This past weekend, King Charles’ coronation was the center of attention in London.
However, as Prince Archie celebrated his fourth birthday in California, halfway across the Atlantic, another royal celebration took place.
A touching picture of Prince Archie tenderly reaching out to a portrait of Princess Diana surfaced during the festivities.
The touching post, which was shared by a close friend of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, however, sparked conflicting responses.
Throughout the weekend, a festive mood descended upon London.
King Charles III took the throne on May 6, ushering in a new era as a host of royalty and world leaders gathered in the British capital.
May 6 had more meaning for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle than just King Charles’ coronation. It was the happy occasion of their beloved son Archie’s fourth birthday, a joyous event deserving of recognition in and of itself. According to reports, the couple made it clear that if they attended the coronation, Archie’s birthday would have to be celebrated.
According to revelations in his memoir, author Christopher Andersen told Fox News that Harry would find attending the coronation “uncomfortable.” This made Meghan’s decision to remain in the US with their children understandable as it allowed them to avoid close scrutiny.
Omid Scobie, a royal expert, emphasized the significance of Archie’s birthday in Meghan’s decision to stay in the US further.
“I understand that the couple’s choice was influenced by Archie’s fourth birthday, which was also on May 6. As Prince Harry will only be in the country to attend the coronation at Westminster Abbey, anticipate a brief visit from him, Scobie wrote on Twitter.
It was unclear how Archie’s birthday would be celebrated as the weekend progressed, but it appears that the King did not overlook his grandchild on this important day. According to news reports, Charles reportedly made a sincere toast to Archie as he turned four.
Following the historic coronation of King Charles at Westminster Abbey and the family’s outing on the balcony of Buckingham Palace in London on Saturday, everything took place during a private family luncheon.
The Daily Mail reported that King Charles gave a toast to “those who weren’t present” and wished Prince Archie a happy birthday. It was a touching remembrance of a grandson he hasn’t had much contact with.
According to the source, it was a “very sweet moment.”.
Unfortunately, Harry wasn’t present to see the touching toast. He was given the opportunity to attend the private family gathering, but he declined and instead flew back to California to honor Archie’s important day. After his father’s coronation, according to reports, Harry wasted no time and hurriedly boarded a plane for the United States.
Harry seems to have prioritized spending time with his son on this significant occasion, highlighting the close relationship between father and child even in the midst of important royal events. According to estimates, the Duke of Sussex boarded a flight at 3:45 PM and touched down in Los Angeles at about 6:55 PM local time.
The drive to Harry and Meghan’s enormous home in Montecito, California, from the airport typically takes about 90 minutes. A source claims that Harry was adamant about getting back in time to personally tuck Archie into bed.
Archie’s birthday party was reportedly “low-key.”. A homemade lemon cake that Meghan herself baked using fruits from their own garden was served, according to family-friendly sources. Although the exact guest list is unknown, it is assumed to have included only the closest family members, making the event an intimate one.
Archie’s birthday was instead notable for another event. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s close friend and photographer Misan Harriman took the chance to highlight a particularly heartfelt moment.
Harriman shared a photo of a young Archie holding a portrait of his grandmother, Princess Diana, and wished him a happy birthday.
Screenshots of The Sussexes, a Netflix original series, were used to create the image.
Despite the fact that the picture and its message were not particularly controversial, some users of social media tried to read it that way in order to say that photographer Misan Harriman was subtly criticizing or obscuring King Charles’ coronation. However, the majority of responses were favorable, with many people noting that it was a cute picture.
Someone else added, “Happy Birthday, Archie”.
“Your family and I love you. We anticipate seeing pictures soon. Blessings. You are honored here. Thanks to you, today is fantastic”.
Archie, we wish you a happy birthday and a lifetime of accomplishments that will serve as an example to us all.
