Despite growing up in sunny California, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet have inherited at least one unmistakably British trait — their use of the word “mummy.”
During a recent episode of Jamie Kern Lima’s podcast, Meghan Markle was surprised with a heartfelt letter from Prince Harry and their children. As she read it aloud, she paused to note the sweet detail: “I also love that it’s ‘mummy,’ which is very British, instead of ‘mommy.’”
The touching note read: “From Archie and Lili via Papa. We love your cooking, we love your pancakes, and we love, love, love your hugs. You’re the best mummy and we love you.” Meghan was visibly moved, calling the message “so sweet” and describing Archie and Lili as “the greatest.”
While their British spelling was a sentimental nod to Harry’s roots, Archie and Lilibet have also clearly embraced American culture.
A recent video of Meghan and Lilibet making jam together captured Lilibet’s charming Californian accent as she admired the jam, saying: “It’s beautiful.” And in another home video, Archie offered to help water the garden, sweetly saying, “…only if you want me,” in a similarly American twang.
The Sussex children also celebrate quintessential American traditions like the Fourth of July, blending their dual heritage.
Local Montecito resident Richard Mineards shared insight into the children’s future, noting they’re in the catchment for top-rated local schools like Cold Spring School and Montecito Union, attended by the children of many prominent figures.
