The Duchess of Sussex has opened up about her home life in Montecito, revealing how she recently took care of her two children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet while they were poorly.
Meghan, 43, made the revelation in the second episode of her podcast titled Confessions of A Female Founder, which dropped on Tuesday.
The former Suits actress spoke with Reshma Saujani, founder of non-profits Girls Who Code and Moms First, with the pair discussing how to redesign workplaces for women and how to make the hard choice to put your health before your work.
The Duchess also shared the latest anecdotes about her children, Prince Archie, five, and Princess Lilibet, three, explaining how she recently took care of them while they were recovering from RSV and influenza A. “My kids right now, one has RSV, the other has influenza A, I hear a little pitter patter of feet of their home from school, you know, cough sirup all night and rubbing the back,” Meghan said.
“And we still find a way to show up for both. But being able to be comfortable enough.”
She went on to say: “And maybe that’s to your earlier point, how we teach this generation who might not feel as inspired to do some of the change making that we know has been so fundamental is saying, no, just be honest in the journey of it and say, ‘Yeah, today I’m going to show up for you, but I’m showing up for you in my sweatshirt today because I’ve been up all night with my babies, but I’m still going to be able to show up for both because both matter…'”
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, sat in the opulent palace bedroom, staring out the window as she gathered her thoughts. The weight of royal protocol and the scrutiny of the public eye had taken its toll on her marriage to Prince Harry.
She thought about her son, Archie, and the kind of parent she wanted to be for him. The constant media attention and the pressures of royal life were suffocating her. She felt like she was losing herself in the process.
Meghan turned to Harry, who was sitting on the couch, reading a book. “Harry, I don’t know if I can do this anymore,” she said, her voice barely above a whisper.
Harry looked up, concern etched on his face. “Do what, Meghan?”
“Be a royal,” she replied. “The constant scrutiny, the lack of privacy… it’s all taking a toll on me, and on our family. I’m doing this for Archie, but I feel like I’m losing myself.”
Harry set his book aside and walked over to her. “I understand, Meghan. I really do. But what can we do? We’re in this together.”
Meghan took a deep breath. “I’ve been thinking… maybe it’s time we take a step back from the royal family. For Archie’s sake, and for ours.”
Harry’s expression was thoughtful. “You know I support you, Meghan. But are you sure this is what you want? It won’t be easy.”
Meghan nodded, determination in her eyes. “I’m sure, Harry. Let’s do this. Let’s prioritize our family and our happiness.”
And with that, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex began to forge a new path, one that would prioritize their family’s well-being above all else.