Meghan Markle shares rare photos of Archie and Lilibet as Prince Archie turns 7; See post

Meghan Markle marked Prince Archie’s seventh birthday with a heartfelt social media post, giving royal watchers a rare glimpse into her family life with Prince Harry and their children, Prince Archie of Sussex and Princess Lilibet of Sussex.

A sweet birthday tribute

To celebrate Archie turning seven, Meghan shared two unseen photographs on Instagram. One image captured Harry cradling newborn Archie shortly after his birth, while the second showed Archie walking alongside his younger sister Lilibet near the family’s California home. Alongside the pictures, Meghan wrote, “7 years later… happy birthday to our sweet boy.”

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Rare glimpse into family life

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have largely kept their children away from the public spotlight since stepping back from royal duties and relocating to Montecito, California, in 2020.

That is why the new photos quickly drew attention online, particularly the candid sibling moment between Archie and Lilibet. Fans also noticed the children’s red hair, inherited from Harry’s side of the family.

Meghan’s growing social media presence

Since returning to Instagram last year, Meghan has occasionally shared carefully curated glimpses of her personal life, especially around family milestones and celebrations.

Archie, born in London on May 6, 2019, is currently sixth in line to the British throne, while Lilibet, born in California in 2021, is seventh.

Balancing privacy and public interest

Despite ongoing public fascination surrounding the Sussex family, Harry and Meghan have repeatedly emphasised their desire to give Archie and Lilibet a more private and grounded upbringing away from intense royal scrutiny.

The birthday post, while brief, offered another small but personal window into the family’s life in California.