When news broke that Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan were expecting their first child, royal fans all over the world couldn’t contain their excitement.
And despite being born a little later than expected, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor became the newest member of the British royal family on May 6 2019.
Speaking to the press shortly after the birth, a beaming Prince Harry gushed, “Every father and parent will say your baby is absolutely amazing but this little thing is absolutely to die for. I’m over the moon.”
Since his first photo call at Windsor Castle, little Archie has had a busy first year, including his christening and very first royal tour where he accompanied his parents to South Africa.
As he turns one, and the Sussex family celebrate from their brand new home in Los Angeles, we thought we’d look back at Archie’s first year in pictures – from official portraits to all those sweet candid photos shared on Instagram.
Archie first photo call
Here he is! At his first royal photo call, Archie’s name hadn’t been officially revealed but slept peacefully in his dad’s arms for the entirety.
Meghan and Harry with Archie
“It’s magic, it’s pretty amazing. I have the two best guys in the world so I’m really happy,” Duchess Meghan said of becoming a mother.
Meghan and Harry with Archie
The couple also revealed that their newborn had a “sweet temperament” and was very “calm.”
The sweet moment Duchess Meghan strokes baby Archie
Baby Archie
Look at that little face!
Queen and Prince Philip meet Archie
In a stunning photo shared by Sussex Royal, we saw the Queen and Prince Philip meet their great-grandson and Duchess Meghan’s mother Doria Ragland looking on fondly.
Archie Mother’s Day
To celebrate Mother’s Day in the US, Sussex Royal shared a photo of Meghan lovingly cradling her son’s tiny feet against a backdrop of forget-me-not flowers- Princess Diana’s favourite bloom.
Archie Father’s Day
For Father’s Day, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex shared a similar candid photo of little Archie holding on to his dad’s finger. Too cute!
Archie’s christening
Archie’s christening was attended by his royal family members, his grandmother Doria and his great aunts Lady Sarah McCorquodale and Lady Jane Fellowes, Princess Diana’s sisters.
Archie’s christening
We simply adore this moment snapped between the family of three from the day.
Archie at the polo
Where does one take a royal baby for an outing? To watch Papa at the polo of course!
Archie at the polo
Doting mum Duchess Meghan was even snapped planting a kiss on the little one’s head.
Prince Harry birthday
To celebrate Prince Harry’s birthday, a previously unseen photo from the christening was shared in a photo collage. So sweet!
Archie South Africa
Archie ticked off a huge milestone when he accompanied Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan on their royal tour of Africa.
Archie South Africa
The little royal even met Nobel Peace Prize winner Archbishop Desmond Tutu, lucky Archie!
Prince Harry cuddles Archie in his and Duchess Meghan’s Africa documentary
Archie South Africa
The five-month old Archie stole the show when they had tea with Archbishop Tutu and his daughter, Thandeka Tutu Gxashe.
Archie South Africa
He sure looks like his dad!
Archie South Africa
That little face!
Charles and Harry with Archie
To celebrate Prince Charles’ 71st birthday, Sussex Royal treated their followers to another unseen photo of Archie from his christening day with his beloved dad and grandpa.
Archie Christmas
At Christmas time, Harry and Meghan released a GIF of their adorable young son gazing curiously into the camera as the proud parents smiled behind him. And thus, fans went into understandable meltdown.
Archie Canada
While the family took a holiday break to Canada in 2019, a gorgeous new photo was released of the small royal tot – and yes, he is wearing Ugg boots!
