Since Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and their two children live in California, Archie won’t be celebrating his birthday in person with all of his royal relatives. Due to distance and travel difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic, Archie hasn’t spent time in the U.K. since he was a baby, per the Daily Mail.
To commemorate Archie’s special day, Prince William and Kate tweeted, “Wishing Archie a very happy 3rd Birthday today.” They included a family photo from Archie’s 2019 christening. Taken in the Green Drawing Room at Windsor Castle, the photo features Harry and Meghan with Archie on his mother’s lap. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are surrounded by Camilla Parker-Bowles, Prince Charles, Doria Ragland (Meghan’s mother), Lady Sarah McCorquodale and Lady Jane Fellowes (Princess Diana’s sisters), William, and Kate (via Hello!).
Archie’s great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, also posted birthday greetings on Twitter. The queen shared a 2019 photo marking the first time she met Archie. Charles wished his grandson happy birthday by retweeting the queen’s post along with the message, “Happy Birthday Archie” and a red balloon.
Although the royals won’t be able to see Archie today, it is possible Lilibet will celebrate her first birthday in the U.K. According to a spokesperson, “Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are excited and honored to attend The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations this June with their children,” per People.
