Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet are quietly stepping into the spotlight, with hints that they could play future roles in the Sussexes’ newly renamed charity, Archewell Philanthropies.
The organization, originally launched as the Archewell Foundation in 2020 following Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s departure from royal duties, has now marked its five-year milestone with a new name and a subtle family message.
To mark the occasion, the charity released a celebratory video reflecting on its work over the past five years and fans were treated to a rare on-camera appearance from Archie, six, and Lilibet, four.
The siblings appeared alongside their parents during a recent visit to Our Big Kitchen Los Angeles, offering a glimpse into the Sussexes’ hands-on approach to community work.
In the heartwarming footage, Archie is seen earnestly scooping ingredients out of a bowl while Lilibet watches intently from the counter.
Archie opted for a bright yellow long-sleeved top, while Lilibet stole the scene in a sweet tartan dress, her fiery red hair styled in a Rapunzel-style braid which she eventually let down while she was busy in the kitchen.
According to Archewell, the family visit focused on preparing and packaging meals for people who are food insecure.
Our Big Kitchen LA, a community-run nonprofit, typically produces about 70,000 meals for schools, shelters, senior centers and local organizations.
When it comes to parenting, Prince Harry and Meghan have made kindness a non-negotiable family value and Archie and Lilibet are clearly getting the message from the beginning.
In 2022, Meghan offered a rare glimpse into her hands-on approach during an interview with The cutwhen he invited journalist Allison P. Davis to pick Archie up from school.
The moment captured everyday lessons with lasting impact. “If Archie forgets to say please or thank you, Meghan gently reminds him that manners matter,” Davis wrote.
At a traffic light, Meghan was seen removing a new backpack from the boot of the car and asking her security team to pass it to an unhoused man nearby.
The Sussexes, Davis noted, explain to Archie that some people live in big houses, some in small houses, and some temporarily without any.
The family even puts together care kits with water, peanut butter cookies and granola bars to hand out.
