Prince Harry Reveals His 'Challenging' Conversation with Archie and Lilibet: I'm 'Opening Pandora's Box' (Exclusive)

Aaron Chown/PA Images via Getty; Archewell “They are fascinated,” Prince Harry, 40, tells PEOPLE about the Invictus stories he shares with Archie, 5, and Lilibet, 3, whom he shares with wifeMeghan Markle. “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.

Prince Harry Reveals His Candid 'Wish' for Invictus Games at 10 Years (Exclusive)

Samir Hussein/WireImage “I wish that we could close this down because there wasn’t a need for it, but as long as there’s a need for it, we will keep it going,” Prince Harry says. Harry, a former captain in the British Army, launched the international competition as a support for service members and veterans in London in 2014, making last year Invictus’tenth anniversary. “It is full of positivity,” a friend of the couple says.

Prince Harry Reveals the 'Best Gift' He’s Ever Received Ahead of 40th Birthday (Exclusive)

Joshua Sammer/Getty AsPrince Harryapproaches his milestone 40th birthday on Sept. 15, he’s setting his sights on the future. After years of self-reflection — chronicled in hisbest-selling memoirSpare— the Duke of Sussex is focused on enjoying life with wifeMeghan Markleand their children,Prince Archie, 5, andPrincess Lilibet, 3. His work continues with his Archewell Foundation, the non-profit he co-founded with Meghan, and a series of entertainment projects through their Netflix deal, including anupcoming documentary airing in Decemberthat’s centered on one of his greatest passions — polo.

Prince Harry Spends 40th Birthday Weekend with Meghan Markle at Charity Tennis Tournament in Los Angeles

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in August 2024.Photo:Eric Charbonneau/Archewell Foundation via Getty Eric Charbonneau/Archewell Foundation via Getty On Saturday, Sept. 14, the day before his birthday, Harry and wifeMeghan Marklemade a special appearance at the George Zajfen Tennis Tournament in Los Angeles. The event benefited the Alliance for Children’s Rights in honor ofKelly McKee Zajfen’s late son. As Zajfen and her family wrote on Instagram on Sunday, Sept 15, Harry and Meghan, 43, showed their support during an “incredible day” that ultimately raised “funds that will go directly to supporting children in foster care, ensuring they have the legal protections, resources and opportunities they deserve in honor of our beautiful son Georgie.

Prince Harry Spoke of Daughter Princess Lilibet’s Long Red Hair Recently — and It’s on Display in the Sussex Holiday Card!

There are six photos on display inPrince HarryandMeghan Markle’s 2024 holiday card — but one in particular is generating ample buzz. Nestled amongst photos of the couple visiting Nigeria and Colombia this year, the top middle photo of the card’s six chosen snaps includes a rare photo of the couple’s kids, sonPrince Archieand daughterPrincess Lilibet. Archie, 5, and Lilibet, 3, run towards Harry, 40, and Meghan, 43, who are standing with open arms alongside the family’s dogs Guy, Pula and Momma Mia.