Meghan Markle in danger of 'bearing brunt' of 'sad' Archie and Lilibet situation

A royal expert warns Meghan Markle could face the wrath of a "sad" situation regarding her children Archie and Lilibet.

The young royals haven't had much interaction with their UK-based cousins, leaving many to ponder whether they will truly grasp their royal lineage.

Prince Harry has made it abundantly clear that he wants his offspring to appreciate their royal heritage.

Royal author Tom Quinn has claimed an insider told him: "Meghan does miss some aspects of life in the UK and worries that her children will blame her if they never get to see their cousins and feel as adults that they have been deprived of what might have been a fun and meaningful existence in the UK."

Jennie Bond, who once spearheaded royal coverage for the BBC, agrees that this is a valid concern.

Speaking to OK!, she stated: "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."

Looking into a potentially gloomy future, she added: "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."

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's little girl, Princess Lilibet, marked her third birthday on Tuesday.

Born on June 4, 2021, at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in California, she is the younger sister of Prince Archie and the granddaughter of Prince Charles.

Originally named Lilibet Diana Mountbatten Windsor, it was confirmed in 2023 that she and her older brother would carry princely titles, as their parents didn't want to deny them their "birth right".

Despite being seventh in line to the throne, Lilibet has spent minimal time in the UK and holds the distinction of being the first of the late Queen's great-grandchildren to be born overseas.

Jennie had some insights on how the young Royal would have spent her day.

"Three-year-old birthday parties are all about bouncy castles and little girls in princess dresses," Jennie revealed.

"Of course Lilibet is already a princess, but I'm sure her mum will still want to dress her up for her big day. After all, that's half the fun of having a little girl. If Lilibet is anything like my three year old granddaughter, now is the time that she will be pining for a pet to cuddle...and a makeup bag full of child friendly (and washable) lipsticks and nail varnish. So I hope Harry is ready for guinea pig cage cleaning duties!"

Jennie commented on the birthday festivities, adding: "I expect her birthday will be full of sunshine, squabbles with her brother, fun games with her toddler friends and some delicious home cooking from her mum.

"It will no doubt be an all American affair at their Montecito mansion and I would expect to see a sprinkling of celebrities and a laid-back party, which hopefully will include some other toddlers.

"It would be nice to think the day might include a video call to Lilibet's grandfather, King Charles and hopefully some sort of gift has been arranged and will be delivered to Montecito for her birthday."