Meghan Markle has given the world a peek into her family’s organic, sustainable, healthy lifestyle. She insists that her children, Archie and Lilibet, will be raised very differently from their royal cousins — Prince William’s children and those of Prince Harry. A little while ago, Meghan posted a video to her Instagram explaining her journey. It features the Sussex family’s sprawling home orchard in California, where little Archie loves watering the trees. Meghan is looking forward to deepening her ongoing story about the adventure of parenting. This new campaign comes on the heels of the relaunch of her Instagram account in January.
With their dual citizenship in the UK and the US, Archie and Lilibet are set up for an extremely unique childhood. Aspects of their experiences will be wildly different from the typical royal upbringing. Archie and Lilibet will go to a state school in California. Unlike their royal cousins, they’ll be sitting the SATs rather than British GCSEs and A-levels. Their mission is to raise them in a way that they can be kids and live an everyday, quiet life full of joy and love.
A Different Educational Path
Meghan and Harry have decided to take their children down an educational path more like their American-born raised son, through a California state school. The district’s only school, Cold Spring School, is celebrated for its academic excellence and its small, highly integrated student body. Meghan has expressed her desire for her children to enjoy a regular childhood. This micro decision highlights her determination for them to enjoy something radically different from the elite boarding school life usually enjoyed by royal families.
"My husband went to boarding school at eight," shared Princess Eugenie, reflecting on the traditional educational paths taken by many in the royal family.
If you select Cold Spring School, Archie and Lilibet will be attending school with kids with their own “Tony names.” This ruling paves the way for a more expansive social circle for them. This environment will not only provide them an excellent educational experience, but give them an opportunity to build lifelong friendships.
Embracing an Organic Lifestyle
From her Instagram Stories to her Feed, rural influencer Meghan helps expose the world to Braun’s homely, organic lifestyle. The video of Archie in the family's orchard is just one example of how Meghan incorporates nature into her children's lives. Archie and Lilibet each have their own little gardening tools. That inspires them to want to explore and protect the natural world, even as kids.
This hands-on, exploratory approach underscores the value of a holistic lifestyle. It integrates classroom learning with the great outdoors. Meghan’s life is all about the organic and natural. This commitment drives her dream of giving her kids a joyful and earth-connected childhood.
"Looking at my sons now, I want to hang out with them. I like playing with them. I don't want them to leave," Princess Eugenie mentioned, echoing a sentiment that resonates with Meghan's parenting philosophy.
A Life Between Continents
Archie and Lilibet would be splitting their time between the UK and Portugal, thus having the rare privilege of growing up bi-coastal. While leading this international lifestyle, they will be exposed to a multitude of cultural perspectives and experiences that will help develop their worldviews from a young age. From a diversity standpoint, they’ll largely be studying in the state. With such deep roots on the other side of the pond, they’ll definitely be able to remain plugged into both sides of their rich heritage.
Their transatlantic upbringing sets them apart from other royal relatives. The region offers a history of deep cultural exchange and influences that are seldom associated with royal existence.
