The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, continue to raise their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, away from the public eye. Despite their preference for privacy, the children's distinctive red hair has caught the attention of many. Prince Archie, now five years old, and Princess Lilibet, age three, both inherited their father's "ginger genes," a trait synonymous with the Spencer family line.
Prince Archie's hair, initially a vibrant red, has matured into a rich auburn shade as he grows. Meanwhile, Princess Lilibet's hair, which appears almost blonde under certain lighting conditions, has been growing significantly longer. The children's unique hair color connects them to their paternal grandmother, Princess Diana, whose siblings also share the red-haired trait.
"The Spencer gene is very, very strong. I actually really, genuinely thought at the beginning of my relationship [with Meghan] that should this go the distance and we have kids that there's no way the ginger gene will stand up to my wife's genes, but I was wrong!" – Prince Harry
Although raised out of the spotlight, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet have made brief appearances in their parents' Netflix series and have been featured in Sussex family Christmas cards. The Duchess of Sussex has also shared several never-before-seen images of her children on her Instagram account.
Prince Harry has spoken candidly about his children's red hair. In a light-hearted moment, he remarked on how Archie and Lili have inherited their mother's thick hair texture, expressing surprise at how quickly Lilibet's hair is growing.
"Archie and Lili have been blessed with their mother's thick hair, he told us, self-effacingly, as he marvelled that it won't be long until Lili can sit on hers" – Prince Harry
In addition to their striking physical traits, the Sussex children are part of a philanthropic legacy. Prince Harry serves as a patron of WellChild, a charity dedicated to supporting seriously ill children, and has attended their annual awards for several years. This involvement reflects the family's ongoing commitment to charitable causes.
