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HAZZING HIS SAY

Prince Harry says he wants ‘two kids, maximum’ in planet-saving chat for Meghan Markle’s Vogue

PRINCE Harry has revealed he only wants "two kids, maximum" in a candid interview for Meghan Markle's Vogue.

The Duke of Sussex opened up about his passion for the future generations, climate change and his love for nature as he spoke with conservationist Jane Goodall in the Q&A.

 Prince Harry and Meghan Markle welcomed baby Archie into the world - with the dad saying he wanted a maximum of two kids
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle welcomed baby Archie into the world - with the dad saying he wanted a maximum of two kidsCredit: EPA
 Prince Harry spoke with conservationist Jane Goodall for Meghan Markle's Vogue
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Prince Harry spoke with conservationist Jane Goodall for Meghan Markle's VogueCredit: (c) Chris Allerton - All Rights Reserved

the 34-year-old new dad said he only wanted two kids in a bid to help save the planet.

He said: "I think, weirdly, because of the people that I’ve met and the places that I’ve been fortunate enough to go to, I’ve always had a connection and a love for nature. I view it differently now, without question.

"I’ve always wanted to try and ensure that, even before having a child and hoping to have children..."

It was here that Dr Goodall jumped in - saying she hoped the parents would have "not too many" kids.

And Prince Harry replied: "Two, maximum!

"But I’ve always thought: this place is borrowed. And, surely, being as intelligent as we all are, or as evolved as we all are supposed to be, we should be able to leave something better behind for the next generation."

His plans for just two kids is in stark contrast to his brother Prince William, who has three kids with wife Kate Middleton.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle welcomed baby Archie in May - gushing over their "amazing" son.

And in the frank interview, the 34-year-old spoke about his hopes for the future - and fears about how "unconscious bias" could spark racism and be passed down generations.

The new dad said he had noticed he had been continually evolving, adding that he hoped he would be becoming wiser with age.

Speaking with the famed conservationist, who is 85, he said: "You are continually changing, and if you don’t think that every day is a learning process, then life is going to be very tricky for you."

Dr Goodall met baby Archie earlier this month, able to cuddle the littlest royal.

And speaking of their introduction at Windsor Castle, she said: "He’s very cute and very gentle."

BEHIND THE SCENES

Meghan guest edited the September issue of Vogue, but left herself off the cover over fears she would look "boastful".

She chose to instead focus on 15 women who “break barriers” and the duchess hoped that readers would also be inspired by their work.

The magazine's editor-in-chief Edward Enninful spoke of the Duchess of Sussex’s decision to leave herself off the cover – unlike Kate Middleton, 37, when she appeared in the magazine in June 2016.

He said: “From the very beginning, we talked about the cover - whether she would be on it or not. In the end, she felt that it would be in some ways a 'boastful' thing to do for this particular project.

"She wanted, instead, to focus on the women she admires."

But the Duchess of Sussex has faced criticism over the guest edition - having not included the Queen among the women she admires the most.

And Piers Morgan also criticised the former actress' decision to be involved, having previously demanded privacy.

Inside the magazine there is also a conversation between Meghan and former US First Lady Michelle Obama.

One of the 16 photo slots on the front cover is that of a mirror, which encourages the reader to use their own platform for change.

The edition is entitled Forces For Change, and Buckingham Palace said this highlights "trailblazing change makers, united by their fearlessness in breaking barriers".

Behind-the-scenes video shows Meghan Markle at work guest-editing Vogue’s September issue
 The front cover of the September issue of Vogue was guest edited by Meghan Markle
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The front cover of the September issue of Vogue was guest edited by Meghan MarkleCredit: PA:Press Association
 The duchess said she felt privileged to be able to guest edit the issue
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The duchess said she felt privileged to be able to guest edit the issueCredit: PA:Press Association
 Jane Goodall met with Prince Harry at an event recently
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Jane Goodall met with Prince Harry at an event recentlyCredit: AP:Associated Press
 Prince Harry said he wanted to leave a better world for his kids
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Prince Harry said he wanted to leave a better world for his kidsCredit: James Whatling
 Baby Archie was born in May, with his parents saying he was amazing
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Baby Archie was born in May, with his parents saying he was amazingCredit: AFP or licensors


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