Insider reveals heartbreaking reason why Prince Harry changed mind on posting Archie and Lilibet's photos

MONTECITO, CALIFORNIA: A new insider revelation has shed light on the emotional reason behind Prince Harry’s recent change of heart regarding sharing photos of Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet with the public.

Previously, royal experts claimed the couple held opposing views on using their children’s images for brand promotion. 

While Meghan Markle’s return to Instagram, featuring warm family moments, scenic bike rides, and intimate glimpses of their children, may appear to be part of a savvy rebrand, there’s more to the story. 

Sources report Harry’s shift in stance is deeply personal. Notably, before Markle’s Father’s Day post, she had kept her children’s faces off Instagram. However, the recent post featured smiling, joyful glimpses of Archie and Lilibet, a noticeable shift that an insider has now weighed in on.

Why did Prince Harry change stance on posting his children's pics online?

According to a source who spoke to the Daily Mail, Prince Harry’s sudden willingness to share photos of Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet online comes from a place of emotional desperation rather than strategy.

“Harry is completely heartbroken,” the insider revealed. “His dad refuses to see him or the kids - not even on Zoom... It's a last resort."

The source explained that Harry is clinging to hope that glimpses of Archie and Lilibet might stir something in King Charles. “He's desperately hoping the King might see a picture of Archie or Lilibet and realise what he's missing.”

The insider also claimed that Harry has repeatedly tried to reconnect with his father over the years. “He's tried everything - calls, letters... But nothing's worked. This is his way of saying, 'Look at what you're missing.'"

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex had, until recently, gone to great lengths to protect the privacy of their children. But in recent weeks, Meghan Markle has taken a notably more open approach - sharing never-before-seen family clips and offering followers rare glimpses into their life in Montecito.

Prince Harry says he would love to reconcile amid estrangement from royal family

Prince Harry has opened up about the depth of his estrangement from the royal family and the emotional toll it's taken, offering rare insight during a recent and widely criticized interview with the BBC.

In the interview, Harry expressed a desire for healing, stating, "I would love a reconciliation," while also revealing his heartbreak over losing a long-running legal battle concerning police protection in the UK. 

He noted that King Charles is currently unwilling to speak with him, a reality that underscores the seriousness of their ongoing rift.

Despite the strained relationship, Harry struck a more reflective tone, saying, "There’s no point continuing to fight any more. Life is precious." He also made a poignant remark about his father’s health, adding, "I don’t know how much longer my father has," in reference to the king's ongoing cancer treatment.

The Duke of Sussex’s legal fight over security, which has stretched across several years, came to a definitive end last month when senior judges upheld the government’s decision to reduce his official protection following his departure from royal duties. The ruling, Harry said, makes it unsafe for him to return to the UK with his wife and children - unless formally invited.

"I love my country, I always have," he said. "And I think that it's really quite sad that I won't be able to show my children my homeland," as per DailyMail.

Harry also described the decision to strip him of full security as a "good old-fashioned establishment stitch-up," alleging that the royal household may have played a role in influencing the outcome.

"I never asked [the King] to intervene," he clarified. "I asked him to step out of the way and let the experts do their jobs."