In May 2019, he defied royal family tradition by visiting Windsor Castle’s St. George’s Hall without a photo call.
His parents expressed their wish for their son to lead a private life. After his parents moved to the upscale Montecito neighborhood in Santa Barbara, California, Archie, who will be five on May 6, is growing up there.
There he also raises his two-year-old sister, Princess Lilibet.
He is well established at the preschool as Prince Harry, 39, and Meghan, 42, run the nursery with their professional responsibilities.
In the coming months, the red-haired child will be preparing for kindergarten, the first year of elementary school. Montecito resident Richard Mineards thinks the neighborhood has plenty of top schools.
Archie and Ashleigh, Meghan’s niece, make zucchini muffins.
“Our state schools are better than public schools in England; they are not the same.” Plus we have Cold Spring School, a wonderful school with a great rating in its catchment area,” he said on HELLO!’s A Right Royal Podcast.
Although viewers got a glimpse into family life in their 2022 Netflix documentary series Harry & Meghan, very few official photos of Archie have been released. Taking care of the chickens, walking their three dogs, and helping bake zucchini muffins gives him life.
Winfrey said, “To have an outdoor space where I can go for walks with Archie and go for walks as a family and with the dogs — you know, we go hiking or go down to the beach that’s so close.”
The Duke and Duchess also inform Archie that there are others who are not as fortunate as him. In a 2022 profile of The Cut, Meghan said, “She’s teaching Archie that some people live in big houses, some people live in small houses, and that some people are in between houses.” The bags they were going to hand out contained muesli bars, peanut butter crackers, and water. Archie continues, “I ate one!”
The Suss*xes attend the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in Windsor
American chat show host Oprah Winfrey once quoted Harry as saying in 2021: “Having an outdoor space where I can go for walks with Archie and go for walks as a family and with the dogs—you know, we go hiking or down. to the beach that is so close.”
The Duke and Duchess also inform Archie that there are others who are not as fortunate as him. In a 2022 profile of The Cut, Meghan said, “She’s teaching Archie that some people live in big houses, some people live in small houses, and that some people are in between houses.” The bags they were going to hand out contained muesli bars, peanut butter crackers, and water. Archie continues, “I ate one!”
Archie experienced his first snowfall in Canada when Harry and Meghan were on a six-week holiday on Vancouver Island, before spending the first six months of their life at the Suss*xes’ previous home, Frogmore Cottage on the Windsor estate.
He was charming during his only official engagement with his parents, a royal tour to South Africa when he was five months old. At the age of one, he also showed that he loves to read when he laughed when Meghan read The Duck! Rabbit! for his first birthday in 2020.
to honor Lilibet, the younger sister, on her first birthday
His mother said he “loves being a big brother” and that he saw Lilibet blow out the candles on her first birthday. In June 2022, the family gathered in the United Kingdom to celebrate Lilibeth’s first birthday as part of Elizabeth I’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Archie and Lilibet are Harry and Meghan’s top priorities; the duke hastily left for the US after attending the royal coronation for his son’s fourth birthday.
As Archie prepares for his fifth birthday, his parents, Prince Harry and Meghan, continue to prioritize raising him with a focus on privacy and a fulfilling family life. The couple’s move to Montecito, California gave them space to raise their children out of the public eye and provided Archie and his younger sister, Princess Lilibet, with a nurturing environment rich in experiences such as outdoor adventures and family activities.
Despite occasional glimpses into their lives through their Netflix documentaries and public appearances, the Suss*xes remain protective of their children’s privacy.
Archie’s life in Montecito is a mixture of normalcy and luxury, where he pursues everyday activities such as baking and exploring nature while learning the values of empathy and social responsibility. His transition to nursery school and continued focus on family values reflect the Duke and Duchess’ commitment to providing their children with a balanced and well-rounded education.
Celebrating milestones such as Lilibeth’s first birthday and Archie’s early experiences, the family underscores their dedication to creating meaningful, private moments in the midst of their high-profile lives. As they navigate their new chapter in the US, Harry and Meghan’s commitment to their children remains central to their lives and shapes their approach to parenting and family priorities.