Meghan Markle was warned by a royal expert that she will have to "bear the brunt" over what could be a "sad" situation for her two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, in the future. The Duchess of Sussex's two children with Prince Harry have barely set foot in the UK, last returning in 2022 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee.

The Sussex children's relationship with their estranged family across the pond has long been the subject of discussions by many royal watchers over the years. Unlike their cousins, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, Archie and Lilibet do not have a close relationship with King Charles, or with their aunt and uncle, the Prince and Princess of Wales.

And a royal commentator issued a warning about the youngsters eventually having a strong understanding of their royal heritage when they are older and what it could mean for Meghan.

Expert Jennie Bond said that Archie and Lilibet will likely be "innately curious about their heritage and background" and that will create a "sad" predicament.

She told OK!: "When your heritage is one of the most famous families in the world, it will undoubtedly seem rather odd and perhaps sad that you hardly know or remember them.

"Imagine Archie, aged 15, telling his friends, 'My grandpa is/was King! And my Uncle is/will be King too.' But he hardly knew or met them.

"How sad… and Meghan would have to bear the brunt of the responsibility for that."

However, Jennie added that Meghan will undoubtedly want "the best for her children" and sparked hope that in the future, the two sides could end up being "more united".

She explained: "I'm sure that, like Harry, she [Meghan[ wants the very best for their children... and that will include an understanding of their background.

"I just hope that by the time Archie and Lili grow up, things will be calmer and the family more united, even if they continue to live thousands of miles apart.

"This is not the children's fault or responsibility so let's hope the adults can make it a better world for the next generation of royals."