Meghan Markle has shared two previously unseen family photographs to mark Prince Archie's seventh birthday, offering a rare glimpse into the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's family life in California. The images, posted to Instagram, include a touching shot of baby Archie asleep on Prince Harry's chest, and another of the young royal walking along a beach with his younger sister, Princess Lilibet.
"7 years later…happy birthday to our sweet boy," Meghan wrote alongside the pictures. Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor was born on May 6, 2019, at the private Portland Hospital in London. His arrival was celebrated worldwide, with Harry later describing fatherhood as "the most amazing experience."
Now seven, Archie is being raised largely away from the public eye in Montecito, California, alongside his four-year-old sister Lilibet. The family moved there after stepping back from royal duties in 2020. Meghan has gradually begun sharing more family moments on social media since returning to Instagram earlier this year, continuing a new tradition of posting birthday tributes for her children online.
Last year, she shared a photograph of Archie standing in pyjamas watching the sunset for his sixth birthday. The family also hosted a birthday party at home, though few details were made public. This year's celebrations are expected to take place at their Montecito home, where Harry and Meghan have built a quieter life focused on family.
Recent posts and interviews have included glimpses of family baking sessions, holiday celebrations, and trips around California. Fans have noted the children's distinctive red hair, inherited from Prince Harry, and their American accents. Meghan recently revealed on a podcast that both Archie and Lilibet are fans of the Australian children's programme Bluey.
Prince Harry has spoken openly about the importance of fatherhood, describing it as "the most important and sort of transformational role that a guy can ever move into." He added, "From my perspective, our kids are our upgrade."
