Royal expert explains why Prince Harry won’t show children’s faces in photos Hanisha Sethi

A royal expert has provided an explanation as to why the public has not seen a clear picture of the faces of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s two children in recent years. According to The Sun’s Royal Editor Matt Wilkinson, the issue spans back to how Prince Harry dealt with the media when he was a child.

Speaking on A Right Royal podcast, offering an explanation, the expert said: “My understanding of this or up to a certain stage is that Harry would much rather his children were not seen. He doesn’t want them to be tapped.”

He added: “He’s got this idea that if he takes them outside of Montecito that there’s a horde of us out there trying to take pictures of his kids – they’re not by the way.”

The expert also explained Meghan Markle grew up differently in California and therefore would not want to hide the children away. He said: “She doesn’t want to hide them away and we’ve seen this haven’t we more and more with the use of of Lilibet and Archie.”

Both Archie, five, and Lilibet, five, are being featured more in photos on Instagram since Meghan re-joined the platform at the start of 2025.

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The Princess of Wales has shared her hopes of taking her children to either Australia or New Zealand.

During her visit to the Wellington Barracks in London to mark St Patrick’s Day, Kate shared that she would love to return to Australia and New Zealand with Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six, now that they are getting older.

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Princess Kate said she would like to take her children to New Zealand and Australia (Image: Getty Images)

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Paul said: “Diana often dressed William and Harry the same, in identical outfits.

“The boys hated that, by the way, they didn’t want to be dressed the same, but this was Diana’s way of saying, both my boys are equal to me, they’re both wearing the same outfits.”

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Princess Diana was known as the “people’s princess” (Image: Getty Images)

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The village is known for its sandy beaches and blue waters – it’s a popular spot for surfing and has attracted a celebrity crowd.

Prince Harry and William are among the big names who have visited, first as young teenagers and then again as adults.

Prince William visited during his stag do and, before they married, Prince Harry enjoyed a weekend there with Meghan.

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As per Town & Country, Emily’s mum replied that it was “the other way around”, to which the late Queen shared that it was “like that with Charlotte and George”.

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Princess Charlotte takes care of her older brother George (Image: Getty Images)

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Prince George attended school in Battersea (Image: Getty Images)

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Over 450 new trees have been planted in the rainforest in the ancient woodland, one of the South West’s last remaining examples of temperate rainforest.

Wistman’s Wood is an ancient oak woodland that covers over seven acres of the West Dart Valley on Dartmoor, Devon.

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Anne Simmons, 57, who worked as a cleaner at Buckingham Palace for 12 years, from 2008 to 2020, has given a rare insight into Princess Kate’s life, helping us form a better understanding of the future Queen.

The royal would allegedly “often sit by the window with a cup of tea for five minutes” with the ex-royal cleaner saying: “No phone, just silence.”

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The Duke of York, 65, was pictured with a female companion looking stern-faced during his weekly horse riding in Windsor. It comes days after Ms Giuffre, 41, made bombshell claims she had suffered serious injuries after a horror crash in Australia.

Ms Giuffre claimed her car had been hit by a school bus and doctors had told her she would be dead within days. She posted on social media: “I won’t bore anyone with the details but I think it important to note that when a school bus driver comes at you driving 110km as we were slowing for a turn that no matter what your car is made of it might as well be a tin can.”

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The Queen Mother was once lost by her security team (Image: Getty)

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Writing alongside her video making the sweet treat, Meghan wrote: “I did a spin on my grandma’s banana pudding recipe, making homemade vanilla pudding, layering in fresh chantilly cream (doesn’t the word ‘chantilly’ make you think of that old Big Bopper song?!), with strawberries soaked in fresh lemon juice and a touch of sugar. Of course, slices of banana and vanilla wafers layer in for this sweet treat we named after Lili. Chantilly Lili.”

Within one day of the recipe being shared, fans have taken to TikTok to create the dessert themselves and are eager to try it.

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Meghan Markle shares the dessert recipe with fans (Image: @meghan / Instagram)

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Prince William’s wife never fails to look refreshed and polished every single time she steps out, even after a challenging year of treatment following her cancer diagnosis. According to Ms Simmons, Kate, who is now in remission, likes to keep things “surprisingly low-key and consistent.”

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Princess Kate always looks polished during engagements (Image: getty)

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Zara Tindall dislikes one particular thing when it comes to being in the spotlight (Image: Getty)

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However, as the national anthem began playing, Harry could be seen telling Meghan to “turn around” when she tried to engage with her husband, who was standing directly behind her. But he didn’t stop there – seeming to tell her off a second time when she tried to initiate a conversation again…

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Trooping the Colour, 2019 (Image: Getty)

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Meghan Markle has been urged to “clearly separate” her two online shops when she launches her As Ever brand following her latest move. The Duchess of Sussex launched a new online shop this week containing a “curated” collection of some of her favourite fashion and beauty essentials.

Meghan’s new page is on fashion website ShopMy, which is similar in style to the likes of liketoknowit in the UK. She will take a commission on any purchases fans make through the links. The duchess’s new online shop features several of her signature pieces listed, including her white linen shirts, striped shirts, various jumpers in her favourite colours, and her beloved YSL sandal slides.

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Meghan Markle has been urged to “clearly separate” her two online shops when she launches her As Eve (Image: Getty)
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