In a recent appearance on ITV’s ‘This Morning’, Prince Harry opened up about the interests of his children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, who have developed a fondness for British television despite living in the United States. The Duke of Sussex revealed that his kids particularly enjoy “Junior Bake Off,” a spin-off of the more widely known “Great British Bake Off,” much to the delight of the show’s host, Alison Hammond.
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Harry, 41, enthusiastically shared his children’s affection for the series, stating, “By the way, my kids love Junior Bake Off,” to which Hammond responded with surprise about the couple’s seven-year-old son and five-year-old daughter. Harry continued to express his own enjoyment of the programme, suggesting that he finds it superior to its adult counterpart. “Absolutely love it,” he said, adding with a playful tone, “It’s far better than the grown-up version.”
The Duke’s admiration for the beloved show aligns with reports that suggest it has garnered a following among royals; in 2014, baking judge Paul Hollywood revealed that Prince William and Kate Middleton were fans as well. The family’s engagement with British culture continues as they navigate their lives abroad.
Prince Harry is currently in the UK to mark the one-year countdown to the upcoming Invictus Games, an international multi-sport event for injured military personnel and veterans, which will be hosted in Birmingham next summer. During this trip, he has been visiting various locations in connection with his charitable work.
Despite initially planning for Meghan Markle and their children to join him in London, security concerns prevented the family from appearing publicly during this first leg of the visit. However, plans have emerged for the couple and their children to travel to the UK later this week.
In addition to discussing his children’s TV preferences, Prince Harry shared a sweet anecdote about Archie during a visit to Birmingham Children’s Hospital as part of his role with the charity WellChild. He described his son’s burgeoning interest in Lego, affectionately calling him a “master builder” while speaking with a 12-year-old patient. This glimpse into his family life reveals Harry’s pride in his children’s creativity and imaginations.
While Prince Harry and Meghan have maintained a level of privacy surrounding their family, they have occasionally shared glimpses of their home life through social media. Living in Montecito, California, the couple tends to keep their children’s faces off public platforms, yet they provide occasional snapshots of family moments that resonate with their followers.
In a past interview on Hasan Minhaj’s podcast, Harry discussed the children’s perceptions of his work. He mentioned that although Archie and Lilibet are aware that he is involved in helping others, they do not fully grasp the complexities behind it. “All they’re interested in is saying hi to the people on the call,” he explained, adding that they often interrupt his meetings with friendly interactions. “But then they just jump on the lap and say, ‘Hi guys!’,” he laughed about their enthusiasm.
This latest public engagement illustrates how Prince Harry continues to balance his royal duties with a modern family life, bringing a sense of relatability to his experiences as a parent. As he prepares for the Invictus Games and embraces his family’s interests, he remains a prominent figure, echoing the joys and challenges of parenthood, irrespective of royal status. The upcoming visit from Meghan, Archie, and Lilibet is highly anticipated, offering a further glimpse into their life together amid the public eye.