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Prince Harry reveals the 'most British thing' he, Meghan, Archie and Lilibet have been doing since their return from California - and what the children now 'approve of'

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Bromovsky, L. (2026, September 22). Prince Harry reveals the 'most British thing' he, Meghan, Archie and Lilibet have been doing since their return from California - and what the children now 'approve of'. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/royals/article-16149825/Prince-Harry-British-thing-Meghan-Archie-Lilibet-California.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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Daily Mail · collected 2026-09-22 · by Lettice Bromovsky

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Prince Harry spoke about embracing British traditions since returning from California, joking that walking and eating Marmite on crumpets are quintessentially British activities. He mentioned his children's acceptance of Marmite after initially disliking it, but noted their reluctance to try beans on toast. The comments were made during an appearance at the WellChild Awards in London, where Harry also discussed how becoming a parent has changed his perspective on charity work and the challenges faced by sick children and their families.
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At a WellChild Awards ceremony in London, Prince Harry met and interacted with inspirational children, including 10-year-old Will Messer from County Durham, who asked Harry to sign a Funko Pop doll of him. Harry also addressed the event's guests emotionally about the dedication of parents caring for children with complex medical needs. The Duke spoke fondly about his family's return to Britain and their embrace of British culture, such as eating Marmite on crumpets. During the event, Magic Radio host Gaby Roslin jokingly suggested that Harry’s wife Meghan could do a show on their favorite radio station, which she misses from her time in the UK. Meghan later posted highlights from the ceremony on her Instagram story to Sam Garrett's "I Believe."

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Duke of Sussex is shown a book of when the winner of the Inspirational Young Person 12-14 Harry said he and Meghan want to use their work to help their children understand more about the lives of others, adding that now 'no longer being 5000 miles away should make it easier to be more available to support the charities that need us and that we really enjoy working with'. His comments come after Harry and Meghan returned to Britain with Archie and Lilibet from their California home in August, with the children beginning school in the UK.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-22
🔮 But the Duke said he managed to turn the mood around by explaining what he would be doing at the WellChild ceremony later that evening.

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- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Prince Harry has revealed the 'most British thing' he, Meghan and their children have been doing since moving back to Britain from California. asserted
he → see → California
The Duke of Sussex, 42, also said his children are now happily eating Marmite on crumpets, despite previously 'dissing' him for keeping the divisive spread in the house. asserted
children → say → house
Speaking to HELLO! at last night's WellChild Awards in London, Harry was asked what the most British thing he had done with his family since returning to the UK. asserted
he → speak → UK
Isn't that the most British thing?' he joked. asserted
he → joke → ?
But he soon revealed that the family's embrace of British life had gone beyond country walks – and into the breakfast room. asserted
embrace → reveal → room
'OK yes Marmite on crumpets - please tell me that is a British thing because it has always been in my life and now the kids are eating Marmite on crumpets which is a big moment for me.' Asked whether Archie, seven, and Lilibet, five, approved of the distinctive spread, Harry replied: 'They do, they do very much.' asserted
they → tell → much
He added: 'They used to dis me for having Marmite in the house but now we are in the UK that is kind of water under the bridge.' Harry revealed the children had been less impressed by another British breakfast staple when he previously tried to introduce it to the family. 'I already tried beans on toast,' he said. asserted
he → add → toast
Speaking to HELLO! at last night's WellChild Awards in London, Prince Harry was asked what the most British thing he had done with his family since returning to the UK asserted
he → speak → UK
The Duke of Sussex gets a hug from Margot Jones-Billington's sister Adeleigh during the WellChild Awards 2026 Harry poses with Gaby Roslin (left) and the winners during the annual Awards at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London Asked how that went, the Duke replied: 'That was in California. asserted
That → get → California
It didn't go down very well at all. asserted
It → go → ?
The light-hearted revelation came as Harry opened up about life with his young family at the WellChild Awards and appeared to become quite emotional. asserted
Harry → come → Awards
At one point, he became more reflective as he discussed how becoming a father has changed the way he experiences the charity's annual event, which celebrates seriously ill children and the families caring for them. asserted
which → become → them
'Once you become a parent it does change everything,' Harry said. asserted
Harry → become → everything
'It is not the fact that all the years I wasn't a parent that meeting the kids didn't matter as much but you suddenly realise how grateful you are to have kids that are not sick.' asserted
that → meet → kids
Harry also spoke about a particularly relatable moment at the breakfast table earlier that day, revealing that Archie and Lilibet had been suffering from the 'Monday blues' ahead of school. asserted
Archie → speak → school
'Breakfast this morning they had Monday blues,' he said, comparing it to the 'Sunday night blues' he experienced before being sent away to boarding school. asserted
he → have → school
But the Duke said he managed to turn the mood around by explaining what he would be doing at the WellChild ceremony later that evening. asserted
he → say → ceremony
You know what you are just being a little bit tricky so I am going to tell you what I am doing tonight and they were genuinely fascinated and interested and had all sorts of questions.' asserted
they → know → questions
The Duke of Sussex receives a gift of a mug and tea towel for his new house by the winner of the Inspirational Nurse, Rachel Shanahan (right) and her husband Paul (centre) Harry meets with winner of the Inspirational Child 4-6, Margot Jones-Billington during the WellChild Awards 2026 The Duke meets with winner of the Inspirational Child aged 7-11, Will Messer asserted
Duke → receive → Child
Duke of Sussex is shown a book of when the winner of the Inspirational Young Person 12-14 Harry said he and Meghan want to use their work to help their children understand more about the lives of others, adding that now 'no longer being 5000 miles away should make it easier to be more available to support the charities that need us and that we really enjoy working with'. His comments come after Harry and Meghan returned to Britain with Archie and Lilibet from their California home in August, with the children beginning school in the UK. asserted
children → show → UK
The Sussexes have spent recent weeks settling into their new life in Britain, with Harry making a series of charity appearances while Meghan has remained focused on the children. asserted
Meghan → spend → children
The Duke's return has also allowed him to spend more time with WellChild, a cause he has supported for 18 years. asserted
he → allow → years
He attended the charity's 2026 awards at the Royal Lancaster Hotel on Monday night, where he met winners and their families before presenting the Inspirational Child award to six-year-old Margot Jones-Billington. asserted
he → attend → Billington
Harry also gave a speech during the ceremony, saying the awards were an opportunity to celebrate children and young people living with complex medical needs as well as the families supporting them. asserted
awards → give → them
The event marks the latest chapter in Harry's long association with the charity, which says he has attended the awards on 16 occasions. asserted
he → mark → occasions
And after years of being thousands of miles away, his comments suggest he is relishing the chance to become more closely involved once again. asserted
he → suggest → chance
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