The royal family has always fascinated people across the globe, but the positions of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s children—Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet—stand out as quite unique compared to their cousins, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, the children of Prince William and Kate Middleton.


Unlike George, Charlotte, and Louis, who are directly in line to the throne and growing up within the royal spotlight, Archie and Lilibet live in California with their parents. This geographical distance, along with Harry and Meghan’s decision to step back from royal duties, has created a different royal path for the Sussex children.


While Prince George is destined to be king one day, Charlotte and Louis are also expected to carry senior royal roles as part of the working monarchy. In contrast, Archie and Lilibet hold royal titles but are not expected to perform royal duties or live under the same public expectations. Their upbringing is notably more private, with exposure to American culture and values alongside their royal heritage.


This contrast highlights how the modern monarchy is evolving—where one branch is deeply rooted in traditional royal duties and another is carving out an independent life abroad. For royal watchers, the comparison between these two sets of cousins reflects the changing face of the British monarchy in the 21st cent

ury.