All eyes were on London this weekend for King Charles’s Coronation.
However, across the Atlantic in California, another royal celebration unfolded as Prince Archie marked his fourth birthday.
Amidst the festivities, a heartfelt image emerged, capturing Prince Archie tenderly reaching out to a photograph of Princess Diana.
But the touching post, shared by a close friend of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, evoked mixed reactions…
London found itself enveloped in an atmosphere of celebration over the weekend. All manner of royalty and world leaders gathered in the British capital as King Charles III ascended the throne on May 6, marking the beginning of a new era.
For Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, May 6 held a further significance than simply being King Charles’ coronation. It marked their beloved son Archie’s fourth birthday, a joyous occasion that deserved recognition in its own right. Reports suggest that the couple made it clear that if they were to attend the coronation, Archie’s birthday would have to be acknowledged.
Author Christopher Andersen told Fox News that Harry would find attending the coronation “uncomfortable” due to revelations in his memoir, making Meghan’s decision to stay in the US with their children understandable, as it allowed them to avoid intense scrutiny.
Royal expert Omid Scobie further emphasized the significance of Archie’s birthday in Meghan’s choice to remain in the US.
“I understand that Archie’s fourth birthday (also on May 6) played a factor in the couple’s decision. Expect it to be a fairly quick trip to the UK for Prince Harry, who will only be attending the coronation at Westminster Abbey,” Scobie wrote on Twitter.
As the weekend unfolded, the question lingered: How would Archie’s birthday be acknowledged? Well, it seems that the King did not forget his grandchild on this special day. News reports suggest that Charles raised a glass in a heartfelt toast to celebrate Archie turning four.
It all happened during a private family gathering for lunch on Saturday, which followed the momentous coronation of King Charles at Westminster Abbey and the family’s appearance on the Buckingham Palace balcony in London.
According to the Daily Mail, King Charles raised a toast to “those who weren’t present” and extended warm birthday wishes to Prince Archie. It was a poignant tribute to a grandson he has barely seen.