Why privacy-loving Sussexes are now sharing more glimpses of their children: Lili's appearance in promo for Meghan's lifestyle brand is a 'soft power' move to build their 'dynasty', experts claim

Just a few months ago, a picture of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's adorable children was deemed a rarity. When the California based couple dropped their Christmas card in December, royal fans were delighted at their first glimpse of a Sussex family photo in three years. But since, the pair have been sharing more and more insights into their home life - as the Duchess, 43, relaunched her Instagram account on New Year's Eve day, and has since announced a new Netflix series, as well as a lifestyle brand.

The reveals have been firmly marked by an increased social media presence from Meghan, who has made seven posts in the last two months. And alongside promotional clips for her upcoming show, 'With Love, Meghan' and As Ever - the revamp of the American Riviera Orchard project which last year saw her sending out jams to celebs - are more earnest and intimate snaps. Many offer followers a glance at their life in Montecito, including never before seen snaps of Archie, five, and Lilibet, three.

Some posts even include footage where you can hear their voices, in sweet home videos. During the festive season, many wellwishers were touched at the couple's seasonal card, which saw Archie and Lilibet running into the open arms of their parents. Most recently, this morning Lilibet made a sweet cameo in Meghan's newly launched lifestyle brand. When the California based couple dropped their Christmas card in December, royal fans were delighted at their first glimpse of a Sussex family photo in three years.

The pair's red-haired five-year-old son, sixth in line to the British throne, could easily be mistaken for his father at the same age. Lilibet, who had at that point last been seen in a portrait taken in the garden of Frogmore Cottage to mark her first birthday in June 2022, was almost as tall as her brother. Her British-style summer dress and auburn hair has seen her compared to older cousin Princess Charlotte.

The candid photo of a proud mother and father hugging their children delighted millions of excited royal fans who have waited so patiently for a new picture of the Sussexes all together. One month on, Meghan - after making a sensational comeback on social media - shared a heartfelt tribute to her late Beagle, Guy. As well as including a candid personal message, the Duchess's clip included photos of the children - whose faces are still largely always disguised - with the family pup.

As well as including a candid personal message, the Duchess's clip included photos of the children - whose faces are still largely always disguised - with the family pup. Elsewhere, the Sussexes' eldest son was filmed walking the family pooch with his father, as Lilibet was seen joining her mother and the dogs on a picnic. Just last night the kids joined their mother in a video, where they made Valentine's Day treats with red bagels.

In one of the shots, little Archie can be heard speaking to Guy, while a second clip features a sweet moment when the five-year-old can be heard saying 'he might fall' as the dog joins him and his mother in the backseat, as Harry is behind the wheel. Elsewhere, the Sussexes' eldest son was filmed walking the family pooch with his father, as Lilibet was seen joining her mother and the dogs on a picnic.

The closing of the video features a sweet singalong from Meghan and her children - seemingly led by little Archie - which goes: 'We love you Guy! And we'll be true, when you're not near us, we're blue!'. Just last night the kids joined their mother in a video, where they made Valentine's Day treats with red bagels. And most recently, this morning Lilibet made a sweet cameo in Meghan's newly launched lifestyle brand.

The chic website cover for As Ever features a sweet snap of mother and daughter walking hand and hand, basking in the California sunshine. Between Meghan's posts - and what appears to be an accidental reveal of a Sussex family portrait from A-lister pal Gloria Steinem, in an Architectural Digest photoshoot - we've seen more of their children in recent months than we have in years. But why have their usually privacy-conscious parents decided that now is the time to release new pictures of them - and why did they wait so long?.

Meghan shared a sweet video of her children Archie and Lilibet making love heart cakes together. The mother-of-two has renamed her luxury lifestyle brand 'As Ever' - and the chic site's cover photo is a heartfelt snap of Prince Harry 's wife with their three-year-old. Some have suggested that it is Harry and Meghan flexing their muscles to show how they still tightly control when the world sees their children, who were only shown from behind. Others have claimed it could be a pointed reminder that there are young British royals other than George, Charlotte and Louis.