Prince Harry has suggested that he and Meghan Markle are unlikely to expand their family, 

stating that two children are enough. In a candid interview for Prince Harry and the Canadian Heroes, a CTV News special, 

the Duke of Sussex reflected on the joys and challenges of parenthood while also discussing the impact of the Invictus Games.

Parenthood: “One or Two Kids Is Probably Enough”

During the interview, Harry, 40, spoke about his experiences raising his two children, five-year-old Archie and two-year-old Lilibet. 

While expressing his love for being a father, he hinted that he and Meghan have no plans to have more children.

“I think one or two kids is probably enough… I definitely think that,” he admitted. He went on to joke about larger families, saying, “I know some people who’ve got five. I just say, ‘Well, that’s your own fault!'”

Despite acknowledging the challenges of parenthood, he described the journey as “amazing” and emphasized how much he enjoys watching his children grow and develop. “Every single day, every single week, they just grow, and they change,” he shared.

Harry also spoke about how much he values the curiosity of his children, saying, “I love the questions that they ask and the experiences and the challenges that they give you. It’s great.”

The Invictus Games: A Community That Provides Support

Beyond his role as a father, Prince Harry also discussed the significance of the Invictus Games, the international sporting event he founded in 2014 for wounded, injured, and sick servicemen and women. This year’s Games, held in Vancouver and Whistler, Canada, provided him with a renewed sense of purpose and connection.

“Being around this community is my fix,” Harry admitted, explaining how the Games offer veterans and active service members a space to heal and support each other.

“When you’re around these people, you hear other people’s stories, and you can make that connection with your own experience. There’s just a lot of weight that gets taken off your shoulders,” he explained.

Harry acknowledged that many veterans feel isolated after their service, believing their struggles are unique. But at the Invictus Games, participants realize they are not alone. “I think over the course of our service, we’re led to believe that the problems that you have encountered or the issues that you are carrying are somehow unique to you within that service, and when you come to the Games, you suddenly realize that actually, that’s not the case at all,” he said.

Speaking about the event’s broader impact, he added, “Being able to serve, I guess, is part of my service, and being able to use the position, the platform, and the spotlight gives these guys all the attention and the opportunity.”

The Atmosphere at the Invictus Games

The Invictus Games kicked off with a grand opening ceremony, drawing a crowd of 40,000 spectators. Harry emphasized the importance of creating the right atmosphere for the competitors, ensuring they feel like “superstars.”

He also highlighted the challenge of bridging the gap between military personnel and the general public, hoping the event would inspire people outside the armed forces to appreciate the resilience of veterans. “The harder thing to do is to merge the general public with the military,” he noted.

Harry described the sense of discovery the Games provide for spectators: “For them to feel like, ‘I don’t have any connections to military families, but I went to this sporting display and it was incredible!’ And we never knew how good this sport was.”

Harry Reflects on Canada’s Special Role in His Life

This year’s Games mark the second time the competition has been held in Canada, following the 2017 Toronto event. For Harry and Meghan, Canada holds a personal significance, as they briefly lived on Vancouver Island after stepping back from royal duties in 2020.

Speaking about their time there, Harry shared, “Canada’s been really good to my wife over all these years, and it’s been really good to us as well.”

He fondly recalled the peace and privacy they experienced, saying, “Certainly, in 2020, it was amazing for us to be able to be in Canada—Vancouver Island—with Archie and be able to go for hikes and be in amongst the local town and feel protected by that.”

Harry revealed that their presence went unnoticed for weeks: “We lived there for more than six weeks before anybody found out. We were bumping into people the whole time… but there’s not too much of a media, kind of pap culture on Vancouver Island.”

Keeping Princess Diana’s Legacy Alive

Another touching moment in the interview came when Harry spoke about how he keeps his mother, Princess Diana’s memory alive for Archie. He shared that his son has asked about landmines, prompting a conversation about Diana’s humanitarian work.

“Archie was asking about landmines, so I talked about how some of these guys were blown up,” Harry said.

He explained that the discussion naturally led to a deeper conversation about his mother. “Interestingly, it gave me a chance to talk about my mum, his grandma, which I didn’t even really consider,” he shared.

To help Archie understand Diana’s work, Harry showed him videos and photos of her walking through minefields in Angola—an iconic moment that raised global awareness about the dangers of landmines.

Harry reflected on the challenge of answering a child’s questions about complex issues: “It’s hard because kids don’t always ask the right questions, so you either shut it down right away, which I will never do, or you engage in the conversation and try to explain things.”

Princess Diana, who tragically passed away in 1997 at the age of 36, played a significant role in the international fight against landmines. Her advocacy helped spark a movement that led to the signing of the Ottawa Treaty, banning the use of the deadly weapons.

A Life of Service and Family

Through his role as a father, advocate for veterans, and guardian of his mother’s legacy, Prince Harry continues to navigate his unique path of service. While he and Meghan are content with their two children, his life remains full—whether through parenthood, the Invictus Games, or his dedication to making a positive impact on the world.

As he put it, “Having kids is amazing, but it is… it’s a journey.” And for Harry, that journey is one he embraces every day.

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