Prince Harry is one proud dad. And while the former senior royal is quick to gush about his love of fatherhood, he and his wife Meghan Markle are pretty private about their kids Prince Archie, 5 and Princess Lilibet, 3. And so our hearts melted when he finally shared some details about their disposition in an interview with the BBC ahead of his 40th birthday.
“Becoming a father of two incredibly kind and funny kids has given me a fresh perspective on life, as well as sharpening my focus in all my work,” he said in a statement released by his spokesperson.
Incredibly kind and funny! Should we be at all surprised? With such philanthropic and quick-witted parents, it’s no wonder the grandkids of the late Princess Diana (of which the same could be said!) are incredibly kind and funny.
“Being a dad is one of life’s greatest joys and has only made me more driven and more committed to making this world a better place,” the Duke of Sussex continued. And he is certainly known to do just that through his work with the Invictus Games and the Archewell Foundation.
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex seen at the Unidad Recreativa El Vallado on August 18, 2024 in Cali, Colombia.Eric Charbonneau/Archewell Foundation via Getty Images
Prince Harry has gotten sentimental in the days leading up to his milestone birthday, and we’re unsurprised to hear, per People, that the down-to-earth duke plans to celebrate with his wife and his kids — no presents necessary.
“The best gift I’ve ever been given is, without a doubt, my kids,” he said in an email to the outlet. “I enjoy watching them grow every single day, and I love being their dad.” (And who wouldn’t love being the dad to two incredibly kind and funny kiddos?)
Even less common than details about Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet’s personalities are photos of the kids. In their Netflix docuseries, the Sussexes said they do their best to keep the minors’ lives as private as possible.
“We’ve been really conscious of protecting our kids as best as we can and also understanding the role that they play in this really historic family,” Markle said.
“As a dad and as parents, I think consent is a really key piece to this,” Harry agreed. “That if you have children, it should be your consent to what you share.” And we couldn’t agree more. Cheers to that and cheers to 40 years, Prince Harry!
Before you go, check out Prince Harry’s very best dad moments — so far!
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