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Prince Harry storing up problems for Archie and Lilibet?
Here are the key warnings for Prince Harry about his children’s future

Prince Harry has been under scrutiny that his choices could affect his children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
Royal biographer Hugo Vickers shared his concerns during The Sun’s Royal Exclusive, and he outlined the emotional and cultural consequences of Harry’s decisions.
1. Harry’s Every Move Faces Intense Scrutiny
According to Vickers, Prince Harry cannot escape comparisons.
“Everything that Prince Harry does gets an undue amount of attention."
He continued, "Even when he was over here, people were comparing the engagements that he was doing with what Prince of Wales and Catherine were doing.”
2. His Life in California Appears “Unhappy”
The royal expert questioned whether Harry has found true contentment in Montecito.
“It’s very counterproductive, but having said that, you know, I'm all for him reconciling with his father because he carries a lot of emotional baggage around with him anyway, the death of his mother," said the expert.
"He probably looks pretty unhappy in his present life out in Montecito," he added.
3. The Children May Question Their Lack of Family Ties
Vickers warned that Archie and Lilibet could one day resent their distance from their royal heritage.
“There’s going to come a point when they're going to say, why haven't I met my grandfather on either side?”
4. Missed Relationships With Cousins
The biographer imagined how the children might feel growing up away from their royal cousins saying, “If I was being brought up in California, and I suddenly discovered that my first cousin was likely to be king one day, I would like to get to know him, obviously.”
5. Using Their Images for Promotion Could Backfire
Vickers also criticised Harry and Meghan’s approach to privacy, particularly how their children’s images are managed, saying, "One day, as they grow up, they're going to get irritated by having had the backs of their heads photographed and used for promotion, and never having met their grandfathers, either side.”
6. It’s Not a Very Good Situation Overall
In his final assessment, Vickers emphasised the seriousness of the situation for Archie and Lilibet, adding, “Not Mr. Markle, nor the King, so it's not a very good situation, frankly.”