Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet are quietly stepping into the limelight, with hints that they may play future roles in the Sussexes’ newly renamed charity, Archewell Philanthropies.
Originally launched as the Archewell Foundation in 2020 following the departure of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from royal duties, the organization has now marked its five-year milestone with a new name and a subtle family-forward message.
To mark the occasion, the charity released a celebratory video reflecting on their 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 and gave an insight into the Sussexes’ hands-on approach to community service.
In the heartwarming footage, Archie is seen gravely scooping ingredients from a mixing bowl while Lilibet watches intently from the counter.
Archie opted for a bright yellow long-sleeved top, while Lilibet stole the show in a cute tartan dress, her flaming red hair styled in a Rapunzel-like braid that eventually came loose as she busied herself in the kitchen.
According to Archewell, the family visit focused on preparing and packing meals for people experiencing food insecurity.
Our Big Kitchen LA, a community-driven nonprofit organization, typically produces about 70,000 meals for schools, shelters, senior centers and community 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 early.
Back in 2022, Meghan gave a rare insight into their hands-on approach during an interview with The cutwhen she invited journalist Allison P. Davis along to Archie’s school pick-up.
Moment captured everyday lessons with lasting impact. “If Archie forgets to say thank you or thank you, Meghan gently reminds him that manners matter,” Davis wrote.
At a stoplight, Meghan was seen retrieving a brand new backpack from the boot of the car and asking her security team to hand it over to an unoccupied man nearby.
The Sussexes, Davis noted, explain to Archie that some people live in big homes, some in small ones, and others are temporarily without one at all.
The family even prepares care kits filled with water, peanut butter crackers and granola bars to give out.
