The secret ‘auntie' Prince Harry & Meghan Markle's kids Archie & Lilibet adore – as Duchess says she's their ‘favourite'
PRINCE Archie and Princess Lilibet have a secret 'auntie' in California, Meghan Markle revealed on her latest podcast episode.
On the
Sussex
, 43, said her two kids refer to one of her friends as 'Auntie Kadi' when she arrives.
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Meghan Markle said Archie and Lilibet call her friend Kadi Lee (pictured centre) 'auntie Kadi' when she visits
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The Duchess of Sussex opened up about their bond on the third episode of Confessions of a Female Founder podcast
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Meghan has previously posted about how tennis legend Serena Williams is also an 'aunt' in their household
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Meghan said Archie and Lilibet run out the house when Kadi pulls up in the car
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On this week's show, Meghan sat down with 'dear friend' and A-list colourist Kadi Lee, co-founder of Highbrow Hippie - which the duchess invested in last year - and said she is a huge hit with the kids.
Entrepreneur Kadi candidly shared on the podcast: 'Maybe I'll try a stint in
Europe
.
'I'm just a really naturally curious person, and I was not blessed with kids.
'I'm still holding out hope I might be a step mum or, you know, one day, but for right now, I'm just super aunt.'
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Meghan cut in: 'I mean, our kids love Auntie Kadi.
'It's our favourite when they run out to the car saying 'Kadi'.'
Kadi laughed: 'I know I feel like I look for them first!'
Prince
Archie, five, also call Meghan's close pal and
tennis
legend
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The duchess previously posted footage of her daughter with "auntie" Serena Williams as they played a game of Candy Land.
The clip also featured Bill Withers' Lovely Day, with the caption: "When the aunties come to celebrate... and to play! Love you @serenawilliams."
Meghan Markle finally addresses As Ever trademark drama & blames 'word salad' for forcing her to rebrand name
Former tennis champion Williams is
Ahead of Meghan's appearance at Wimbledon in 2017, Serena said: "We have always supported each other, just been there for each other through a lot."
Family strains
During the podcast Meghan made no reference to the kids' real auntie, Princess Kate.
The Princess of
Wales
, 43, first
However, it is not known if Kate has met Princess Lilibet, who was born in 2021 in
California
.
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Meghan didn't mention Princess Kate, who is officially an 'aunt' to her kids
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It is not known if the Wales family have met Princess Lilibet, who was born in California in 2021
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It is thought that Archie and Lilibet also have no relationship with women on Meghan's side who could be aunts, including her half-sister
Trademark woes
Also on the podcast, Meghan broke her silence on the
The duchess revealed she "secured" the trademark back in 2022.
The 43-year-old has been
Meghan
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Meghan opened up about securing the trademark As Ever back in 2022
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Her podcast features eight episodes and focuses on Meghan's journey as an entrepreneur
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"You remember, I said, 'I like American Riviera as an umbrella,' and then be able to have verticals beneath it. And maybe have the 'Orchard' really small. But when that's not feasible … suddenly it became this word salad. I didn't love that so much.
"I was like, 'OK, let's go back to the thing that I've always loved. Let's use the name that I protected for a reason that had sort of been under wraps'.
"And then we were able to focus in the quiet and put our heads down and build on something that no one was sniffing around to even see about. It was really just helpful to have that quiet period."
Meghan Markle's ventures after stepping down as a working royal
THE Duchess of Sussex has kept busy since stepping down as a senior working royal in 2020 and relocating to California. Here are some of her business ventures...
Archewell Foundation
– A nonprofit supporting charitable initiatives.
Netflix Deal
– Producing content like
Harry & Meghan
and
With Love, Meghan
.
Archetypes Podcast
– Former Spotify show on female stereotypes.
Clevr Blends
– Investment in a women-owned wellness latte brand.
Cesta Collective
– Minority stake in a handbag brand supporting Rwandan artisans.
As Ever
– Previously known as American Riviera Orchard lifestyle brand selling jam.
ShopMy Page
– Online store featuring her curated fashion and beauty items.
New Podcast
–
Confessions of a Female Founder
focusing on entrepreneurship.
Her
It later emerged that American Riviera is a nickname for Santa Barbara, and the patent office refused Meghan's application because businesses can't trademark places.
Her
Her guest stars have so far included
Bumble
founder
Meghan's podcast follows her eight-part Netflix series,
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