Archie’s Fourth Birthday Celebration Amid King Charles’ Coronation

Meghan Markle reportedly went the extra mile to make her son Archie's fourth birthday special by baking a lemon cake at their Montecito, California home while Prince Harry attended King Charles' coronation.

The Daily Mail revealed that Archie had a low-key celebration with his cousins, notably Prince George, taking the spotlight at the grand event.

Sources close to the royal couple in California shared that the birthday bash took place at the couple's lavish £11 million mansion, where Meghan personally baked a lemon cake using fruits from their garden, despite it not being the season for ripe lemons.

Prince Harry landed at Los Angeles International Airport around 7.30 pm local time to ensure he could spend part of Archie's birthday at home.

Contrary to expectations, no high-profile celebrities like Serena Williams, Governor Newsom, Oprah Winfrey, or Ellen attended the intimate celebration.

The absence of A-listers raised eyebrows, especially since Meghan had hinted at celebrity guests through her new WME PR.

On the same day, Kim Kardashian threw a lavish party for her child, drawing attention away from Archie's modest gathering.

A close friend of the Sussexes, Misan Harriman, shared a heartwarming image on Instagram featuring Prince Archie alongside a portrait of Princess Diana during the coronation.

The post garnered over 15,000 likes but faced criticism for subtly shading the royal family.

As Archie shares his birthday with King Charles' coronation, the Sussex family and Harriman commemorated the occasion with touching tributes, including clips from the recent Harry and Meghan Netflix documentary.

At Buckingham Palace, King Charles toasted to Archie's fourth birthday in a poignant gesture, acknowledging his seldom-seen grandson amidst strained relations with Prince Harry.

Despite Harry's absence from the family lunch following the coronation, emotional Charles expressed his disappointment at missing out on celebrating with his grandchildren.

Prince William praised his father for the momentous day, emphasizing the efforts put into making it special, while the King raised a glass to all his grandchildren, including those not present, extending warm wishes to Archie on his special day.

The private family gathering at the palace following the coronation saw Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis shining bright as they fulfilled their roles with grace.

Charles made a heartfelt toast not only to the grandchildren in attendance but also to those absent, notably Archie, marking the occasion with a bittersweet sentiment.

Although Harry chose to return to California to celebrate with Archie, the King's genuine disappointment at his absence resonated with those present, creating a poignant moment filled with mixed emotions.