Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly on their third nanny less than two months after baby Archie Harrison was born. Carers for the Sussex newborn have been leaving so soon after they just started work at Frogmore Cottage.
However, a source said that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have good reasons for this high turnover rate. After all, the choice is a personal one, and it should align with what they need when it comes to the welfare of their child.
"Often, there are different needs at different stages of the baby's life. The first nanny was a night nurse," the source told The Sun. "But Harry and Meghan do not want to rush this or take any risks getting this decision right. It's deeply personal and can depend on the needs of the baby and parents."
In June, Harper's Bazaar reported that Prince Harry and Meghan hired a nanny for baby Archie who didn't stay at their home or worked during the weekends. With the Duke's busy summer schedule and the Duchess set to return to her royal duties this fall, the Royals will need the extra help they can get at home.
They will also need a nanny when the family goes to South Africa in October. Prince Harry and Meghan announced on their official Instagram account that this would be their "first official tour as a family." Even if they did not explicitly say that they will bring Archie, it's understood that the baby will be coming on this two-week trip.
Before the trip, however, Archie will be christened at the St. George's Chapel this July. It's the same place where Prince Harry and Meghan exchanged their vows in May 2018. It's also where the prince was christened in 1984, thus making the place truly special and meaningful for the family.
But reports revealed Queen Elizabeth might not witness her great-grandson getting baptized. Royal correspondent Roya Nikkah revealed in The Sunday Times that the Queen has other commitments and thus will be missing this special occasion. This is not unusual for the Queen, however, as she also skipped the baptism of Prince Louis, the third child of Prince William and Kate Middleton, also in July last year.
Meanwhile, Archie's baptism is expected to be a very private affair and won't have press coverage. The Sussex, however, will likely share the photos of this milestone on their social media profile days after the event.
