Born in May 2019, Prince Archie arrived as royal watchers applauded the latest addition to the monarchy. Six years later, he is growing up oceans away from the palace in sunny California. After Meghan Markle
and Prince Harry
stepped back from royal life in 2020, their family moments became rare and precious. But this weekend, Meghan Markle quietly posted something for her growing baby boy, it was not loud or flashy—but it might just say more than it shows.
Another milestone for the Sussex family, and of course, Meghan Markle captured it on Instagram. But did she say everything? There is something about the way Meghan Markle shared this moment that has the internet abuzz.
Prince Archie’s birthday moment that is making everyone look twice
Meghan Markle celebrated Prince Archie’s sixth birthday with a heartfelt tribute that instantly melted hearts. Sharing a serene photo of Prince Archie watching the sun set into the ocean on Instagram
, she wrote, “Our son. Our sun,”
followed by a simple but moving birthday message. That was not all. Markle surprised everyone by revealing that Prince Archie’s birthday celebration had already taken place over the weekend. In her caption, she thanked those who came to the party, calling it “incredibly special.”
She also expressed gratitude for the “love, prayers, and warm wishes”
sent to their “sweet boy.”
The Duchess started her message with a playful touch, writing, “He’s six! Where did the time go?”
—a sentiment many parents could instantly relate to. While the picture did not reveal his face, the glowing backdrop said it all—Prince Archie’s golden birthday was full of love, light, and warmth.
Meghan Markle’s message captured the mood perfectly, sparking waves of love from fans across the globe. But, Prince Archie’s birthday was not the only special moment Meghan Markle has marked recently.
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Meghan Markle has been quietly creating a heartfelt project for her kids—capturing everyday moments from the garden
to the kitchen. It is all about those little moments—ones that might go unnoticed, but to her, they are everything. Here is all about her special project that is creating a lasting treasure trail
for her children to look back on.
Meghan Markle’s secret tradition for Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet
Forget traditional scrapbooks—Meghan Markle is bringing scrapbooking to the digital age! In a podcast chat with her friend Jamie Kern Lima, the Duchess revealed that she sends Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet secret emails “almost every night”
, filled with anecdotes, photos, and little stories from their day
. These emails, which the kids will not open until they are older, create a “time capsule”
of memories for both of them that documents the small, fleeting moments often missed in the rush of daily life.
Meghan Markle says she emails her kids every night so they can read thousands of emails from her when they grow up.
“Almost every night I email them…”
— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) April 29, 2025
Rather than focusing on milestones, Meghan Markle’s nightly ritual is all about capturing the sweet heartfelt moments that often slip through the cracks. Whether it is a funny phrase, a quick snapshot from the day, or a small story she does not want to forget, Markle is building a digital trail of love. And, she hopes that when Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet are older, maybe 16 or 17, they will look back and exclaim, “Oh my gosh, she has loved us so much”-
a sentiment that will stay with them as they grow.
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