All around the world, parents face immense challenges when it comes to raising their children, regardless of their social status.
This reality was highlighted in recent news concerning the nannies hired by Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, showcasing the difficulties they encountered in finding suitable childcare assistance.
On May 6, 2019, in London, England, Meghan and Harry joyfully welcomed their first child, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor.
Initially, the couple had intended to take on the responsibility of their baby’s upbringing themselves.
However, circumstances such as Meghan’s mother, Doria, returning to the US, led them to the inevitable decision of hiring a nanny to provide additional support.
Their aim was for the new nanny to establish a healthy sleep routine for baby Archie.
Unfortunately, as revealed in journalist Omid Scobie’s book “Finding Freedom,” things did not proceed as planned.
Despite hiring a night nurse to assist with this task, the couple’s experience was far from smooth sailing.
According to Scobie, the night nurse’s tenure with Meghan and Harry was short-lived.
In a surprising turn of events, they had to dismiss her in the middle of her second night due to unprofessional and irresponsible behavior.
This unexpected setback left a lasting impact on the couple, leading to subsequent challenges in securing suitable childcare.
Subsequently, Meghan and Harry decided to engage another nanny for the same role.
While this nanny reportedly performed well, the lingering mistrust stemming from the previous incident led to her dismissal after a few weeks.
It appears that the initial nanny hiccup was just the beginning of a series of challenges for the new parents.
Despite these setbacks, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex remain committed to taking on the primary responsibility of raising their son without external assistance.
Although they do have a nanny who aids with their son’s activities in the mornings and afternoons, the couple values the importance of being actively involved in Archie’s upbringing.
In the grand scheme of things, the journey of parenthood is filled with unexpected twists and turns, as evidenced by Meghan and Harry’s nanny experiences.