Prince Archie is celebrating his 7th birthday, marking another family milestone for Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex. Their eldest child was born on May 6, 2019, in London, close to the home where the couple were living at the time. Today, Harry and Meghan are based in California, where they are raising Archie and his younger sister, Princess Lilibet. According to abcnews.com, the family of four are expected to celebrate the occasion privately, away from public events and formal royal appearances.
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Archie Was Born in London in 2019
Archie’s birthday brings attention back to the early chapter of Harry and Meghan’s family life in the United Kingdom. He was born in London in the spring of 2019, during a period when the couple were still working members of the royal family. In the years since, their lives have changed dramatically, with a move to the United States and a new home base in California. Archie has largely been kept out of the spotlight, with his parents choosing to share only limited glimpses of his life as he grows older.
Meghan Shared a Beach Photo on His Last Birthday
Last year, Meghan marked Archie’s 6th birthday by posting a photo of him standing before the ocean, with sunlight filling the frame. The image offered a rare look at the young royal, while still protecting his privacy. That approach has become typical for the Sussex family, who have kept most birthday moments personal. As reported by ABC News, this year’s celebration is also expected to take place in private. Even so, the date carries public interest because of Archie’s place within the royal family and the wider line of succession.
Australia Trip Came Weeks Before the Birthday
This year’s birthday arrives shortly after Harry and Meghan returned from a four-day visit to Australia. It was their first trip there since 2018, when Meghan’s pregnancy with Archie was first announced. That earlier visit marked a major moment in the couple’s public life, linking Australia to the beginning of their journey as parents. The timing gives this birthday added context, connecting Archie’s latest milestone with a place that has already played a significant role in his family story and in the couple’s royal timeline.
King Charles Visited the U.S. Days Earlier
The birthday also comes less than a week after King Charles III traveled to the United States with Queen Camilla for a four-day state visit. Their itinerary included Washington, D.C., New York and Virginia. The trip placed Harry’s father in the same country where Archie now lives, though there has been no indication of a family meeting. Charles is not believed to have seen Archie and Lilibet in person since 2022, when the children attended Platinum Jubilee celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II with their parents. That distance continues to shape the family backdrop around Archie’s birthday.
