For Meghan Markle, the glitz and glamour of Hollywood can’t erase the ache of being apart from her children.
In her new Netflix series, she offers a rare, deeply personal glimpse into the struggles of motherhood while living thousands of miles away from her family’s former royal life. What she reveals is both heartbreaking and relatable — a side of her rarely seen by the public.
In the latest season of With Love, Meghan, Meghan opens up candidly about the emotional toll of separation from her children, Archie, six, and Lilibet, four.
The eight-episode lifestyle and cooking show provides viewers an intimate look into the Duchess’s life in Los Angeles with Prince Harry and their children, featuring some of her most personal reflections since stepping back from royal duties.
In one poignant episode, Meghan discussed the longest stretch she’d been apart from her kids. While chatting with Queer Eye star Tan France, who shared his own struggles with being away from family, Meghan said, “Oh, I know. The longest I went without seeing our kids was almost three weeks. I was not well.”
The Suss*xes moved to the United States in 2020 after stepping back from their senior royal roles. Since then, Prince Harry has made several trips back to the U.K., mainly for ongoing legal matters. Meghan, however, hasn’t returned since September 2022, when they attended a charity event shortly after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, remaining in Britain for the mourning period.
On a lighter note, Meghan shared a nostalgic detail about life in the U.K.—she misses the variety of radio stations, especially Magic FM. Tan France couldn’t resist a playful jab: “Magic FM. Wow! Sorry to say this publicly, but that’s such a grandma station.”
Prince Harry has also spoken about the difficulty of being away from their children. In his memoir Spare, he recounted the days after returning from Balmoral following the Queen’s death as emotionally taxing, saying, “For days and days we couldn’t stop hugging the children, couldn’t let them out of our sight.”
Meghan’s reflections in With Love, Meghan highlight how central family life has become for the Suss*xes. Even a few weeks away from Archie and Lilibet left her feeling unwell, underscoring the profound bond at the heart of her new life in California.
Conclusion:
Meghan Markle’s candid reflections reveal a deeply human side of life beyond royal duties. Despite fame, travel, and luxury, the emotional challenges of parenting at a distance remain profoundly real.
Her words remind us that family, love, and connection are the true anchors of life — transcending titles, wealth, and geography. With Love, Meghan offers viewers a heartfelt reminder that parenthood and the need for closeness unite us all, no matter where life takes us.