Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are already having meaningful discussions with their children, helping them understand the deeper aspects of life.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have long been advocates for humanitarian causes—Meghan, 43, has championed women’s political participation and leadership through her work with UN Women, while Prince Harry, 40, founded the Invictus Games, a global initiative that supports wounded, injured, and sick servicemen and women.

As a veteran himself, Prince Harry holds the Invictus Games Tournament close to his heart, believing in its mission to help those who have sacrificed for their countries. The tournament provides a platform for injured service members to find strength through sports, and it remains one of his most passionate causes.

Like any parents, Harry and Meghan are committed to passing down their values of kindness and inclusivity to their children. With the 2025 Invictus Games concluding in mid-February, the couple’s presence at the events naturally sparked curiosity in their young children, Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 3.

Prince Harry recently shared that these experiences led to some challenging but important conversations with his kids about the realities faced by Invictus participants.

“They are fascinated,” he told PEOPLE, describing their interest in the tournament.

“It’s a very interesting conversation to have with your kids – to explain why that person is missing a leg, why that person is missing an arm, why do they look the way they do. It’s challenging but important.”

He noted that Archie, in particular, has been full of questions, eager to understand more about the experiences of wounded veterans.

“Our kids are still so young, but Archie, especially, is asking those questions,” Harry explained. “As any parent knows, once you open that door and those questions are asked, or that conversation starts, more and more doors start opening.”

Curiosity quickly led to even bigger topics, with Archie asking, “How did they get injured? What’s a mine?” and wanting deeper explanations.

“It becomes opening Pandora’s box, to some extent, especially with kids this age, because they have no filter, and they’re just so curious and so inquisitive! They want to know more, more, more,” Harry shared.

As he navigates these discussions, the Duke of Sussex is focused on explaining things in a way that is honest yet age-appropriate.

“I’m constantly trying to make sure that I get it right, in explaining what’s happened to (the competitors), and what we do at Invictus to try to make their lives better and give them a chance to redefine themselves. And the power of sport.”

Prince Harry is eager to share his experiences with his children, encouraging them to follow their passions and develop empathy for others. Through these conversations, he hopes to instill the same sense of purpose and resilience that he has carried throughout his own journey.