply saddened'.
In an in-depth interview with The Cut, the Duchess of Sussex revealed that there is a heartbreaking reason behind her decision to only share a few images of her children over the years.
In the interview, Meghan Markle condemned the Royal Rota rules that William and Kate have to ‘play’ with Cambridge children. The Duchess said, "There’s literally a structure by which if you want to release photos of your child, as a member of the family, you first have to give them to the Royal Rota [the U.K. media pool]."
The Duchess of Sussex added that she felt uncomfortable sharing images with the same tabloids that were writing negative articles about her and using negative slurs to describe the Duchess such as 'the N-word'.
"Why would I give the very people that are calling my children the N-word a photo of my child before I can share it with the people that love my child? You tell me how that makes sense and then I’ll play that game," said Meghan.
It was such a privilege to celebrate the 1st birthday of Lilibet with my family and hers! Joy and face painting all around ❤️🎂🎉 pic.twitter.com/bg3RY6MOEuJune 6, 2022
Since moving to California in her $14 million Santa Barbara mansion Meghan has faced far less invasive paparazzi than she was forced to deal with in the UK when she lived at Frogmore Cottage.
In the interview with The Cut, Meghan said that in California she can do school pickup and drop-off without it being a royal photo call with 'a press pen of 40 people snapping pictures'. The Duchess said, "Sorry, I have a problem with that. That doesn’t make me obsessed with privacy. That makes me a strong and good parent protecting my child."
Sign up for the woman&home newsletter
Sign up to our free daily email for the latest royal and entertainment news, interesting opinion, expert advice on styling and beauty trends, and no-nonsense guides to the health and wellness questions you want answered.
Later in the interview, Meghan Markle compared her relationship with her father to Prince Harry and Prince Charles as she explained her hopes for her husband and the Prince of Wales to reconcile.
The Duchess of Sussex spoke about her wishes that Prince Harry would have a better relationship with his father than she does with hers. However, later in the interview, Meghan revealed her struggles with forgiving her Royal in-laws as she revealed ' it takes a lot of effort to forgive'.
Laura is the Entertainment Editor for woman&home who primarily covers television, film, and celebrity news. Laura loves drinking and eating and can often be found trying to get reservations at London's trendiest restaurants. When she's not wining and dining, Laura can also be found travelling, baking, and hiking with her dog.
-
I test hundreds of beauty products throughout the year, but these are the three busy day essentials I can’t stop using this week
Our Beauty eComm Editor's On Repeat product recommendations column kicks off with a trio of busy week essentials that'll make frazzled chic a thing of the past
-
Try the bird dog exercise and thank me later - it's even better than a plank for beginners
The bird dog exercise might have a strange name, but it’s very popular with personal trainers, Pilates instructors and physios for good reason
-
Is Prince Harry finally ready to return home and can William forgive him?
It may appear as if Prince Harry is saying he wants to come home
-
Meghan Markle shares new Princess Lilibet photo in rare glimpse of Sunday hobby with her 'little loves'
She might be King Charles’s granddaughter, but Princess Lilibet is one of the least-often seen members of the Royal Family.
-
Prince Archie celebrated his fifth birthday with a 'party in the Californian sunshine'
Prince Archie marked his fifth birthday on May 6th - and is believed to have enjoyed a special party with Harry and Meghan
-
32 of Harry and Meghan's most romantic moments, from their engagement to their wedding day
From their fairytale wedding to their first date, we've put together some of Meghan and Harry's most romantic moments...
-
32 candid photos of Prince Harry that show his goofy side, from questionable dance moves to being the family joker
From a young age, Prince Harry has always found time to lighten the mood...
-
Prince Harry ‘adamant’ he wants Prince Archie and Lilibet to return to UK - but Meghan is ‘apprehensive’
Prince Harry is reportedly 'very keen' for Prince Archie, Lilibet and Meghan to join him and 'show a united front' on an upcoming UK trip
-
These are the royals' favourite holiday destinations, from the Bahamas to Botswana
Want to know how the other half vacations? These are the royals' favourite holiday destinations...
-
Princess Diana's cutest moments with Harry and William, from starting school to summer holidays
All of Princess Diana's cutest moments with Harry and William rounded up...