Meghan Markle posted a rare, never-before-seen photo of Prince Harry hugging their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, on her Instagram account to mark Father's Day on Sunday, June 21. The candid image shows Prince Harry, 41, kneeling on the ground while tightly embracing seven-year-old Archie and five-year-old Lilibet. He looks toward the camera with a broad smile.
Details of the Photo
In the photo, Archie wears a red and white England football top with dark blue shorts, as the team competes in the World Cup tournament. Lilibet is dressed in a pink top, white shorts, and carries a soft giraffe toy backpack. The Duchess of Sussex, 44, captioned the post: "They're so lucky to have you. We all are. Happy Father's Day to our one and only."
Fan Reactions on Reddit
Although comments were turned off on the post, fans turned to Reddit to share their thoughts. Many noted how genuinely happy Prince Harry appeared. One person wrote: "Now that's a genuine smile." Another agreed: "A smile that reaches his eyes!" A third commented: "Beautiful and so genuine." A fourth added: "A glimpse into a happy life! Love that Harry and Meghan don’t dress their children up like props. Happy Father’s Day Harry!" Another fan remarked: "They look like normal kids, wearing normal clothes that do normal things. Genuinely really happy for Harry and the life he now has."
Comparison with Prince William's Father's Day Photo
The post comes as a photo of Prince William was also shared on the official Prince and Princess of Wales Instagram account to mark Father's Day and his 44th birthday. That image featured Prince William posing alongside his 11-year-old daughter, Princess Charlotte. Unlike Harry's relaxed photo, Prince William was dressed in his formal Welsh Guards uniform, while Princess Charlotte wore a smart white dress. The photo, taken by photographer Matt Porteous in the gardens of Kensington Palace, was captured after the family's appearance at the Trooping the Colour ceremony. The post included a message: "Happy birthday and Father's Day to the best Papa in the World! We love you very much."
