Harry and Meghan warned they will 'bear the brunt' as son Archie will 'hardly know' his heritage

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle warned they will 'bear the brunt' as son Archie will 'hardly know' his heritage
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been warned about how their feud with royal family will affect their son Archie (Getty Images)

NEW YORK: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been cautioned about the potential long-term effects of their ongoing feud with the royal family, particularly concerning their son, Archie Mountbatten-Windsor.

Jennie Bond, a royal commentator, has warned that the feud with the royal family might deeply affect Archie and his sister, Princess Lilibet.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle warned that feud with royal family could impact Archie

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex visit Lightway Academy on May 10, 2024 in Abuja, Nigeria. (Photo by Andrew Esiebo/Getty Images for The Archewell Foundation)
Harry and Meghan Markle live in America with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet (Andrew Esiebo/Getty Images)

Jennie Bond explained, "Children grow up and are innately curious about their heritage and background... and when your heritage is one of the most famous families in the world, it will undoubtedly seem rather odd and perhaps sad that you hardly know or remember them."

Bond believes the most significant impact will be felt when Archie reaches his teenage years. Speaking to OK! Magazine, she illustrated a potential scenario, "Imagine Archie, aged 15, telling his friends, 'My grandpa is/was King! And my Uncle is/will be King too.' But he hardly knew or met them. How sad... and Meghan would have to bear the brunt of the responsibility for that."

Since moving to America, Prince Archie hasn't seen the Royal Family since 2022. This separation might lead to future challenges as Archie grows older and becomes more curious about his royal roots.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 25: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex tend to their baby son Archie Mountbatten-Windsor at a meeting with Archbishop Desmond Tutu at the Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation during their royal tour of South Africa on September 25, 2019 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Toby Melville - Pool/Getty Images)
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tend to their baby son Archie Mountbatten-Windsor (Toby Melville - Pool/Getty Images)

Royal author Tom Quinn revealed to The Mirror that Archie is eager to visit the UK and reconnect with the Royal Family. He mentioned Meghan's concerns about the types of gifts the royals might give him, fearing that extravagant presents could intensify Archie's interest in his royal heritage.

"Archie loves the idea that his grandad lives in a castle and Meghan was worried that a magnificent shepherd's hut or similar extravagant present will only increase Archie's growing interest in his royal connections. She doesn't want Britain to become a longed-for fantasy for her son," Quinn said.

Quinn added that King Charles is keen to show his affection for Archie and to make up for what he perceives as his past neglect of his own sons. "King Charles hasn't seen his grandson Archie since 2022 and Archie really misses him. Many of Archie's books are about kings, princesses, and castles, and he knows enough to know that his grandfather lives in a castle. He is apparently desperate to come to the UK with his father, but Meghan and Harry don't want to encourage this."

Internet reacts to expert warnings about royal feud's impact on Archie

(L-R) Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex leave Windsor Castle in the Ascot Landau carriage during a procession after getting married at St Georges Chapel on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. Prince Henry Charles Albert David of Wales marries Ms. Meghan Markle in a service at St George's Chapel inside the grounds of Windsor Castle. Among the guests were 2200 members of the public, the royal family, and Ms. Markle's Mother Doria Ragland. (Photo by Mark Milan/GC Images)
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's exit from the royal family could affect their children in the furture (Mark Milan/GC Images)

The cautionary words from experts regarding the potential effects of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's feud with the Royal Family on their son Archie have sparked diverse reactions across the internet.

One user expressed reassurance, stating, "Archie will be ok. The last thing he needs is getting involved in drama."

Another user highlighted the importance of Harry and Meghan's efforts to provide a normal upbringing for their children, stating, "Harry's kids are not paraded on calendars, Wimbledon or Wembley for PR. They will grow up as normal kids."

One user doubted the notion, saying, "I doubt a child would be desperate, why claim such a thing, when they have no idea about Archie anyway!"

One user pointed out, "It's a good thing for Archie to grow up wanting to know about his royal heritage and KC3, however his mother, Meghan was ridiculed for wanting to know more about her Nigerian heritage?"

Lastly, some users expressed concern for the impact of the royal feud on the children involved, stating, "Shame the royals have taken the feud out on the children then isn’t it."

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