Prince Archie of Sussex facts for kids

Prince Archie of Sussex was born on May 6, 2019. His full name is Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. He is a member of the British royal family. Archie is the son of Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. He is also the grandson of King Charles III. This means he is sixth in line to become the British monarch. He was born when his great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, was still queen.

Archie's Birth and Early Life

His Birth

Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor was born in London on May 6, 2019. He is the first child of Prince Harry and Meghan. Unlike other royal births, his parents did not pose for photos right after he was born. His birth was announced by Buckingham Palace. Many famous places, like Niagara Falls and the London Eye, lit up in special colors to celebrate his arrival. His name was announced two days later.

Family and Home

Archie's family is a mix of different backgrounds. His mother, Meghan, has both African-American and European-American family roots. Archie has dual citizenship, meaning he is a citizen of both the United Kingdom and the United States.

When he was two days old, Archie met his great-grandparents, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, for the first time. He was christened, which is a special ceremony, on July 6, 2019. He wore a special royal christening gown. His parents chose not to share the names of his godparents with the public.

In early 2020, Archie's parents decided to step back from their main roles as working members of the royal family. The family then moved to North America. They settled in Montecito, California, in the summer of 2020. Archie's younger sister, Lilibet, was born in 2021.

Public Appearances

In September and October 2019, Archie traveled with his parents on a trip to Southern Africa. They visited countries like Malawi, Angola, South Africa, and Botswana.

To celebrate his first birthday in 2020, Archie appeared in a video with his mother. In the video, his mother read him a story. This video was part of a project called "Save with Stories." The project helped children and families who were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

His Title and Place in the Royal Family

How His Title Changed

When Archie was born, he could have used the title "Earl of Dumbarton." This is a special title that his father, Prince Harry, also holds. However, his parents decided that he would be called "Master Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor." They wanted him to grow up more like a private citizen.

When his grandfather, King Charles III, became king, Archie became eligible for a different title. According to old rules from 1917, children of a monarch's son can use the title "Prince" and the style "Royal Highness." So, Archie became entitled to be called "Prince Archie."

Using His Title

For a while, it was not clear if Archie would use his new title. Some members of the royal family who are eligible for a title choose not to use it. There were also discussions about the royal family becoming smaller.

However, on March 9, 2023, the official website of the royal family was updated. It now refers to him as "Prince Archie of Sussex." It is understood that these titles will be used for formal events, but not in everyday conversations.

See Also

• Family tree of the British royal family
• List of living British princes and princesses