Harry and Meghan ‘snob’ royal tradition by ‘nannying’ Archie and Lilibet

Prince William and Princess Kate reportedly splashed out on a Norland nanny for their trio of royals, but Prince Harry, 39, and Meghan Markle, 42, are said to prefer a more domestic touch.

Insiders claim the Sussexes have chosen to keep childcare in the family, with Meghan’s mother Doria Ragland stepping into the role of nanny for the children. Doria’s move to get more involved came after a series of unsuccessful stints with professional nannies.

“Harry and Meghan have used a number of nannies in the past, but now that Doria has moved in with the family, she has stepped up to help look after the children,” an insider said.

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“Sometimes there is extra help, but Doria works closely with Meghan to ensure the children are brought up in a close and loving family environment.”

The Sussexes initially hired Lorren Khumalo, a pediatric nurse and consultant, to look after Prince Archie shortly after his birth while they were still living at Frogmore Cottage. This was before they made the bombshell decision to step back as members of the royal family and move to the US, the Express reports.

In a chat last year, Lorren recalled her first trip to Frogmore Cottage to meet Harry and Meghan. He remembered getting a speeding ticket on the way, but found solace in Harry’s relaxed and friendly nature.

She described the house as surprisingly ‘normal’ and Harry as ‘barefoot’.

Reports have emerged that Meghan and Harry have been forced to ditch a night nanny after a worrying incident with

Archie, which made them worried about future employment. This event, detailed in Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand’s biography Finding Freedom, explained how the couple had to fire the nurse on the second night for being “unprofessional and irresponsible”.

The experience has left the Duke and Duchess of Sussex wary of their next nanny, despite her competent performance. As a result, they decided to take care of the night duties themselves, while hiring a daytime nanny who worked during the week.

While living in the UK, Harry and Meghan preferred a less staffed home, opting for a non-resident nanny at Frogmore Cottage. They found their home to be “cozy and private”, enjoying nights in with just their family, and according to the source, that’s the approach the couple are now taking with both Prince Archie, five, and the princess Lilibet, two years old.

“Meghan is much more comfortable with the children under her mother’s watch and Harry has been very keen to keep it (babysitting) in the family,” the source said. “Both Harry and Meghan are extremely protective of their children and do not worry about them unless Doria is in charge whenever they are away.

“Doria was instrumental in looking after Archie and Lilibet when they (Harry and Meghan) were in Nigeria and treats them as if they were her own.”

Earlier this year, Express.co.uk reported that Doria Ragland was instrumental in helping her daughter Meghan and son-in-law Harry move to Montecito.

The 67-year-old yoga instructor has taken up residence in the guest house at the California estate in Sussex, providing assistance to the couple and avoiding the long drive from her LA home in View Park-Windsor Hills.

A source revealed: “Doria spends almost all of her time with Harry and Meghan. It’s basically a family of five,” adding: “She (Doria) is amazingly close to the kids and helps Meghan on a daily basis. She also steps in as nanny. whenever I travel abroad without children”.

Meghan values ​​her children being raised in the family circle to ensure their sense of safety and security, the source said.

Prince and Princess of Wales William, 41, and Kate, 42, have long relied on the services of Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo, a Spanish nanny from the esteemed Norland agency.

Maria has been with the family since Prince George was just eight months old in 2014.

Maria continues to be employed by William and Kate, helping to care for their three children: Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6. Apparently, she was a major pillar of support for Kate during her cancer recovery at home.

“The Wales family took a very different approach,” a source revealed. “But it should be noted that before Kate’s illness, the family in Wales worked extremely hard. The children also live at home with their parents.”