A rare family moment from the Sussexes in the U.S.

On November 28, 2025, social media lit up as Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet — the two children of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle — made their first public appearance during a community service event in Los Angeles.

Remarkably, this appearance did not take place at a royal engagement or a glamorous red-carpet event. Instead, the children joined their parents at Our Big Kitchen Los Angeles (OBKLA), a humble community kitchen where dozens of volunteers work quietly every day to support people in need.

Archie and Lilibet: Two bright red heads inside a busy community kitchen

In the video Meghan shared on Instagram, their faces remain concealed, yet the children’s distinctive red hair — unmistakably Sussex — instantly caught viewers’ attention.

Archie and Lilibet appeared modestly dressed, standing next to their parents and carefully helping with tasks such as:

• Packing meal boxes

• Sorting ingredients

• Preparing containers of rice, vegetables, and minced meat

• Loading boxes into delivery crates

The simple, authentic scene quickly went viral, becoming a powerful reminder that compassion can be taught through small, everyday actions.

Meghan captioned the moment with a brief yet impactful message:

“Show Up. Do Good.”

OBKLA – A kitchen serving over 70,000 meals annually

OBKLA is not a major charity with high-profile campaigns. It operates on:

• Donated food

• Community support

• Volunteer labor

Each year, the kitchen prepares more than 70,000 warm meals for:

• Schools

• Senior homes

• Faith-based organizations

• Families in hardship

• People experiencing homelessness

During the Sussex family’s visit, meals were delivered to:

• Mercy Housing

• Pico Union Project

• PATH — an organization dedicated to helping unhoused individuals rebuild their lives

No reporters. No red carpets. Just gloves, meal boxes, and genuine warmth inside a small kitchen.

A symbolic milestone for the Sussex family

Royal observers describe the moment as a subtle but significant milestone.
This wasn’t merely a charity visit; it was a reflection of how Harry and Meghan are raising the next generation of Sussexes.

After stepping away from royal duties, the couple has been open about wanting to build a life centered on values rather than aristocratic protocol. Bringing Archie and Lilibet to a community kitchen reinforces that intention:

They choose to raise their children not with privilege, but with empathy.

Archewell Foundation stated that this year’s Thanksgiving efforts focus on honoring those who work hard to ensure:

“No one is left behind.”

The message aligns with the Sussexes’ long-term commitment to community-driven humanitarian work.

The Sussexes’ ongoing charitable efforts in California

Since relocating to California, Harry and Meghan have participated in various grassroots initiatives, including:

• Meal deliveries with Project Angel Food

• Cooking sessions with Homeboy Industries

• Working with World Central Kitchen in 2025 to support wildfire victims

This time, Archie and Lilibet didn’t simply accompany their parents — they took part in the work themselves.

That is what made the moment even more meaningful.

A glimpse into the growth of the “new Sussex generation”

Although the children appeared only briefly, the image of two red-haired kids packing meals inside a community kitchen moved millions of viewers.

Many commented:

• “This is exactly the kind of value children should grow up with.”

• “Archie and Lilibet are being raised with humility and kindness.”

• “Harry is continuing Princess Diana’s legacy of compassion in his own way.”

Whatever path Archie and Lilibet choose in the future, many believe the Sussex family is nurturing them with a simple yet powerful foundation: love expressed through action.