Meghan Markle is offering a closer look into her life with Prince Harry.

In a newly released Harper’s Bazaar interview from Nov. 19, the 44-year-old Duchess of Sussex speaks candidly about how she has learned to stay grounded after years of intense public scrutiny. “I think my boundaries became stronger,” she shared. “You find different ways to protect yourself.”

A Look at Her Connection With Harry

Naturally, the conversation turns to Harry, whom she lovingly calls “H.”

“He loves me so boldly, fully, and he also has a different perspective because he sees media that I wouldn’t,” she said. “No one in the world loves me more than him, so I know he’s always going to make sure that he has my back.”

Part of what first captivated her, Meghan explained, is Harry’s “childlike wonder and playfulness.”

“I was so drawn to that, and he brought that out in me,” she said. “That’s translated into every part of our life. Even in business, I want us to play and have fun and explore and be creative.”

A Blend of Motherhood, Work, and Creativity

Meghan said that this sense of joy carries into her professional endeavors as well. She loves working from home on her lifestyle brand, As ever, because it allows her to stay near their two children, Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4. She added that she’s learning to embrace balance, especially as she and Harry have started attending more public events again, from Paris Fashion Week to major Hollywood galas.

“I love being able to do both,” she said. “To play in the sandbox with my kids and to play in the front row at a show. I think the moment that you start making all of your personal decisions based on external judgment, then you lose your authenticity.”