It’s Archie’s second birthday, and the celebrations are rolling in from across the pond! The entire royal family is chiming in with heartfelt birthday wishes for the little prince, who’s currently living in Santa Barbara, California, with his parents, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. From Prince William and Duchess Kate to Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles, everyone’s pulling out all the stops to make this a memorable day for the toddler. Let’s take a closer look at how the royals are marking this special occasion.
Prince William and Kate Send Their Love
Prince William, 38, and Duchess Kate, 39, were among the first to extend their birthday greetings to Archie on Thursday, May 6. Through their official Instagram account, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge shared a sweet post that reads, "Wishing Archie a very happy second birthday today." Accompanying the message was a charming photo from Archie’s christening ceremony back in July 2019. The image captures the adorable infant surrounded by his closest family members, making it an extra-special keepsake for the occasion.
Queen Elizabeth Joins the Celebration
Queen Elizabeth, 94, didn’t want to be left out of the celebrations. The monarch took to the royal family’s Instagram page to share a touching message for Archie. She posted, “Wishing Archie Mountbatten-Windsor a very happy second birthday today.” Alongside the message was a sweet picture of Archie making his debut during the royal tour of Africa in September 2019. The image perfectly captures the joy and excitement surrounding Archie’s first major public appearance.
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Prince Charles, Archie’s grandfather, also extended his love and best wishes. The Prince of Wales, 72, shared a different photo from Archie’s christening, writing, “Happy birthday to Archie, who turns 2 today.” Charles’s post highlights the close-knit bond shared by the royal family, even from afar.
Archie Celebrates Across the Miles
While the royal family won’t be able to celebrate Archie’s birthday in person due to Harry, 36, and Meghan, 39, residing in California, they’re still finding ways to mark the occasion. An insider revealed to Closer Weekly that William, Kate, and others will honor the day overseas by sending a thoughtful gift to Archie from their children, George, Charlotte, and Louis, as a token of affection for their nephew.
