Prince Harry ‘Desperately’ Wants Archie To Grow Up Away From ‘Pomp And Royalty’
Prince Harry is desperate to make sure his son Archie grows up away from ‘pomp and royalty’, according to activist Dr Jane Goodall.
The chimpanzee expert, who met Archie five weeks after he was born, at Frogmore Cottage, spoke about the Duke of Sussex’s hopes for his family during a recent interview on Radio 4’s Today programme. The royal interviewed the famous ethologist about the environment, responsibility and climate change in September 2019 for Vogue.
In her discussion on the radio show, Goodall revealed that the 35-year-old ‘felt constrained’ in his royal role.
Discussing Harry and Meghan’s decision to step down as ‘senior members’ of the royal family earlier this month, Goodall said: ‘Well it doesn't surprise me, having met them both.
‘I know that Prince Harry really felt constrained and he desperately wants little Archie to grow up away from all the pomp and royalty, I know that. I haven't been in the UK. I haven't really followed the news... I had no idea that anything like this was going to happen.’
The activist continued, describing Harry as ‘a wonderful, wonderful person’, adding that Meghan originally wanted to interview her but the Duke insisted he would chat to her.
‘I gather that Meghan wanted to interview me and he said, “No, I'm going to interview Jane”,' she stated.
During their sit-down meeting, Harry told Goodall that society has ‘stolen’ the next generation’s future as a result of destroying the environment with unsustainable habits.
‘We’ve got to try and pay a little of it back,’ he said. ‘And get together to try and heal some of the harm, and at least slow down climate change.’
Harry also told Goodall that he and Meghan Markle hope to have two children ‘maximum’ as he is concerned for the environment and over population.
Goodall’s comments come days after Harry said that the decision to step away from the royal family with his wife was not made ‘lightly’.
Speaking at a private dinner in London for his charity Sentebale on January 19, Harry said the decision – which has been given the stamp of approval by Queen Elizabeth II – was made after ‘many months of talks’ and ‘after so many years of challenges.
‘And I know I haven't always gotten it right, but as far as this goes, there really was no other option,’ he added.
The Queen alluded to the challenges, such as the press scrutiny Meghan has endured since becoming a royal, in her statement, confirming the Duke and Duchess’ choice.
'I recognise the challenges they have experienced as a result of intense scrutiny over the last two years and support their wish for a more independent life,' she noted.
‘I want to thank them for all their dedicated work across this country, the Commonwealth and beyond, and am particularly proud of how Meghan has so quickly become one of the family.’
Since agreeing on the new terms of their involvement in the royal family, Buckingham Palace announced that the couple will no longer use their HRH titles and will not receive public funds for royal duties.
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