Prince Harry, Meghan advised to be honest with Archie about family issues

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been advised to answer son Prince Archie’s questions honestly as he grows older and becomes more aware of his family situation.

Archie, who turned seven this week, celebrated his birthday in California with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

The little Prince has not seen his royal relatives in the UK since the late Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022.

Child expert Iona Andrews said children at Archie’s age begin noticing when things are left unexplained and encouraged Harry and Meghan to speak openly to him.

“At seven, children are perceptive. They notice if something is being sidestepped, or if they’re not getting the full story,” she told The Express.

The expert continued, “Meeting their questions with openness isn’t about overexplaining or deflecting.

“It’s about helping the child navigate the narratives in their life, feel safe to ask whatever they need to ask, and know that no question is too big.

“That builds the kind of trust that becomes essential when the teenage years arrive. Parents can really help by acknowledging those questions honestly and age appropriately.

“If questions aren’t answered, children tend to fill in the blanks. So, providing concrete, honest narratives is important at this age.”