Meghan MarkleandPrince Harry’s sonArchieis celebrating his second birthday on Thursday. And as he rings in his special day with his parents, the toddler is gearing up for a new role: big brother!
In February, the couple excitedly announced they areexpecting their second child this summer. “We can confirm that Archie is going to be a big brother. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are overjoyed to be expecting their second child,” a spokesperson for the couple told PEOPLE at the time.
Meghan and Harry shared anew photo of Archieholding a bouquet of birthday balloons on their Archewell Foundations website, along with a request for fans to donate to vaccine equity in honor of Archie’s second birthday.
Archie’s recent birthday image.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex
The royal family also shared birthday wishes for Archie on Thursday.Queen Elizabeth,Prince William,Kate Middleton,Prince Charlesand Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall posted photos of Archie and sweet captions to celebrate his 2nd birthday.
Meghan Markle and Archie.The Duke of Sussex/@SaveChildrenUK
The growing family has been settling into life in Montecito, California, since their move last summer.
“They are both extremely attentive parents. Harry wants to give Archie the childhood he always wanted,” aninsider previously told PEOPLE. “They spend a ton of time outside, and both Harry and Meghan love to play—all the private space is a dream for them.”
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry with son Archie in 2019.DOMINIC LIPINSKI/AFP via Getty Images
The family’s new home in the Montecito community of Santa Barbara also came with a surprise for Archie."
Archie is really happy, and he has space to run free," a source previously told PEOPLE. “The house came with a play structure that he’ll be climbing in no time.”
Meghan and Harry shared a glimpse of theirfamily’s playtime in a videothat aired during their Oprah interview. In the clip, Meghan, Harry and Archie play at the beach with Guy, their rescue beagle. Archie happily runs across the sand over to Harry as the duo shares a sweet hug.
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“To have outdoor space where I can go for walks with Archie and we go for walks as a family and with the dogs. You know, we go on hikes or go down to the beach, which is so close,” Harry told Oprah.
Meghan Markle and Archie.CBS
Meghan shared her son’s latest favorite word. “He’s on a roll. In the past few weeks it’s been ‘hydrate,’ " the Duchess of Sussex said.
“Whenever anyone leaves the house, he’s like, ‘Drive safe!’ " Harry shared as Meghan said, “He’s not even 2 yet!”
“The Bench started as a poem I wrote for my husband on Father’s Day, the month after Archie was born,” Meghan said in the press release from publisher Random House Children’s Books. “That poem became this story.”
source: people.com
