Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s New Nanny Drew Attention for More Than One Reason

In August 2019, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were photographed returning from a private holiday in France with their newborn son Archie — and a new face in their household quickly caught attention.

The woman, who was caring for Archie, was reportedly the couple’s third nanny in just a few months. According to TMZ, she had been hired through an agency around two months earlier and was a Black British woman.

A New Addition to Archie’s Care Team

The nanny was photographed stepping off a private jet with Harry, Meghan and Archie after the family stayed at Sir Elton John’s French estate. The images offered a rare glimpse at the childcare arrangements surrounding the newborn.

According to the original report, Harry and Meghan had already gone through two other childcare workers during Archie’s first six weeks, including one described as a night nurse.

The identity of the new nanny drew particular interest because Harry and Meghan had frequently spoken publicly about diversity and equality. However, there was no evidence that her appointment was intended as a broader royal statement; it was simply a personal childcare arrangement within the Sussex household.

The Private-Jet Controversy

The nanny’s appearance also came amid criticism of Harry and Meghan’s use of private aircraft.

The couple had flown back from Elton John’s property in France, prompting renewed scrutiny over their travel choices, particularly given their public comments about environmental issues.

Elton John defended the Sussexes at the time, saying he had offered his home as a private retreat for the family and that the flight’s carbon emissions had been addressed through a contribution toward renewable energy.

For the public, the episode became another rare glimpse into the Sussexes’ private family life — from the people caring for Archie to the travel choices that continued to place Harry and Meghan under intense media attention.