Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Son Is Growing Up! A List of Everything Archie Has Accomplished

Archie Is Crushing His Role of Big Brother

Since Lilibet joined the Sussex family in June 2021, Archie has become “obsessed” with his little sister. Shortly after Lilibet’s arrival, a source revealed how thrilled Archie was to be a big sibling.

“Archie is so excited about being a big brother and loves her to bits,” the insider told Closer, noting it’s been a fairly easy transition for the tot. “Harry and Meghan don’t want their toddler to feel left out, but they have nothing to worry about because [Archie is] really bonding with [Lilibet],” the source explained.

Archie Has an ‘Extensive Vocabulary’

Ahead of Archie’s second birthday on May 5, a source revealed how quickly the youngster has been picking up new habits. “He’s inherited Meghan’s brains and has an extensive vocabulary for a 2-year-old. He can sort shapes and colors and is already learning the alphabet,” the insider told Closer, noting Archie is also “aware that it’s a special day.”

“Archie has more of an understanding of what his birthday is this year,” the source shared. “Harry and Meghan are trying to teach him to sing to “Happy birthday to you … ,” and he tries to follow along. It’s so adorable.”

While Archie is extremely wise for his young age, the insider said he has the “cutest personality and is a mix of both Meghan and Harry,” pointing out the tot has the duke’s “sense of humor and cheeky streak.” But despite being “such a little character,” Archie is very well behaved. “Harry and Meghan are raising him to have impeccable manners and he always says please and thank you,” the source dished.

Harry and Meg Are ‘Teaching Archie to Swim’

Archie is learning a lot of new things in his new home! Considering the couple’s mansion includes a large pool and patio area, it’s no surprise Meg and Harry are “teaching Archie to swim,” an insider told Closer in September 2020. They’re also getting ready to “start potty-training him,” the source added.

Archie loves being outdoors, so the royal twosome has been “spending a lot of time” with their tot outdoors in their garden. “They’re building a vegetable garden and are growing fruit and herbs,” the insider explained. “Since meeting Meghan, Harry eats more healthily. Everything they eat is organic.”

When the weather isn’t calling for sunshine, Archie adores hanging inside and FaceTimeing with family. “Archie loves being on FaceTime,” the insider dished. “He’s full of energy and is a fast mover. Harry and Meghan can’t wait for him to make friends in the area.”

Archie Already Has ‘Such a Character’

Even though Archie is a tot, he’s already “such a character,” a source exclusively told Closer in September 2020. “He’s full of energy and is a fast mover.”

Since they moved into their new home, Meghan and Harry have been “teaching Archie to swim” in their pool. They are also “about to start potty-training him,” the insider added.

Although the adorable youngster “loves being on FaceTime” with family, “Harry and Meghan can’t wait for him to make friends in the area,” the insider noted. But for now, the trio are “spending a lot of time” in their garden. “They’re building a vegetable garden and are growing fruit and herbs,” the source explained.

Archie Enjoys His First Easter

Baby Archie enjoyed his first-ever Easter with mom Meghan and dad Harry by celebrating the April 2020 holiday in Los Angeles. The trio have been living in the U.S. following Meg and Harry’s decision to step back as senior members of the royal family in January. Before relocating to L.A. they lived in Vancouver Island, Canada.

“Harry and Meghan gave Archie his first chocolate Easter egg today, with his name written on it in icing sugar,” a source exclusively revealed to Closer of the family celebration.

“Archie only tasted the chocolate because he’s still so young … he loved it!” the insider continued, noting “Harry ate most of the egg” because “it was huge.”

Since the Sussexes have been social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic, the source told Closer how the proud dad shared the excitement of his son’s first Easter. “Harry sent cute pictures of Archie and his Easter egg to friends and family,” the insider explained.

We’re so happy Meghan and Harry had a pleasant holiday with their little bundle of joy!

Archie’s Godparents Are Revealed

Baby Archie has godparents! Us Weekly reported Meghan and Harry chose Tiggy Pettifer (née Legge-Bourke) and Mark Dyer as their little bundle of joy’s godmother and godfather. Both godparents have longtime ties to the royal family, as Tiggy was Harry and brother William’s nanny for years, while Mark has been one of the duke’s longtime pals since the death of his mother, Diana, in 1997.

Archie Loves Meeting New People

While visiting Canada for Archie’s first Christmas in December 2019, mom Meghan is making sure to exercise her son’s communication skills! “Meghan’s introduced Archie to some of her Canadian friends during the trip. Jessica [Mulroney] and Markus [Anderson] had already met him, but there’ve been some new faces,” a source exclusively shared with Closer. “You can tell Archie’s going to grow up to be a confident, social butterfly — that’s what Harry says.”

The insider revealed Archie doesn’t even get overwhelmed when his royal parents bring him along to new places. “He loves being entertained and interacting with people,” the source explained. “Some children become shy or nervous around new people, but not Archie. He’ll go to anyone (as in being held) without kicking up a fuss! Although he likes to sleep with his comfort blanket at night!”

Archie Has Two ‘Tiny’ Teeth

In November 2019, the royal couple’s official Instagram account shared a video of Meghan and Harry visiting with military families and, in it, we learned that Archie’s already got a few chopppers popping up.
“Look at all your little teeth! Archie just got two teeth, two tiny ones right there,” the duchess tells a little girl in the clip, motioning to the front bottom part of the mouth. Gosh, he is growing up so fast!

Archie Is ‘Really Bright’

When Baby Archie was only 6 months old, his parents already started noticing a lot of growth when it came to learning new things!

“Archie is advanced for his age and really bright!” a source exclusively told Closer in October 2019. “He’s a very strong baby and can now sit up without any support. He’s not old enough to stand yet, but when Meghan or Harry hold him up he moves his legs like he’s trying to walk! He’s just so cute and well behaved. They call him ‘a total blessing.’” Aww!

The royal insider also added that Archie seemed to be a lot more interested in his surroundings. “Harry jokes that Archie’s nosy because he’s always looking around to see what’s going on!” the source explained. LOL!

Archie Is Finally Sleeping ‘Through the Night’

The same source exclusively told Closer that their royal kiddo was finally at that age where he didn’t wake up crying for his mom and dad!

“He’s now sleeping through the night, which is a relief for the couple. When he’s in bed they enjoy spending one-on-one time together without any interruptions,” the insider divulged. “Most evenings they’ll have a nice dinner and catch up on what they’ve been up to, as well as future plans or they’ll watch a movie together. Harry and Meghan don’t rely on the nanny to put Archie to bed. They like to do it themselves.”

The insider explained that the royal tot has also gotten really good with guests visiting their home. “Archie isn’t a demanding baby nor is he clingy,” the source said. “When Harry’s friends pop over to Frogmore he’ll go to them without screaming. You can tell he’s going to be a real people’s person when he’s older!”

What a wonderful babe!

Archie Has Red Hair Like Dad Harry!

While attending the WellChild Awards in October 2019, Meg and Harry confirmed their sweet son has red hair just like his dad! Milly Sutherland, an award recipient and guest of honor who attended alongside her mother, Angela, inquired about Archie’s tresses at a reception ahead of the annual event.

“Meghan said he has, and Harry said he definitely is [and] you can see it in his eyebrows,” Milly’s mother divulged to Hello! magazine. “Harry said he’d had no hair for five months, but Meghan told him she had taken him to the playgroup and she said there were other children there with the same amount of hair or even less.”

Archie Had His First Playdate — and ‘Loved’ It!

Also at the WellChild Awards, Meg opened up about her little bundle of joy and revealed he had his first playdate. “It was a lot of fun. He loved it,” the royal mom gushed alongside her hubby.

Milly’s mom, Angela, also revealed some details regarding Archie’s fun-filled activities after chatting with the duke and duchess at the annual awards ceremony. “She took him to one of these baby classes today and she said they had loads of fun together,” Milly’s mother explained, People reported. “She said it was really good fun.”

Archie Likes to ‘Stand Up’

When he was 5 months old, baby Archie was certainly exceeding his mom and dad’s expectations! In fact, a source close to the couple revealed their little bundle of joy was picking up walking.

“He’s a very strong baby,” the royal insider told Us Weekly. “He can even sit up for a few seconds.” During his royal tour debut, Archie stood in his mama’s lap and fans couldn’t believe how big the little tot is already getting!

Archie Makes His Royal Tour Debut!

The adorable tot made his royal tour debut in Cape Town, South Africa, in September 2020. Archie’s infectious smile was on full display as he joined his mom and dad in meeting a Nobel Peace Prize winner, the Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

The royal trio stepped out at the Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation alongside their little bundle of joy and the pics from their outing are just too cute! Royal fans can’t get over how much Archie resembles Harry when the red-haired royal was just a baby.

Archie Jets Off on His First-Ever Royal Tour

The royal youngster was in tow as mom Meghan and dad Harry landed in Cape Town, South Africa, in September 2019 to begin their 10-day royal tour — they’re first as a family of three! Little Archie donned a cute wool cap as the royal couple touched down at the airport before kicking off their fun-filled trip.

Prior to leaving London, a source close to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex revealed how excited Harry was for the family visit. “Africa is an extremely important continent for Harry and Meghan,” the insider told Us Weekly. “It’s not only where Harry was able to spend time away from the public eye growing up — and where [his mother] Princess Diana made a difference — but it’s also where their love grew. Going back there will be so special for them now that they’re a family.”

Archie Is Learning to Love Nature

Even royals need fresh air! An insider told Closer that Meghan and Harry are teaching Archie the importance of nature by hanging outdoors with their little bundle of joy.

“Meghan and Harry don’t like to keep Archie stuck indoors for long periods of time,” the source explained. “Every day they take him for walks in the grounds of [Frogmore Cottage] and about once a month they go for a family outing to a local pub for lunch, just the three of them. Harry’s very down-to-earth and prefers the pub scene to going to a fancy restaurant.”

We love family bonding!

Baby Archie Is ‘Trying’ to Talk

“Archie can’t talk yet but he’s certainly trying to! He gurgles and coos with excitement whenever Meghan or Harry walk into the room. You can tell he already adores his parents,” a royal insider told Closer. “He’s just learned to push himself up when lying on his stomach because he wants to see what’s going on around him. Harry jokes that he’s such a nosy baby.”

That’s not the only impressive advancement he’s made, though! “He’s really starting to notice his surroundings, for example his eyes follow moving objects and bright colors. His favorite toy is the mobile over the crib,” the source added. “Whenever Harry or Meghan hold him he clasps his hand around their fingers and doesn’t want to let go. It’s so adorable to watch.”

How exciting!

Baby Archie Is Lifting His Head

Proud parents Meghan and Harry revealed one of Archie’s milestones while attending the London premiere of The Lion King on July 14, 2019. The duo told Jay-Z and Beyoncé that their little guy has officially mastered holding his head and neck up!

Harry gushed over his son’s accomplishment while meeting the hip-hop power couple for the first time, according to a video shared by royal expert Omid Scobie. After Beyoncé told Meghan and Harry that their son was “so beautiful,” the doting dad mimicked Archie by lifting his head and stretching his neck.

Harry then adorably recreated his reaction to Archie’s milestone by excitedly clapping and cheering him on after the “Single Ladies” singer responded, “He’s holding his neck up?” Looking at his wife, Harry also gushed that their little royal is actually “not so little anymore.”

They’re so proud!

Baby Archie’s First Public Royal Family Outing

Meghan brought Archie along to The King Power Royal Charity Polo Day on July 10, 2019, for his first royal family outing! There, the little youngster was spotted enjoying his first playdate with mom Meghan, aunt Kate Middleton, and cousins Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

The royal family enjoyed a fun-filled day in the sun as they cheered on Harry and Prince William as they competed against each other in a royal charity polo match. (Spoiler alert: William’s team won!)

Baby Archie’s Royal Christening

Harry and Meghan celebrated Archie’s royal christening on July 6, 2019. The loving pair honored the milestone with a picture of the little youngster surrounded by his parents, aunt Kate and uncle William, as well as grandparents Prince Charles, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Doria. The official announcement was made on the Duke and Duchess’ official Instagram.

“This morning, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s son, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor was christened in the Private Chapel at Windsor Castle at an intimate service officiated by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby,” began the caption alongside the snaps. “The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are so happy to share the joy of this day with members of the public who have been incredibly supportive since the birth of their son. They thank you for your kindness in welcoming their first born and celebrating this special moment.”

Baby Archie Meets Queen Elizabeth

After making his world debut, Archie met his great-grandparents, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, and grandma Doria Ragland the same day. The royal duo took to their social media account to share the sweet news along with the heartwarming family photo.

“This afternoon Their Royal Highnesses introduced Her Majesty The Queen to her eighth great-grandchild at Windsor Castle,” the statement read. “The Duke of Edinburgh and The Duchess’ mother were also present for this special occasion.”

Baby Archie’s Debut

Just two days after welcoming their first son, Meghan and Harry stepped out on May 8, 2019, to introduce Archie to the world. In their first interviews, the handsome hunk opened up about becoming a new dad while Meg gushed about what it has been like to step into the role of mom for the first time.

“It’s magic, it’s pretty amazing,” the former Suits star said while stepping out to reveal the babe’s first photos after he arrived. “I mean, I have the two best guys in the world so I’m really happy.”

The smiles on their faces truly show how happy they are!