When it comes to getting information about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, I’ll take whatever I can find. The royal couple is known for being very cautious and private when it comes to their kids. However, the prince did recently mention his five-year-old and three-year-old during an inspiring speech in the U.K. last month. Additionally, Markle did talk about Archie during her visit to Colombia earlier this year.
Prince Harry’s latest outing in Vancouver, Canada showcased his impressive parenting skills. His interactions with the students at the event provided a glimpse into his approach as a father. If his behavior with Archie and Lili mirrors how he engaged with the students, it’s safe to say that Prince Harry may be a strong contender for Father of the Year.
Yesterday, Prince Harry, 40, surprised attendees by showing up at Seaforth Armoury in Vancouver. The event? The launch of the Invictus Games 2025 School Program. It should be noted that the Invictus Games, an international sporting event for wounded and injured veterans, was co-founded by the prince. This event will be held next year in Vancouver and Whistler. Ahead of the main event, Prince Harry engaged with students to introduce a new online program that aims to bring the Invictus Games into schools.
During the visit, Harry wore a constant smile on his face as he engaged in conversations with several elementary school students. He showed genuine interest in their activities and listened attentively to what they had to say. Photographs captured him leaning in, maintaining direct eye contact, and even using his signature parenting move.
Prince Harry’s affinity for children is well-known among royal enthusiasts. He has frequently participated in events involving kids, and his genuine connection with them is evident. It’s no wonder, as these interactions likely remind him of his own children, Archie and Lilibet, waiting for him at home.
In a stirring speech in late September, Prince Harry opened up about embracing fatherhood for the second time. During a private engagement with The HALO Trust, a humanitarian organization dedicated to clearing landmines and debris from conflict zones, he highlighted his mother’s connection to the organization and expressed how his role as a father has fueled his advocacy. He reflected on the changes in his life and the world since his first visit to Angola in 2019, stating, “In those five years, I’ve become a father for the second time. And while it’s not necessary to have children to care about the future of our planet, I can’t help but think that my mother would have been deeply concerned if any child or grandchild had to grow up in a world still plagued by landmines.”