Why Meghan Markle, Prince Harry Hide Baby Archie, Unlike Prince William, Kate Middleton

Although Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are thrilled about the arrival of baby Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, they aren’t keen on sharing images and details about their son with the world.

Unlike Prince William and Kate Middleton, who have given the public glimpses into Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis’ lives, Meghan and Harry seem hesitant about embracing Archie’s future as a public figure.

On Father’s Day, the couple shared a picture of Prince Harry and baby Archie on Instagram in celebration of the holiday. In the photo, Harry’s hand covered a portion of the infant’s face, which one royal correspondent believes was intentional.

“It’s a little bit like the last photograph that was released simply of his little feet. So we do get a little glimpse of his face and his very open eyes, and of course being cradled in his father’s arms,” Camilla Tominey told Nine News Australia.

“You can see Harry’s wedding ring proudly on display too, so a lovely image for Father’s Day. But it’s still not that clear shot of the baby’s face, so I think the Sussex’s are still being a little bit coy about their newborn,” she explained.

Since Prince William and Kate became parents, the two have strategically tried to control the amount of time their children spend in the spotlight. However, it seems Meghan and Harry prefer to keep Archie to themselves, for the time being.

“According to those closest to him, he’s just been absolutely lapping up fatherhood, enjoying every minute, even though sleepless nights we hasten to add. And loving being at home as a family of three,” Tominey noted.

Since baby Archie arrived, Meghan has been on maternity leave, while Prince Harry has continued to make royal appearances. The Duchess of Sussex is expected to return to her royal duties sometime in the fall.