Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, are unlikely to have any role within the royal family once Prince William takes the throne, insiders claim.

Following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022, William, now 43, has been preparing for his eventual role as king. A known supporter of a slimmed-down monarchy, William is said to be shaping a new vision for the future of the royal family—one that reportedly excludes the Sussex children.

Future Without the Sussexes

Sources suggest that Archie, 6, and Lilibet, 4, will be left out of the monarchy under William’s leadership. “What’s most noticeable now is how he doesn’t talk about it at all,” a source told The Times of London, referring to William’s current mindset regarding Prince Harry, his younger brother.

“There was a time when it consumed a lot of mental energy,” the insider continued. “Their relationship used to be close, and he was genuinely hurt. But now, he’s moved on. It’s sad, but it’s also a much healthier place for him to be.”

According to the same source, although William once felt intense “anger” over Harry’s 2023 memoir Spare, his feelings have shifted to “indifference.”

Kensington Palace has not responded to requests for comment.

Harry is believed to want his children to maintain their HRH titles, giving them the option to pursue royal duties if they wish when they are older. However, William’s stance seems more aligned with public opinion in the UK. Many have called for the Sussexes to be stripped of their titles altogether, citing frustration with their distance from royal life.