Meghan Markle has two kids with Prince Harry: Prince Archie of Sussex and Princess Lilibet of Sussex. Archie was born in 2019 and Lilibet in 2021. As of September 2026, they are seven and five years old. Their parents have made important milestones public while keeping details such as the children’s school private.
| Child | Full birth name | Born | Age in September 2026 | Current royal title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archie | Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor | May 6, 2019 | 7 | Prince Archie of Sussex |
| Lilibet | Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor | June 4, 2021 | 5 | Princess Lilibet of Sussex |
Archie’s birth is documented by the Royal Family’s profile, while Harry and Meghan confirmed Lilibet’s birth and both children’s birth names in their family announcement.
Prince Archie: Meghan and Harry’s eldest child
Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor was born in England on May 6, 2019. He is Meghan and Harry’s first child. The Royal Family now identifies him as Prince Archie of Sussex.
Archie’s place in the succession needs a little care. His individual profile still calls him seventh in line, but the Royal Family’s current ordered line of succession places him sixth, immediately after Prince Harry. The ordered list provides the clearer current answer when those two pages differ.
Princess Lilibet: Meghan and Harry’s younger child
Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor was born in Santa Barbara, California, on June 4, 2021. She is the couple’s second child and Archie’s younger sister. In their birth announcement, Harry and Meghan explained that Lilibet honors Queen Elizabeth II’s family nickname, while Diana honors Harry’s mother, Diana, Princess of Wales.
The Royal Family lists her as Princess Lilibet of Sussex and places her seventh in the current line of succession, directly after Archie. For broader background on their mother’s life and career, readers can also consult
Wikipedia’s Meghan, Duchess of Sussex biography. The children’s birth details and succession positions above come from the family’s announcements and royal records.
What changed for the family in 2026?
Meghan, Harry, Archie and Lilibet relocated from California to Britain in August 2026. The children started school in Britain in September. Soon afterward, the couple’s spokesperson confirmed that they would change schools because their security team had concerns about the journey to the original school. The spokesperson emphasized that the decision did not reflect the quality of its teachers or care.
That distinction matters. The confirmed account concerns travel and security arrangements; it does not establish that Archie or Lilibet had a problem with their teachers or classmates. The family has also kept the children’s school details private.
Public milestones and private childhoods
Interest in Meghan Markle’s kids is understandable because their parents are prominent public figures and the children appear in the royal line of succession. Still, a family announcement or occasional public image offers only a small view of a child’s life. It cannot establish their personality, friendships or private experiences.
The same distinction comes up in our profiles of Ella Whitesell, whose family has shared selected milestones, and Samantha Char Seger, whose documented family connection tells readers little about her private life. In Archie and Lilibet’s case, their parents’ announcements and official royal records answer the main factual questions without relying on guesses about their daily routines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do some sources say Archie is seventh in line to the throne?
The Royal Family’s individual Archie profile says seventh, but its current ordered succession list places him sixth, after Prince Harry. For his present position, use the ordered list.
Did Archie and Lilibet leave their school in Britain?
They changed schools shortly after starting the September 2026 term. Their parents’ spokesperson attributed the decision to concerns about travel arrangements raised by the family’s security team, while expressing gratitude to the original school’s staff.
Do Archie and Lilibet keep their royal titles even though their parents are not working royals?
The Royal Family says Meghan and Harry stepped back as working members, yet it continues to list their children as Prince Archie of Sussex and Princess Lilibet of Sussex. The children’s titles and their parents’ working roles are therefore separate matters in the Royal Family’s current records.
What the record tells us
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have two children, Archie and Lilibet. Their birth dates, names and titles are documented, and the family’s September 2026 school change has been confirmed by their spokesperson. Details beyond those public updates deserve care because Archie and Lilibet are still children.
