Lilibet and Archie follow in King Charles's footsteps as they share their grandfather's passion

Meghan Markle attended an evening organised by Netflix for her new show

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By Ed Griffiths


Published: 04/03/2025

- 13:52

Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet have not visited the UK since 2022

Meghan revealed in her cookery show 'With Love, Meghan' that her children share a surprising hobby with their grandfather, King Charles.

The Duchess of Sussex, 43, said that Prince Archie, five, and Princess Lilibet, three, "take their gardening very seriously", and that they each have their own tools.


During the eight-part programme released on March 4, the duchess said Prince Archie, five, and Princess Lilibet, three, have their own mini gardening tools and enjoy spending time outdoors.

She said: "Our kids have real sets, they take their gardening very seriously."

King Charles, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet

Meghan revealed in her cookery show 'With Love, Meghan' that her children share a surprising hobby with their grandfather, King Charles

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The duchess added: "We have them every day because I think that's how our kids love eating vegetables, you make it present beautifully with your eyes first."

The mother-of-two also said that she has made her infamous jam, first revealed in March 2024, with her three-year-old daughter.

She said: "Lili and I actually made this batch together."

Meghan added: "She picked these with me, she is like no mamma I will stir it .. but she is proud.. that part feels good".

Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet

Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet's appeared in a touching Instagram tribute to Meghan's late dog posted on January 7

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Archie and Lilibet's grandfather, King Charles is a keen gardener and enjoys gardening as a hobby.

The King has spent a lifetime championing the environment and as Patron of the National Gardens Scheme since 2002, supporting the nation’s passion for gardens.

Despite their shared passion, The Sussex children have no relationship with their grandfather amid the strained relationship between the King and Prince Harry, an insider has previously claimed.

Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet have not visited the UK since 2022, with the youngest of the Sussex children Harry's daughter has only met King Charles once.

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Meghan Markle released her lifestyle and cooking show on March 4

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The Duke of Sussex has no immediate plans to bring his children or his wife back to the UK but visits the country of his birth several times a year.

A royal insider said King Charles prefers that his youngest son remains in the US due to their lack of a relationship.

The insider told the Mail: "The fact is that Harry and Meghan are a source of strain and worry for His Majesty.

"While he is sorry that he does not have a relationship with his grandchildren in America, it is easier for his peace of mind that there’s an ocean between him and Harry."