{"id":23444,"date":"2026-07-31T19:21:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T14:21:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=23444"},"modified":"2026-07-31T19:21:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T14:21:11","slug":"prince-archie-and-princess-lilibets-daily-question-that-prompted-strict-home-rule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=23444","title":{"rendered":"Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet&#8217;s daily question that prompted strict home rule"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p id=\"eKiZrUDr8G\" data-wc=\"32\">The Duke and Duchess of Sussex&#8217;s children may be growing up away from the royal spotlight in Montecito, but Meghan Markle ensures she shares rare snippets of their family life with fans.<\/p>\n<p><ev-engagement id=\"horizon_hello\" group-name=\"horizon_hello\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"e55XbW0Z1xq\" data-wc=\"27\">During her recent appearance on MasterChef Australia, which was filmed in April, Meghan opened up about the eating habits of <span class=\"fr-deletable gd-content-undefined\" contenteditable=\"false\" data-type=\"mention\/taxonomy\"><a class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/tags\/archie-harrison\/\">Prince Archie<\/a><\/span>, seven, and <span class=\"fr-deletable gd-content-undefined\" contenteditable=\"false\" data-type=\"mention\/taxonomy\"><a class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/tags\/lilibet-diana\/\">Princess Lilibet<\/a><\/span>, five.<\/p>\n<p id=\"eBeiB3PSY-2\" data-wc=\"59\">While she described them as &#8220;great eaters&#8221;, the Duchess added that they still ask for sweet treats just like every other family. Sharing her reply to their daily question, she told judges Jean-Christophe Novelli, Poh Ling Yeow and Sofia Levin: &#8220;If they say, &#8216;Mama, can I have dessert?&#8217; We say, &#8216;If you can pick it, you can have it&#8217;.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"fr-embedded\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<div data-wc=\"200\" id=\"ee7O9VbxBOl\">\n<figure class=\"he-meIm-995f02\">\n<div class=\"he-imCo-14461c5\"><img src=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/abad8f450546-aseverofficial1742829458359543655264992214064329221594.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width:1360px) 630px, (min-width:960px) 60vw, (min-width:320px) calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2)), calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2))\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/abad8f450546-aseverofficial1742829458359543655264992214064329221594.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_960 960w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/abad8f450546-aseverofficial1742829458359543655264992214064329221594.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_640 640w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/abad8f450546-aseverofficial1742829458359543655264992214064329221594.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_360 360w\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Meghan with Archie and Lilibet in the garden\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" class=\"image he-image\" data-flatplan=\"fp_photoCaption\"\/><span class=\"he-imCr-1233683\">\u00a9 Instagram \/ @meghan<\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"he-meImCa-17135c3\">Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet have rules about dessert at home<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"ewRTJyV4b2-\" data-wc=\"39\">It reflects Meghan&#8217;s <span class=\"fr-deletable gd-content-undefined gd-content-published\" contenteditable=\"false\" data-type=\"mention\/article\"><a class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/cuisine\/712413\/meghan-markle-clean-green-diet-prince-archie-princess-lilibet\/\">healthy Californian diet<\/a><\/span>, which includes grilled protein and green smoothies. The former Suits actress and <span class=\"fr-deletable gd-content-undefined\" contenteditable=\"false\" data-type=\"mention\/taxonomy\"><a class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/tags\/prince-harry\/\">Prince Harry<\/a><\/span> also grow their own fruit and vegetables at the Chateau of Riven Rock, which is perfect for healthy snacking.<\/p>\n<p id=\"e-8Z9EwdjxH\" data-wc=\"30\">&#8220;[They] jump in a lot, especially with the garden,&#8221; Meghan continued. &#8220;I think it\u2019s such a nice luxury to be able to have so much space and things to cook.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" data-wc=\"6\" id=\"h2-4ms90mmef\">Archie and Lilibet&#8217;s fruit-filled Cali diet<\/h2>\n<div class=\"fr-embedded\">\n<div data-wc=\"200\" id=\"efvS_ZpMSkc\">\n<figure class=\"he-meIm-995f02\">\n<div class=\"he-imCo-14461c5\"><img src=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/698499867ff2-princess-lilibet-strawberries.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width:1360px) 630px, (min-width:960px) 60vw, (min-width:320px) calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2)), calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2))\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/698499867ff2-princess-lilibet-strawberries.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_960 960w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/698499867ff2-princess-lilibet-strawberries.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_640 640w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/698499867ff2-princess-lilibet-strawberries.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_360 360w\" width=\"925\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A young girl picking strawberries\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" class=\"image he-image\" data-flatplan=\"fp_photoCaption\"\/><span class=\"he-imCr-1233683\">\u00a9 Instagram<\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"he-meImCa-17135c3\">Lilibet often picks strawberries with her mother<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"evdA3iNouKA\" data-wc=\"19\">As well as using their home-picked berries for healthy desserts, Meghan&#8217;s kids love to include them in homemade breakfasts.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p id=\"eMjpT9pN-Cm\" data-wc=\"30\">The doting mother admitted to People in 2025 that she cooks &#8220;surprise pancakes&#8221; with a mixture of rainbow sprinkles, chocolate chips or blueberries in the shape of a smiley face.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p id=\"eet6Hvwk04V\" data-wc=\"15\">Archie and Lilibet were also on hand to help with their mother&#8217;s As Ever products.<\/p>\n<p id=\"evq9nFQhKx3I\" data-wc=\"36\">&#8220;Of course, they love [toast with] jam and fresh fruit preserves, because they were such a part of me making them and <span class=\"fr-deletable gd-content-undefined gd-content-published\" contenteditable=\"false\" data-type=\"mention\/article\"><a class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/homes\/817795\/princess-lilibet-picking-strawberries-montecito-home\/\">picking all that fruit during berry season<\/a><\/span> for all of our canning,&#8221; she added.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" data-wc=\"4\" id=\"h2-4ms90mmeg\">Harry&#8217;s childhood sweet tooth<\/h2>\n<div class=\"fr-embedded\">\n<div data-wc=\"200\" id=\"eLJVazh1DDV\">\n<figure class=\"he-meIm-995f02\">\n<div class=\"he-imCo-14461c5\"><img src=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/d49269f33b67-gettyimages-52119065.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width:1360px) 630px, (min-width:960px) 60vw, (min-width:320px) calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2)), calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2))\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/d49269f33b67-gettyimages-52119065.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_960 960w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/d49269f33b67-gettyimages-52119065.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_640 640w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/d49269f33b67-gettyimages-52119065.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_360 360w\" width=\"695\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Diana cherished her boys, seen her on Prince Harry's first day at Wetherby Prep school\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" class=\"image he-image\" data-flatplan=\"fp_photoCaption\"\/><span class=\"he-imCr-1233683\">\u00a9 Getty<\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"he-meImCa-17135c3\">Prince Harry and his older brother would get excited over banana flan in their childhood<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"etc9hoeJpwXr\" data-wc=\"21\">While Archie and Lilibet are raised on homegrown fruit and low-sugar rules, Prince Harry&#8217;s own childhood treats were decidedly more traditional.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p id=\"eCrVNt1ZDLJl\" data-wc=\"38\">At Kensington Palace,<a class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/tags\/princess-diana\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">\u00a0Princess Diana<\/a> used to regularly request one particular dessert for her two young sons, according to former royal chef<a class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/tags\/darren-mcgrady\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">\u00a0Darren McGrady<\/a>, who worked at Buckingham Palace for 11 years followed by<a class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/royalty\/2016052731654\/royal-chef-darren-mcgrady-princess-diana-william-harry\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">\u00a0Kensington Palace for four<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p id=\"e3Ced9IIH8CN\" data-wc=\"39\">In a<a class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=AuvCNue7UbI\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">\u00a0YouTube cooking tutorial<\/a>, the chef walked royal fans through how to make banana flan, which he described as &#8220;nursery food&#8221;. 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