Prince Harry Reveals Why He and Meghan Markle Want "Two Children, Maximum"
Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor is not even three months old yet, but Prince Harry is opening up about his future family plans in a candid new interview with Dr. Jane Goodall.
The conversation took place when Harry sat down with the legendary conservationist and scientist for a story in the September issue of British Vogue, which was guest edited by Meghan Markle. The full interview was published today, giving us full look at the wide-ranging conversation between the Duke of Sussex and Dr. Goodall. The duo discussed unconscious racism at length, and Harry touched on his future hopes to expand his family—all while considering his family's impact on the planet.
The topic if giving Archie a sibling came about as the pair talked about the environmental crisis and climate change. Goodall noted that "it’s crazy to think we can have unlimited economic development on a planet with finite natural resources."
"There’s a lot of violence and war and suffering around the world today, but we’re part of the natural world, and if we can’t learn to live in harmony with it, then this is going to get worse," Dr. Goodall added. "There will be more conflicts, people fighting over the last fertile land, the last fresh water."
"What we need to remind everybody is: these are things that are happening now," Harry said in response. "We are already living in it. We are the frog in the water and it’s already been brought to the boil. Which is terrifying."
"Happening and happened," Dr. Goodall replied. "It is terrifying. Especially as you’ve just had a baby."
"I know," Harry said. "It does make it different. I think, weirdly, because of the people that I’ve met and the places that I’ve been fortunate enough to go to, I’ve always had a connection and a love for nature. I view it differently now, without question. But I’ve always wanted to try and ensure that, even before having a child and hoping to have children."
"Not too many!" Dr. Goodall said with a laugh.
"Two, maximum!" Harry replied. "But I’ve always thought: this place is borrowed. And, surely, being as intelligent as we all are, or as evolved as we all are supposed to be, we should be able to leave something better behind for the next generation."
Harry's interview with Dr. Goodall is one of the many ways Meghan Markle made her mark on the September issue of British Vogue. In addition to guest editing the entire issue, the Duchess of Sussex interview Michelle Obama in a similarly candid conversation. She also had a hand in crafting the magazine's moving cover image, showcasing fifteen "forces of change" to highlight inspiring women making an impact on the world.
Head this way to read Prince Harry and Dr. Goodall's entire British Vogue interview.
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