Archie Turns Two: Queen and Royal Family Extend Birthday Wishes

Archie, the great-grandson of Queen Elizabeth II, celebrated his second birthday today, living with his parents Prince Harry and Meghan Markle across the pond.

The Queen herself is set to have a video call with the young Sussex on his special day.

As Archie, seventh in line to the throne, marks this milestone on May 6, Her Majesty conveyed her well-wishes through a short but heartfelt message shared on Buckingham Palace's Instagram and Twitter accounts.

The post featured a throwback image of Prince Harry and Meghan introducing their newborn son to the world two years ago.

The Queen's message, adorned with a red balloon emoji, expressed warm greetings to Archie Mountbatten-Windsor on his second birthday.

The post quickly garnered thousands of likes and retweets, with many followers joining in to send their own birthday blessings to the little one.

Joining in the celebration, Prince Charles also took to Instagram to share a photo from Archie's christening, where he can be seen beaming at his grandson in the arms of Prince Harry.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Catherine, likewise posted a snapshot from the same occasion, extending their wishes for Archie's special day.

Born at the prestigious Portland Hospital in central London on May 6, 2019, Archie has spent most of his life outside of his home country, residing first in Canada and later in the United States as his parents stepped back from their senior royal duties.

Last year, for his first birthday, the Sussexes treated fans to a heartwarming video of Meghan reading a book to Archie.

While sightings of Archie have been rare over the past year, a recent black and white clip showed him strolling along a beach with his parents and their pet dog, Guy.

Despite the distance and challenges posed by the ongoing pandemic, Archie's bond with his great-grandmother remains strong.

The Queen has enjoyed virtual calls with Archie, even noting his resemblance to his father, particularly in his red hair.

Prince Harry revealed that both his grandparents, including the late Duke of Edinburgh, used to watch Archie play during their Zoom sessions.

Sharing a sweet anecdote, Harry mentioned how the Queen gifted Archie a waffle maker for Christmas, which has become a favorite breakfast treat for the young royal.

Looking ahead to his second birthday celebration, royal expert Katie Nicholl predicts that Harry and Meghan will arrange Zoom calls with family members, including Prince Charles, Prince William, and the Queen, to mark the occasion.

Despite the geographical separation, Harry is keen on fostering strong bonds between Archie and his cousins, following in the tradition of his late mother, Princess Diana, who cherished celebrating her sons' birthdays.

As Archie grows, the challenge of maintaining close ties with his royal relatives may prove to be a complex task for Prince Harry.