Royal Family Sends Birthday Wishes to Archie as He Turns Two

Members of the Royal Family have come together to send their heartfelt wishes to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's son, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, who celebrated his second birthday on May 6.

Despite living across the pond with his parents, little Archie remains an important part of the family, currently seventh in line to the British throne.

The Queen, the Prince of Wales and his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall, and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge took to Instagram to share their tributes to the young prince.

In a touching post, the future king, 72-year-old Prince Charles, shared a photo taken by Harry during Archie's christening in July 2019.

The image captures Charles gazing proudly at his grandson, marking a significant moment for the family.

However, some royal fans were left wondering why Prince William and Duchess Catherine used outdated stock images of Archie in their public birthday messages.

It has since been revealed that Archie has only met his British relatives a few times, resulting in a lack of up-to-date photographs.

Palace aides faced challenges in creating social media posts due to the scarcity of public images featuring Archie.

Both Prince William and Duchess Catherine can count their meetings with Archie on one hand.

Similarly, Archie's cousins, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, are believed to have only met him once.

An insider revealed that Prince Charles has barely seen his grandson twice since his birth.

This lack of family connections extends to every member of Harry's family, highlighting the difficult situation caused by the Sussexes' decision to step away from their royal duties.

Despite no longer being working royals, the fact that Buckingham Palace and other royal households publicly acknowledged Archie's birthday indicates efforts to maintain and nurture a relationship with Harry and Meghan.

However, the fragile nature of this relationship cannot be solely attributed to any individual.

Harry and Meghan made headlines last year when they decided to leave the royal family.

They initially moved to Vancouver Island in Canada before settling in Los Angeles.

The COVID-19 pandemic further hindered their ability to visit the UK, with video calls serving as the primary means of communication for the Queen and other family members.

Reports of a rift between Harry, Prince William, and Prince Charles have emerged, especially since Harry's marriage to Meghan Markle.

Tensions escalated when Harry spoke openly about his strained relationship with his father and brother during an interview with Oprah Winfrey in March.

He expressed feeling let down by Charles but emphasized his love for his father and his commitment to healing their relationship.

On Archie's second birthday, Harry and Meghan shared a new photo of their son on their website, ArchieWell.

The image shows Archie standing on grass, holding a bunch of balloons, likely taken at their California home.

While his face is not visible, he is dressed in jeans, Nike sneakers, and a long-sleeved top.

To commemorate the occasion, the couple requested fans to donate to Global Citizen, aiming to provide vaccines to vulnerable families worldwide.

Although they did not publicly wish their son a happy birthday, sources revealed that Harry and Meghan went all out to celebrate their baby boy's special day.