In the world of royalty, parenting can be just as challenging as it is for anyone else, if not more so.

Recent revelations from the book “Finding Freedom” by Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand shed light on the tumultuous journey that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, faced while navigating their new roles as parents to Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor.

Initially, the Sussexes were hesitant about hiring a nanny.

They cherished the idea of being hands-on parents, wanting to soak in every moment with their newborn.

However, when Meghan’s mother, Doria, returned to the United States, the couple reconsidered their decision.

It seems that the demands of parenthood quickly began to weigh on them, prompting the search for additional help.

Their first experience with a nanny, however, was anything but smooth.

Unfortunately, the behavior of this hired help left much to be desired, shattering the couple’s confidence in bringing someone into their home.

This rocky start set a tone of trepidation as they moved forward with their parenting journey.

According to the authors of “Finding Freedom,” the Sussexes opted to bring in a night nurse to help establish a sleep routine for little Archie.

This arrangement, however, was short-lived.

After just two nights, the couple found themselves needing to let her go due to her unprofessional conduct.

Imagine the stress of having to make such a decision so soon after welcoming their child!

Undeterred, Harry and Meghan decided to try again with another nanny.

While the second caregiver performed well, the initial incident had left its mark.

The couple remained uneasy, often checking in on Archie throughout the night instead of enjoying peaceful slumber.

Ultimately, they decided to take matters into their own hands, opting to handle nighttime duties themselves after a few weeks.

Despite the challenges, they recognized the need for some assistance during the day.

Thus, they brought in a new weekday nanny, who was quite different from their previous experiences.

Living at Frogmore Cottage, this nanny was not expected to provide the same level of support as the one associated with the Prince of Wales, highlighting the Sussexes’ desire for a more intimate family environment.

Harry expressed that he wanted their home life to be distinctly different from that of other royals, particularly the more traditional setups seen elsewhere.

He emphasized the importance of maintaining a sense of normalcy for their family, which included a quiet household where only the three of them resided at night.

In their Netflix documentary, the Sussexes spoke highly of their nanny, Lauren Cumalo, who played a vital role in caring for both Archie and Meghan.

Lauren shared an amusing anecdote about how she received a call regarding the Sussexes’ interest in meeting her.