Archie’s Low-Key Birthday Celebration at Home

Archie, the son of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, enjoyed a low-key fourth birthday party at home yesterday.

Sources close to the Sussexes confirmed that the celebration took place at their £11 million mansion in Montecito, California.

The couple ensured that it was a private affair, with only close family and friends in attendance.

To mark the occasion, Meghan baked a lemon cake using fruit from their garden.

It was a special touch that added a personal and meaningful element to the celebration.

The couple wanted to create a warm and intimate atmosphere for their son's special day.

Prince Harry, who had attended the coronation earlier in the day, made sure to rush back home to spend part of Archie's birthday with him.

He left the coronation straight after the service and headed to Heathrow in a blacked-out electric BMW.

From there, he was escorted to the VIP Windsor suite.

The Duke of Sussex was determined to be back in time to tuck Archie into bed, showing his commitment to being a present and involved father.

It is believed that Prince Harry boarded a 3.45 pm flight, which would have landed him in Los Angeles at 6.55 pm local time.

The drive from Los Angeles airport to Montecito takes around 90 minutes.

The source revealed that Harry was eager to be back in time for bedtime, emphasizing his dedication to his son.

When asked if any celebrity neighbors, such as Oprah Winfrey, were present at the party, the source hinted that some of their friends are indeed celebrities.

This suggests that there may have been some famous faces in attendance, making it a small and intimate gathering of close friends and family.

In an interesting turn of events, Meghan's spokesperson, Omid Scobie, mistakenly stated in a video that Archie is six years old.

However, he quickly corrected himself, acknowledging that Archie is actually four years old.

The slip-up led to some confusion but was clarified, affirming Archie's age.

Meanwhile, a friend of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Meesan Harriman, took the opportunity to wish Archie a happy birthday while seemingly shading the royal family.

On King Charles' third coronation day, Harriman posted a screenshot from Harry and Markle's Netflix reality series.

The image showed baby Archie touching a photo of his late grandmother, Princess Diana.

Harriman's caption subtly pointed out the coincidence that Archie's fourth birthday coincided with Charles' coronation day, raising eyebrows and sparking speculation.

The significance of this gesture and its connection to the royal family remains unclear.

It is uncertain whether there was an actual birthday party for Archie in Montecito or if the celebration was limited to a private gathering at home.

However, the timing of the post and its reference to Princess Diana added an intriguing layer to the conversation.

On Charles' coronation day, many royalists remembered Princess Diana, who tragically passed away in a car accident in 1997.

The Duke of Sussex attended his father's coronation solo, having arrived in the UK on Friday.

There were concerns that the star-studded guest list at Archie's potential birthday party could overshadow the ceremony.

Ellen DeGeneres and wife Portia de Rossi, as well as Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom, were among those rumored to be invited.

However, it seems that Perry attended Charles' coronation, while Bloom had work commitments in Japan.

In Montecito, where the Sussexes reside, celebrities hold a special status akin to royalty.

Lisa Gachet, an LA-based author who teaches children's etiquette classes, explained that celebrities like Oprah Winfrey, Ellen DeGeneres, Serena Williams, and Katy Perry are considered royalty in the area.

It is not uncommon for children of similar ages to be invited to each other's parties.