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Harry, a playful prince - Harry's affinity with children began way back in his early 20s. 

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The ideal husband - A loving and supportive husband translates as a loving and supportive father, and while having already proved himself as the former, Harry will no doubt excel as the latter. 

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Supportive - Actually, Meghan had to endure some pretty negative press as Harry's girlfriend, which prompted the prince to warn certain media outlets to back off and leave them both alone. Don't mess with the man!

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Showing respect - It's important to show children mutual respect so they know how to treat others. HRH Prince Harry demonstrates this by crouching down to shake this little boy's hand.

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Physical contact - Physical touch is an important aspect of human nature, and is a good way of showing that you care for your children without words.

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Second in line... more downtime! - Actually, Harry has an advantage over his older brother in that being second in line to the throne, he has less of a royal burden on his shoulders, so he's likely to enjoy more downtime with his kids.

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A child at heart - Kids create all kinds of games and love to use their imagination, so it's important for them to feel like their parents want to be a part of it! Harry clearly steps right into the role.

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Picture of youth - Sharing your hobbies with your kids is a great way to show them your passions and expose them to new experiences. Who knows? Maybe they'll want to try them out too!

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Role models - Harry has numerous great parental role models to choose from, including his own family with William and Kate, and even the former presidential family, Barack and Michelle Obama!

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Fun loving - Parenting means that you might end up getting into some silly situations to make your kids happy. Harry is clearly up for this, as he sits on this swing in a suit.

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Wild child - Will Harry's offspring rebel as teenagers the way their father did? 

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Teenage rebel - Growing up in the public eye wasn't always easy for the young prince, but he's sure to draw on his own experiences in order to nurture his kids in the manner expected of junior members of the royal family.

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Respectful - Harry leans in to talk to this young girl, a similar position to how he may talk to his own children some day!

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Pleased to meet you! - The prince never ignores younger members of official lineups, as this picture demonstrates. His child is likely to get all the attention it needs!

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Disciplined - Harry's military career has seen two deployments to Afghanistan, a place where a firm hand and a cool head is always required. He'll need kid gloves to deal with a newborn, but he's probably used to staying up all night and dealing with a lot of noise.

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Order out of chaos? - Other qualities the military can bring out in someone are patience and discipline. However, Harry's natural empathy with kids means he's unlikely to be an overly strict parent.

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Eye to eye - Harry has a huge smile on his face while meeting Jyasi Junior. He clearly already knows how to make kids comfortable. 

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A loss still felt - That fateful night back in 1997 robbed princes William and Harry of their mother, Diana. Experiencing the loss of a parent at such a young age will have instilled in Harry a sense of duty to make every moment count, and his children stand to benefit from his and Meghan's unconditional love.

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Paternal instinct - He's like a magnet for kids! This little youngster clearly feels that Harry is totally ready to be a dad. Meghan is clearly moved by the sweet gesture.

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Harry the feminist - Besides their selfless charitable work, both princess have worked tirelessly for more justice and equality in the world. Harry can also be described as a flag-waver for feminist causes. 

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Good listener - Harry listens intently to one of the little boys in this crowd, showing he's ready to listen to all his child's stories and dilemmas. 

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All smiles - He's ready for photo-ops! Prince Harry has to be ready to take pictures of and with his child for the family photo albums!

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Sense of humor - Who doesn't get along with Harry? Everywhere he goes, people smile and laugh, including members of his own family. Imagine the vibe in his own future household. Mind you, the feelgood vibe will be tested by sleep deprivation and plenty of diaper-changing episodes. Such is parenthood!

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Compassionate - Harry's compassionate streak runs deep. He's sure to use this when interacting with his own child.

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So cool... - Mind you, even as a grown up, Harry hasn't lost any of his youthful vibe. Look at him dabbing! He's either going to be the coolest dad or the most embarrassing. 

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Sharing and caring - Harry is known to share snacks with the kids he meets, but sometimes playfully makes them work for it. Does the little girl get her treat...?

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Soft-hearted Harry - ... Of course she does. Soft-hearted Harry gives in and offers little Emily Henson some popcorn. No doubt he'll end up being equally generous with his own kids.

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Food service - The Prince seems to know his way around the kitchen!

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Dinnertime duties - The father-to-be will also have to get used to mealtimes with his own kids soon, so all this is great practice for the years ahead.

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A sporty type - He's clearly got a knack for working with them! Even after a workout on the playing field, these kids look like they had a great time!

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Sport for all -

Part of any child's upbringing is to get involved in sport. Harry, by nature a competitive and outdoors kind of guy, will make sure his kids indulge in their fair share of sporting activity. 

See also: Prince Harry's best celeb moments. 

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