Prince Harry reveals Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet have inherited key trait from Meghan Markle

The proud father continued to tell Hello! that "it won't be long until Lili can sit on hers".

Harry's comments highlight the strong physical resemblance between his children and their mother, Meghan.

This is not the first time Prince Harry has discussed his children's hair.

In a previous interview on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, he spoke about the strong "Spencer gene" in reference to his mother Princess Diana's family.

Harry had initially thought "There's no way the ginger gene will stand up to my wife's genes", but was pleasantly surprised.

The duke's red hair is a trait shared by all three of Princess Diana's siblings - Lady Sarah McCorquodale, Lady Jane Fellowes and Earl Charles Spencer.

This genetic legacy appears to be a source of pride for Harry, connecting his children to their royal heritage whilst embracing the unique blend of features from both parents.

At the WellChild Awards, Prince Harry reflected on the challenges of parenting, expressing admiration for the caregivers honoured at the event.

"As a parent, I know a little about the emotional rollercoaster of parenting," he said in his speech.

"But when I hear about the care many of you mums, dads and family members provide... I am truly in awe."

The duke has maintained his patronage of WellChild since 2007, one of the few he retained after stepping back from royal duties in 2020.

His commitment to the organisation has deepened since becoming a father himself, with Prince Archie born in May 2019 and Princess Lilibet in June 2021.

The annual awards celebrate the courage of seriously ill children and the dedication of their carers.

Hello! reported Prince Harry "was enjoying being 40 and had been told by friends that it was the best decade, so he had high hopes for it".

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Insiders told People that Harry is immersing himself in philanthropic efforts, whilst Meghan is leaning towards entrepreneurial projects.

A friend noted: "It's clear that a twin-track approach is evolving". Despite their individual pursuits, the couple continue to collaborate on joint initiatives, such as The Parents Network, which supports families affected by online harm.

A royal insider emphasised their relationship remains "functional and healthy" with "two working partners".