Is Meghan Markle trying to make us forget she’s royalty by using the most casual pet names for her babies? Because honey, we are LIVING for this relatable mommy moment!
The Duchess of Sussex just casually dropped some seriously cute intel about what she actually calls Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet behind closed palace doors, and we are absolutely obsessed. In a recent video posted to the As Ever Instagram account on Sunday, May 24, Meghan revealed that she refers to her two kiddos as ‘Arch’ and ‘Lil’ – because apparently, royal protocol goes out the window when you’re discussing branded jams and casual family life.
The fashion and lifestyle maven was promoting the brand’s iconic products when she casually mentioned that ‘everyone in my family has a different’ approach to nicknames, and honestly? We didn’t expect such a glimpse into her private parenting playbook. The fact that she’s using shortened, super-sweet versions of her children’s names is giving us all the warm fuzzy feelings – it’s the kind of thing that makes you remember that even duchesses are just moms trying their best.
Social media absolutely exploded with reactions faster than you can say ‘royal tea.’ Fans were divided between those who found the nicknames adorably endearing and those who couldn’t resist pointing out the irony of using casual pet names for kids with titles as fancy as ‘Prince’ and ‘Princess.’ Some commented that it’s refreshingly normal, while others questioned whether ‘Lil’ might cause confusion given her actual name is already short.
What’s even more interesting is how this tiny reveal gives us such an intimate peek into how the Sussexes actually parent away from the public eye. While Meghan and Prince Harry are usually pretty protective of their children’s privacy, these little glimpses suggest they’re raising Archie and Lilibet in a surprisingly down-to-earth way – complete with casual family nicknames and apparently, strong opinions about jam flavors.
The timing of this reveal couldn’t be more perfect, as Meghan continues to build her brand presence and remind everyone that she’s not just a former actress turned duchess – she’s a savvy businesswoman with a whole lifestyle empire in the works.
What do you think? A) The nicknames are absolutely precious and show Meghan’s relatable side. B) Using casual nicknames for royalty is completely inappropriate and disrespectful to tradition.