Meghan Markle Shares a Glimpse of Her Children Archie and Lilibet During a Family Visit to a Pumpkin Patch
Over the weekend, the Duchess of Sussex gave royal fans a rare peek into her life with the Duke of Sussex and their two young children, Archie and Lilibet — and the internet can't stop talking about it.
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On October 26, 2025, Meghan Markle shared a short, serene video on Instagram, capturing a cozy fall outing at a rustic pumpkin patch.
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex are seen in New York City on April 23, 2025 | Source: Getty Images
The video, though just seconds long, was captioned "Happy Sunday 🎃🧡," and spoke volumes — offering a quietly decisive moment of family unity and seasonal joy.
A scarecrow stands tall in the middle of a vibrant pumpkin patch, as seen in Meghan Markle's post dated October 26, 2025 | Source: Instagram/meghan
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In one tender scene from the clip, Meghan and Harry walked beside their son, Archie, through rows of bright orange pumpkins. Meghan rested a protective hand on his shoulder while Harry, in jeans and a gray hoodie, walked a few steps ahead. The overcast sky and rustic path give the moment a cozy, intimate feel.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry walk their son, Archie through a pumpkin patch, as seen in her post dated October 26, 2025 | Source: Instagram/meghan
Then came a sweet moment: Meghan pulled a small wooden wagon loaded with pumpkins — and a smiling Lilibet nestled among them. With golden autumn fields and hay bales in the background, Meghan, dressed casually in boots and another quilted jacket, radiates calm, maternal warmth.
Meghan Markle strolls through a rustic pumpkin patch, pulling a wagon filled with pumpkins and her daughter, Lilibet, as seen in her post dated October 26, 2025 | Source: Instagram/meghan
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As soon as the video hit social media, fans swarmed online platforms with emotional reactions, not just to the rare family footage, but to how much the children have grown.
One fan on X wrote, "Archie is getting so big!!" while another added, "Archie really is his Dad's mini." Others echoed the sentiment, with one saying, "Archie walks like his dad," and another penning, "Archie is literally a mini Harry down to the clothes."
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's son, Archie runs joyfully through a corn maze, as seen in the post dated October 26, 2025 | Source: Instagram/meghan
A fan even noticed a striking family trait, writing, "The have prince harry red hair [sic] ." While many praised the children's cuteness and resemblance to their parents, others took issue with what the children were wearing on a chilly autumn day.
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One critic wrote, "Strange that Archie doesn't have shoes on in one photo and Lilibet doesn't seem to have enough clothes on! MM has on a jacket!"
Archie stands beside an adult as the adult carves a large pumpkin, as seen in the post dated October 26, 2025 | Source: Instagram/meghan
Another commented, "So Lili is still wearing PJ's with no coat? Hard to tell if Archie has a coat on. But H&M make sure they are bundled properly [sic]." A third chimed in sharply, "In her pjs yet again. 🙄"
And it wasn't just the outfits drawing attention. One Facebooker remarked on Lilibet's hair, saying, "Her daughter never has her hair combed always looks tangled but Megan always looks nicely combed.. Lol [sic]."
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's daughter, Lilibet stands before a large display of pale pumpkins, as seen in the post dated October 26, 2025 | Source: Instagram/meghan
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Despite the criticisms, many viewers remained focused on the beauty of the family moment. One fan lovingly declared, "Her hair is beautiful. She has natural highlights 🩷."
The warmth and simplicity of the video offered something rarely seen — a genuine, unstaged moment of royal family life. And for fans, that glimpse into the Sussex family's private world was worth everything.
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The pumpkin patch moment came just days after Meghan offered even more insight into her family's day-to-day life during a special appearance at Godmothers Bookstore in Montecito, California.
There, she reportedly joined author and longtime friend Courtney Adamo — her former Northwestern University sorority sister — for a live conversation celebrating Adamo's latest book, "The Family Home: Inspiring Ideas for a Home Filled with Joy."
Meghan Markle in New York on October 9, 2025 | Source: Getty Images
Meghan shared that she starts each day by turning on music throughout the house to set a warm, vibrant tone. "First thing I do when I wake up in the morning is turn the music on in the house," she reportedly said.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are in New York City on April 23, 2025 | Source: Getty Images
She also revealed her travel must-haves:
"I always travel with a candle. I am so conscious and sensitive to fragrance, and I associate that with home."
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and Doria Ragland, are seen arriving to the "Woman Of Vision Awards" in New York City on May 16, 2023 | Source: Getty Images
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In a particularly heartwarming moment, Meghan described a simple nightly ritual she and Harry use to connect with their children — the "rose and thorn" practice, which invites them to share the best and most challenging part of their day.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are in London, England on September 5, 2022 | Source: Getty Images
"Our daughter — she's 4, and she's a very strong personality and she's incredible," Meghan said. "And now she's in this moment where I say, 'What's your rose and your thorn?' And she goes, 'My day was just a blast.'"
Meghan Markle at Global Citizen Live in New York City on September 25, 2021 | Source: Getty Images
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It's the kind of tradition that fans rarely hear about — one that offers a deeper look into the values, routines, and emotional landscape of Meghan and Harry's growing family.
Meghan Markle is at the World Mental Health Day Festival held at Spring Studios in New York on October 10, 2025 | Source: Getty Images
Between the quiet strolls through the pumpkin patch and Meghan's reflections on motherhood, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex appear intent on sharing their world on their own terms — away from palaces and press photographers, in a space filled with love, laughter, and simple family rituals.
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