In a heartwarming revelation, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has offered fans an unprecedented look into her family life by sharing clear, never-before-seen images of her children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, in the second season of her Netflix series, With Love, Meghan. The highly anticipated season, which premiered on August 26, 2025, features candid moments of the young royals visiting their mother on set, showcasing their vibrant personalities and striking red hair inherited from their father, Prince Harry. Announced on September 1, 2025, via Meghan’s Instagram, these images mark a rare departure from the couple’s usual practice of shielding their children from the public eye, offering a touching glimpse into their close-knit family life in Montecito, California.
The first season of With Love, Meghan, which debuted in March 2025, introduced viewers to Meghan’s passion for cooking, gardening, and hosting, filmed at a rented farmhouse near the Sussexes’ Montecito home to preserve their private sanctuary. The eight-episode series, a blend of lifestyle content and personal storytelling, featured celebrity guests like Chrissy Teigen and Roy Choi, with Meghan sharing recipes, crafting tips, and anecdotes about her life. While Archie and Lilibet were mentioned frequently—revealing their love for gardening and Lilibet’s penchant for dancing when she enjoys food—they did not appear on screen, leaving fans eager for more personal glimpses. Season 2 fulfills this desire, with the children’s on-set visits becoming a highlight of the series, as revealed in a behind-the-scenes Instagram carousel posted by Meghan.
The images, captured during filming in November 2024, show six-year-old Prince Archie and four-year-old Princess Lilibet engaging with the production process. In one striking photo, the siblings, both sporting fiery red hair, sit side by side at an outdoor table, sharing headphones as they watch their mother film a scene on a monitor. Archie, dressed in a red T-shirt emblazoned with the GB Soccer School logo, holds an earpiece with focus, while Lilibet, in a floral dress and pink sweater, gazes intently at the screen. Another image captures Lilibet spinning playfully in a director’s chair, her curly hair cascading down her back, with the family’s rescue beagle, Guy, lounging nearby. A third photo shows Archie proudly holding a clapperboard, revealing the filming date as November 1, 2024, with a crew member smiling behind him. These moments, filled with warmth and curiosity, highlight the children’s admiration for their mother’s work.
Meghan’s caption accompanying the photos reflects the joy of the filming process: “Filming season two of With Love, Meghan was more fun than you can imagine. Part of how we kept the vibe alive? Music. Between set ups I would play a song from my phone, and today I wanted to share some of the favorites I kept on rotation! Add them to your playlist, press shuffle, and enjoy! Happy Labor Day weekend! Work hard, play hard.” The post included a playlist of songs like Stevie Wonder’s “Isn’t She Lovely” and Beyoncé’s “Love on Top,” underscoring the lighthearted atmosphere on set. Meghan also shared a chalkboard with the message “A high tide raises all boats,” a nod to her philosophy of uplifting others, and a close-up of her wedding ring, symbolizing her bond with Harry.
The decision to include clear images of Archie and Lilibet, whose faces are typically obscured or shown from behind in public photos, marks a significant shift for the Sussexes, who have prioritized their children’s privacy since stepping back from royal duties in 2020. The couple, now 44 and 40, respectively, settled in Montecito to raise their family away from the intense scrutiny of the British media. Previous glimpses of the children, such as in their 2024 holiday card or the 2022 Netflix docuseries Harry & Meghan, carefully avoided showing their faces, reflecting Harry’s concerns about safety and privacy. In a 2023 interview with People, he explained, “We want to protect their innocence for as long as we can. Every parent wants that for their kids.”
Meghan elaborated on the significance of her children’s set visits in an exclusive interview with People on August 27, 2025. “It was really special because up until then, they hadn’t seen me at work,” she said. “I loved that my children were able to watch me working and see the balance of that and understand what Mama does and is working to create and share.” She described how Archie and Lilibet would run to her between takes, often wearing headphones to listen to the audio, with crew members noting her attentiveness as a mother. “She was super doting,” one crew member recalled. “You could see how much it meant to her to have them there.” Meghan added, “I hope that when they get old enough, they feel really proud that they were part of the beginning of this with me.”
The images also highlight the children’s resemblance to their father, with their red hair stealing the spotlight. Social media erupted with fans marveling at the “mini-Harrys,” with comments like “Those red curls are pure Prince Harry!” trending under hashtags like #WithLoveMeghan and #SussexKids. The photos also captured small details of their personalities: Archie’s interest in soccer, evident from his T-shirt, and Lilibet’s playful energy, seen in her chair-spinning moment. Meghan shared additional anecdotes in the series, revealing that Archie, a budding angler, caught two trout during a family trip, while Lilibet loves pink and sings a “clean as you go” song while helping in the kitchen.
Prince Harry, though not a central figure in Season 2, makes a brief appearance in a photo alongside Meghan and chef Clare Smyth, who catered their 2018 wedding. His presence on set, along with the children, underscores the family’s support for Meghan’s creative endeavors. The series, produced under the Sussexes’ extended Netflix deal announced in August 2025, also ties into Meghan’s lifestyle brand, As Ever, which evolved from her earlier American Riviera Orchard venture. The brand, focusing on home goods and preserves, is woven into the show, with Meghan sharing her jam-making process inspired by their Montecito garden. “My kids will connect this to coming home from school and smelling sweetness wafting through the house,” she said in Episode 2, reflecting on her childhood memories of her grandmother’s apple butter.
The public response to the images has been overwhelmingly positive, with fans praising Meghan’s authenticity and the Sussexes’ efforts to balance privacy with openness. Posts on X celebrated the “adorable” glimpses of Archie and Lilibet, with many calling the photos “a gift to royal watchers.” However, some critics questioned the decision to share such clear images, citing the couple’s previous emphasis on privacy. Others speculated about the timing, suggesting it aligns with Meghan’s desire to redefine her public image through With Love, Meghan and As Ever, especially amid reported tensions with the royal family. A 2025 biography, Royal Reckoning, hinted at ongoing rifts, but Meghan’s focus remains on her family and creative projects.
The documentary also touches on the Sussexes’ life in Montecito, where they’ve created a “happy bubble” for Archie and Lilibet. Meghan shared in Episode 5 that the children have their own gardening tools and take their “little farmer’s market stand” seriously, a nod to instilling values of responsibility. The family’s pets, including their beagle Guy and black Labrador Pula, feature in the series, with Lilibet’s affection for animals evident in her interactions. These personal touches have endeared the Sussexes to viewers, who see With Love, Meghan as a window into their private world.
As With Love, Meghan Season 2 climbs Netflix’s 2025 most-watched list, the images of Archie and Lilibet have become a talking point, symbolizing the Sussexes’ journey from royal life to a new chapter in California. The documentary, blending lifestyle content with family moments, reaffirms Meghan’s role as a multifaceted creator—mother, entrepreneur, and storyteller. For fans, the clear images of Archie and Lilibet are a rare treasure, capturing the joy and love at the heart of the Sussex family.
