Royal expert Tom Quinn explained in his book Gilded Youth: An Intimate History of Growing Up in the Royal Family, “Even naming this child sparked a diplomatic scuffle. Hating even to think about the admittedly labyrinthine rules of protocol that surrounded the British royal family, Meghan, and Harry called her Lilibet, apparently in the belief that it would be a wonderful surprise for her great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth.”

Meghan miscarried prior to Lilibet becoming pregnant.

“That Harry did not have the sense to predict that this would cause trouble is beyond belief. He surely would have known that appropriating the monarch’s beloved childhood nickname would be perceived by many as disrespectful and intrusive in a way that naming their daughter Elizabeth would have not been.”

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, like parents everywhere, were overjoyed by the arrival of their children. However, the period leading up to Lilibet’s birth was not only filled with joy but also marked by deep sorrow.

Approximately a year before Lilibet was born, Harry and Meghan endured a devastating experience. In 2020, Meghan became pregnant again but tragically suffered a miscarriage.

Months later, Meghan shared her personal experience in an article, describing the moment she realized something was wrong.

“Hours later, I lay in a hospital bed, holding my husband’s hand. I felt the clamminess of his palm and kissed his knuckles, wet from both our tears. Staring at the cold white walls, my eyes glazed over. I tried to imagine how we’d heal. Losing a child means carrying an almost unbearable grief,” Meghan wrote.

Even now, the emotional wounds from that time persist. According to OK! Magazine, Meghan naturally feels a sense of sorrow around the anniversary of her miscarriage each year.

However, her love for her family helps her find comfort and happiness.

“She feels so blessed to have Archie and Lili and the family she and Harry have created. But naturally, as the anniversary of her miscarriage approaches, she does have sadness. The date is very poignant for her,” the source told OK!

Meghan Markle feels “sad” about her kids growing up.

The Duchess has had more time in recent months to devote to her work, including American Riviera Orchard, her lifestyle brand. Meghan believes it is essential to demonstrate to her kids that “mummies work as well,” the insider tells OK! Magazine.

However, the source clarified that she will always prioritize her family life, work around the children’s schedules to be available when they need her, and she simply wants to enjoy and treasure every moment with them as they grow up.

Since stepping away from royal duties, Harry and Meghan have pursued various business endeavors, though not all have been successful. Earlier this year, however, they undertook a significant “royal” initiative.

In May, Harry and Meghan traveled to Nigeria for a three-day visit to support the Invictus Games. While they appeared to enjoy their time there, two notable absences were felt—Archie and Lilibet remained in the United States. Reports indicate that the children may accompany their parents on international trips in the future.

“Meghan doesn’t like being away from her children as she doesn’t want to miss a thing with them growing up so fast,” a source shared with OK!.

“With Lili turning three, it’s really got Meghan and Harry thinking about their future and how quickly the children are growing up. Meghan especially feels that her babies are no longer babies, and like most mums, it makes her slightly sad and wistful that the baby years have come to an end.”

Will Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have a third child?

Meghan Markle is upset about her kids growing up, but has the couple considered having a third child? Since Lilibet was born three years ago, some people have questioned if Harry and Meghan will have three children like Prince William and Kate Middleton. Will it occur? Meghan Markle and Prince Harry appear to have strong opinions about it.

In 2019, when Archie was just a year old, Prince Harry spoke in an interview with Vogue Magazine about a method he supports for helping the environment—one that some may consider controversial. Harry expressed his belief that there should be a cap on the number of children people can have.

“With Lili turning three, it’s really got Meghan and Harry thinking about their future and how quickly the children are growing up. Meghan especially feels that her babies are no longer babies, and like most mums, it makes her slightly sad and wistful that the baby years have come to an end.”

“What more can you ask for?”

During the interview with Dr. Jane Goodall, she responded, “Not too many!” and laughed. Harry then elaborated, “Two, maximum! But I’ve always thought: this place is borrowed. And, surely, being as intelligent as we all are, or as evolved as we all are supposed to be, we should be able to leave something better behind for the next generation.”

In the widely discussed Oprah Winfrey interview in 2021, Meghan Markle also shared her thoughts on how many children she hoped to have. This was the first time the Sussexes publicly addressed the challenges they faced while being part of the Royal Family.

“[I’m] just grateful to have any child. Any, one or two, would have been amazing but to have a boy and then a girl what more can you ask for? Now we’ve got our family, we got the four of us and our two dogs,” Meghan said to Oprah.

Harry then confirmed that they were “done” having children, with Meghan affirming, “Two is it.”

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle seem resolute about stopping at two children. However, who can say what the future holds? Perhaps another prince or princess may join their family in Montecito someday.

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