Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s “goal” is for Prince Archie, four, and Princess Lilibet, two, to “live as normal a life as possible” and their upbringing is “very playful,” sources tell People

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s “goal” is for their two children to “live as normal a life as possible,” a source told People.

The upbringing of Princess Lilibet, two, and four-year-old Prince Archie is “very game-based,” the insider claimed to the American magazineadding, “They have several play areas, including a climbing gym on their property.”

The Duke, 38, and Duchess of Sussex, who turns 42 today, are said to be “united when it comes to family values ​​and how to raise their children,” the source added.

They also revealed how Archie and Lilibet enjoy playdates and beach walks with their parents, who live in their £11 million California mansion.

The Prince and Princess of Wales are similarly aiming for as normal a childhood as possible for their three children, Prince George, age 10, Princess Charlotte, age 8, and Prince Louis, age 5.

Royal biographer Ingrid Seward told True Royalty TV’s The Royal Beat that Kate, 41, “wants to wrap a semblance of normality around their kids because she knows what (the royal life) can do.”

Richard Kay added in the 2022 show that their parenting style is motivated by the fact that William and Harry were thrust into the spotlight at a young age.

“William put George’s performances together in a very different way than the way his mother and father put his together,” Richard said.

“William and Harry, especially William, were given center stage from an early age. William has a different opinion about it, he wants to protect (his children) as long as possible, give them a semblance of a normal childhood.

“But it’s inevitable that as (George) gets older, we’ll see more of him, in a jacket and tie, at Wimbledon like we did, and at Platinum Jubilee-esque celebrations.”

Ingrid agreed, saying, “I think Kate needs to wrap some semblance of normalcy around (their kids) because she knows what (royal life) can do.

‘She saw it; she’s been around long enough… but they’re not normal kids, and I think it’s extremely hard to keep their feet on the ground… I think this is a danger Kate is well aware of .’

The comments from the People magazine sources come after the Duke and Duchess enjoyed a night out in Montecito to celebrate Meghan’s birthday – a day after the couple appeared in public together for the first time in months.

Meghan and Harry were seen in high spirits, smiling and laughing, as they were pictured leaving the trendy Tre Lune Italian restaurant, a favorite among A-listers including Kourtney Kardashian and Ellen DeGeneres.

It’s the first time the pair have been seen together in public since their last public appearance in May, amid mounting speculation about their future in Hollywood and rumors of behind-the-scenes tensions.

Meghan looked glamorous in a strapless column-style black and white Posse dress, priced at £188, paired with her beloved Cult Gaia bag and flat black strappy sandals. The prince accompanied her on Wednesday evening in a linen blue shirt and white trousers.

The pair entered the popular eatery, where musician Travis Barker was seen earlier that evening, and they were joined by their close friend Matt Cohen, husband of the Duchess of Sussex’s long-time friend Heather Dorak.

Meals at the Italian restaurant range from $24 (£19) to $61 (£48). Italian lovers can also choose from 24 different pasta and risotto meals, while a range of meat and fish dishes are on offer, from salmon fillets $44 (£37) to filet mignon steak $65 (£55).

Photos show the couple walking out the front of the restaurant before Meghan points to something in the distance. They then jump into a car that appears to be waiting for them.

The pair have faced mounting speculation about their future in Hollywood after their deal with audio giant Spotify fell through and one of their planned Netflix shows was quietly shelved.

Their celebratory outing comes after the couple appeared to be fighting off any negative rumors by appearing in a happy two minute, 40 second clip released on Wednesday.

They were seen surprising U.S. recipients of the first Responsible Technology Youth Power Fund (RTYPF) Grants with calls congratulating them. Their Archwell Foundation is a founding member of the initiative that will help fund 26 youth-led projects.

Harry, 38, also named their children Archie, four, and Lilibet, two, saying to a winner during a phone call: ‘Thank you for all you do. Our children are especially grateful.’ Meghan then added, “They don’t know yet, but they will!”

The Sussexes are believed to be at risk of losing millions after their lucrative Spotify deal was cut and new concerns were raised about the future of their Netflix deal.

Further questions were raised about the future projects of ‘Brand Sussex’ after Hollywood powerhouse Jeremy Zimmer dismissed Meghan as ‘not a major audio talent, or necessarily any kind of talent’.

The firing followed scathing comments from one of Spotify’s podcast executives, who called the pair “f***ing grifters.”

Sources close to the pair insisted they were both “fine,” despite becoming increasingly “fed up” with the rumor mill, adding that the pair were determined to make their move to America a success.

The Duke and Duchess have been plagued by a string of gossip since their last public appearance in May. One suggestion was that the couple had moved away from joint projects and focused instead on solo ventures.

The rumor came after Meghan was signed to energy agency William Morris Endeavor and Harry was working on a Netflix series that included a trip to Botswana. The pair have since become increasingly annoyed with the speculation swirling around them.

A source told OK! Magazine: “The Sussexes’ marriage is fine,” adding that unfounded online snipes stemmed from Harry’s upcoming solo trip to Africa. That’s a business trip. It’s not a sign of trouble.’

Similarly, an “insider” told Page Six last month that the rumors were categorically “not true.” It’s literally made up.”

Others close to the California-based royals said their struggle to make a mark in Hollywood and get their new career off the ground was simply the result of “growing pains.”

The pair signed multi-million pound deals with both Spotify and Netflix after crossing the pond in 2020, but these have since stalled.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s lucrative Spotify project was dramatically pulled last month after they spent three years producing a 12-episode podcast and celebratory special.

The pair also reportedly failed to produce enough content to receive the full payout from the reported £18 million deal they signed after stepping down as senior working royals.

But sources have said the deal ended prematurely because there was too much “red tape” and they “didn’t get formal clearance,” which allowed them to fail.

There were claims that the couple “had a lot of ideas and pitched them too,” but none of them ever took off and “things moved very slowly on both sides.”

One such idea, Bloomberg reported, was Harry’s suggestion that he interview “controversial” guests like Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump about their childhood.

Another of the Prince’s ideas that was reportedly touted was to interview the Pope about fatherhood – despite having no children.

Meanwhile, their Netflix docuseries Live to Lead failed to take off, while a Meghan-driven animation called Pearl, about a girl inspired by female leaders, was quietly shelved.

But an industry executive told People there was still time for the pair to turn things around, adding, “Has their final chapter been written?” Absolutely not…Hollywood loves a comeback.’