Prince Harry haunted by mom Diana’s past with press as Meghan Markle keeps sharing their children's pics

MONTECITO, CALIFORNIA: Prince Harry is reportedly upset over Meghan Markle’s decision to share photos and videos of their children online to promote herself and her brand. 

The Duke of Sussex, who has long spoken out about protecting his children from media intrusion, is said to be troubled by how much of their private life is being shown publicly.

Prince Harry 'fuming' over Meghan Markle sharing photos of children as he fears a repeat of the past

This comes after Meghan Markle posted a black-and-white birthday tribute to their daughter, Lilibet, on social media.

The post was one of six recent uploads featuring their children, Archie, six, and Lilibet, four.

Meghan's move has left Harry "fuming," a source told Radar Online. While their faces are partially obscured in the posts, Harry is "deeply unsettled" by how much of their lives are going public because it is "dredging up memories of how his mum was used by the press," said the insider.

The source continued, "This marks a major change in how they present themselves publicly."

They added, "A while back, the idea of sharing anything about the kids would’ve been off the table — they’ve always been incredibly guarded when it comes to their private life. But Meghan seems intent on breaking this rule for the sake of her self-promotion and brand."

Prince Harry 'feels uneasy' despite trusting Meghan Markle about her judgment regarding their privacy

Although Prince Harry trusts Meghan Markle's judgments, the protective father in him feels uneasy about their lives becoming public at such a rapid pace.

"Harry trusts Meghan to use her judgment about what's okay to share, but he still feels uneasy. He's a hands-on, protective father who wants to keep Archie and Lili as sheltered as possible while they're still so young," shared the tipster.

Meghan's posts come at a time when she is expanding her public profile. Her new lifestyle brand, 'As Ever', and her Netflix series 'With Love, Meghan' are helping her step into a role similar to Martha Stewart or Gwyneth Paltrow.

The same insider added, "Harry's been anxious that they might be revealing more than they should overall. He's especially uneasy about how much of their everyday life in Montecito is being put out there."

Meghan Markle 'truly enjoys' letting people see glimpses of their life

While critics argue that these social media posts are part of a larger effort to rebrand amid falling popularity, others believe they are intentional and controlled.

“Meghan’s posts have definitely caught people’s attention,” said the insider. “There's quiet talk that she might be sharing more to boost interest in her brand.”

Another source offered a different perspective, saying, "She's not exposing them to paparazzi or public events. She's being intentional and careful about what she shares and when, keeping things positive and under her control."

Meghan also "takes pride in her family and truly enjoys letting people see glimpses of their life," according to the tipster. 

"She doesn't see a reason to keep everything hidden, and social media lets her shape that narrative on her own terms," they further shared.