The Duchess of Sussex has been sharing never-before-seen photos of her children while still shielding them from social media scrutiny.

The newly shared snapshot of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s children soaking up the sun in a garden scene had fans swooning. However, other people were fixated on an unexpected detail in the frame, scrutinizing it.

On Sunday, April 27, Meghan offered a rare peek into her family life by posting a few candid photos of her children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. The images drew attention not only for their warmth but also for highlighting the kids’ striking red hair, clearly a trait passed down from their dad.

“Sunday kind of love…with my little loves,” the 43-year-old wrote in the caption. The three-photo collection included a shot of Archie holding a flower up to his face.

Another snap of the 5-year-old showed him from behind while he looked closely at a cluster of pink blossoms.

A third shot captured Meghan smiling as she touched a large pink flower, with Lilibet standing beside her. Only the back of the three-year-old’s head was visible, revealing her long red hair. Since Meghan seldom posts pictures of her children, the update sparked excitement among fans eager for a glimpse into their lives.

One fan gushed over the siblings’ matching locks, “OMG!!! That ginger hair DNA is so strong.” Another admirer agreed, “Awww they are redheads like Dad!” Someone else chimed in with a compliment, “Glorious red hair both of them 🥰.”

A fan, enchanted by the family resemblance, added, “Just look at their gorgeous red hair.” A few sharp-eyed followers couldn’t help but focus on something else curious in the photo. “Is that a child’s hand??” one person asked.

Another fan echoed the thought, “I thought exactly the same. it’s way too big for a child.” One person also remarked, “By the way that massive hand looks a bit suspicious,” while another netizen simply stated, “Look at the size of his hand.”

Prince Harry has occasionally spoken about his kids’ appearances. In the Netflix docuseries “Harry & Meghan,” Lilibet’s early life was shared through intimate family photos and videos captured by her parents.

In one heartfelt moment, Harry reflected on his daughter, “I think at the moment I see a lot of my wife in Archie and I see a lot of my mum in Lili. She’s very Spencer-like. She’s got the same blue eyes and sort of like golden reddish hair.” Meanwhile, Meghan noted, “Something felt so complete once we had Lilibet.”

In another interview, Harry reiterated that he sees his mother most clearly in their children, joking that “the ginger gene is a strong one.” He admitted he hadn’t realized just how dominant the “Spencer gene” was, sharing that when he first started dating Meghan, he assumed that if their relationship lasted, her genes would outweigh his, but as it turns out, he was wrong.

Furthermore, Hello magazine’s chief content officer Sophie Vokes-Dudgeon reflected on her encounter with Harry at the 2024 WellChild Awards, recalling how he spoke enthusiastically about his children before the event began.

Sophie shared what Harry revealed, “Archie and Lili have been blessed with their mother’s thick hair, he told us, self-effacingly, as he marvelled that it won’t be long until Lili can sit on hers.”

Sophie also noted that Harry was embracing life in his 40s, sharing that friends had told him it was the best decade, and he was optimistic about what it would bring. With Meghan managing things at home, juggling their two kids, three not-quite-house-trained dogs, and even chickens, he credited her for holding everything together.

According to Sophie, the duke appeared completely in his element at the event. The most meaningful part of the evening for him seemed to be spending time with the children, their families, and the dedicated professionals being recognized.

Hello’s royal editor, Emily Nash, who joins him at the event each year, has often been touched by the way Harry interacts with the kids. The 40-year-old kneels down to their level, laughs, and brings genuine joy to the room, something that has grown even more significant for him since becoming a father.