In a rare and personal revelation, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, opened up about the joys and challenges of motherhood during appearances on the Confessions of a Female Founder and The Jamie Kern Lima Show podcasts.
The former actress and wife of Prince Harry spoke candidly about life with her two children, Archie and Lilibet, while balancing a busy schedule of professional commitments.
“I love being a mom”
“Oh my gosh, I love being a mom. It’s my favorite thing,” Meghan said enthusiastically. Like many parents, however, she admitted she sometimes feels the need to take a breather: “It’s that moment when you think, ‘I need a break’… but as soon as you leave the room, you’re scrolling through photos of them on your phone.”
Her deep affection is evident, though she doesn’t shy away from acknowledging the complexity of parenting: “The parenting paradigm is so intense, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world,” she added.
With the help of a nanny
Although Meghan strives to be as hands-on as possible, she credits a long-standing nanny for helping her manage the load. “Our amazing nanny has been with us for five years and takes them to school some days,” she explained—support that’s vital as she juggles family life and work.
The Duchess described a tightly packed morning routine: waking up at 6:30 a.m., getting the kids ready, preparing breakfast, writing little notes for their lunchboxes, and taking them to two separate schools since Archie and Lilibet attend different institutions.
“When it’s me taking them, I’m not home before 9 a.m., and then I head straight into work meetings,” she said.
A time capsule of love
At the end of each day, Meghan has created a touching tradition: sending “secret emails” to her children that they’ll receive in the future. “I thought it would be a great time capsule to create for them,” she shared.
Each message includes treasured photos, meaningful documents like school report cards, and heartfelt words—memories carefully preserved to remind them of their childhood and the boundless love of their mother.