Meghan Markle is tugging on heartstrings again, and it’s all about Prince Harry this time. On Saturday, just ahead of Father’s Day, she posted a touching video tribute on Instagram that gave followers a rare peek into their family life with Archie and Lilibet. It was warm, personal, and, frankly, pretty adorable.
Set to the uplifting tune of Have It All by Jason Mraz, the short clip is packed with candid moments showing Harry enjoying the everyday chaos of parenthood. From running behind Archie as he pedals on his bike to snuggling with the kids when they were younger, it’s clear Harry is right at home in his role as a dad. Meghan kept it simple in the caption, writing, “The best. Happy Father’s Day to our favorite guy 💕”, reported Page Six.
Meghan’s been back on social media since earlier this year and now uses the handle @meghan to share glimpses of family life alongside updates on her professional work. And this post, in particular, struck a chord with fans. It’s not every day you get to see the Duke of Sussex in full-on dad mode, away from the royal glare.
Harry and Meghan have been raising Archie, now six, and Lilibet, four, in Montecito, California, since they returned from royal duties in 2020. The pair, who just celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary in May, have been fiercely protective of their children’s privacy. So when footage like this appears, it doesn’t go unnoticed.
One thing that’s hard to miss? Those unmistakable ginger locks. Both kids are rocking the same vibrant red hair that Harry inherited from his mother, Princess Diana. Harry’s even joked about it publicly. During a 2023 appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, he laughed about how he didn’t expect his ginger gene to overpower Meghan’s. “I actually really, genuinely thought at the beginning of my relationship that… there’s no way the ginger gene will stand up to my wife’s genes, but I was wrong. Go gingers.”
The family recently marked another milestone when they whisked the kids off to Disneyland to celebrate Lilibet’s fourth birthday on June 4. Royal watchers couldn’t help but draw parallels to the 1993 trip Diana took with Harry and William to Disney World — another sweet echo of the past.
Meghan’s weekend plans had a shake-up, though. She was scheduled to be honoured at the Night of Wonder gala hosted by the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County for her advocacy work. However, the event was postponed due to protests in the city related to ICE raids. Meghan was expected to give a speech recognising women and marginalised communities, a cause close to her heart.
Meanwhile, Father’s Day carries another layer of emotion this year as Harry continues to navigate his complex relationship with King Charles. The ongoing rift dates back to when the Sussexes stepped away from their royal roles, but it’s only grown more tangled following Harry’s recent loss in a legal battle over his UK security.
Speaking to the BBC last year, Harry revealed that his father “won’t speak to me because of this security stuff,” but he’s not given up hope of making amends. “I would love reconciliation with my family. There’s no point in continuing to fight anymore,” he said, referencing King Charles’ cancer diagnosis announced in 2024. “Life is precious. I don’t know how much longer my father has.”
It’s a bittersweet note on what should be a joyful day, but Meghan’s post served as a reminder that, for Harry at least, being a dad is the role that matters most right now.