Archie's friend from Meghan and Harry shares a behind-the-scenes photo of his "low-key" fourth birthday celebration.

Prince Archie, the topic of a separate royal party on his fourth birthday, was the center of attention.

During the celebrations, a touching picture of Prince Archie reaching out to a Princess Diana artwork appeared.

Responses to the tender message, which was shared by a close friend of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, were divided.

For Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, May 6 represented more than just King Charles’ coronation. Their beloved son Archie turned four, a joyous milestone that called for a separate celebration. The two reportedly stated that they would be expected to acknowledge Archie’s birthday if they attended the coronation.

According to Christopher Andersen, an author, Harry would find attending the coronation “uncomfortable” because of discoveries in his biography. This made Meghan and their children’s decision to stay in the US understandable because it allowed them to avoid direct scrutiny.

A royal expert named Omid Scobie emphasized the significance of Archie’s birthday in Meghan’s choice to remain in the US.

“I believe that the couple’s choice was influenced by Archie’s fourth birthday, also on May 6. Prince Harry will only be in the country for a brief visit because he needs to attend the coronation at Westminster Abbey, according to Scobie’s tweet.

Archie, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle

As the weekend wore on, the worry persisted: How would Archie’s birthday be observed? It appears that on this significant day, the King thought of his grandchild. News reports claim that Charles gave Archie a heartfelt toast on his fourth birthday.

A special family dinner was held on Saturday after the dramatic crowning of King Charles at Westminster Abbey and the family’s appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace in London.

King Charles gave a toast to “those who weren’t present” and wished Prince Archie a happy birthday. It was a heartfelt ode to a grandson he hasn’t had much contact with.

An insider said, “It was apparently a very sweet moment.”

Sadly, Harry wasn’t present to witness the heartfelt toast. He was invited to the private family party, but he turned it down and immediately took off for California to mark Archie’s significant day. Rumour had it that Harry wasted no time and hurriedly boarded a jet for America after his father’s coronation.

On this big occasion, Harry appears to have prioritized spending time with his son, emphasizing the tight bond that a father and kid enjoy even in the middle of important royal duties. According to estimates, the Duke of Sussex boarded an airplane at 3:45 PM and touched down in Los Angeles at about 6:55 PM local time.

The trip to Harry and Meghan’s massive home in Montecito, California, normally takes approximately 90 minutes from the airport. Harry was keen about returning in time to personally tuck Archie into bed, according to a source.

It was said that Archie’s birthday celebration was “low-key”. According to family-friendly sources, a fresh lemon cake made by Meghan herself using fruits from their own garden was served. The specific guest list is unknown, although it is considered to have consisted of the closest relatives, making the gathering intimate.

Instead, emphasis was placed on yet another event that occurred on Archie’s birthday. Misan Harriman, a personal friend of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and a photographer, seized the opportunity to capture a particularly touching moment.

Harriman shared an image of a young Archie holding a portrait of his grandma, Princess Diana, and wished him a happy birthday.

The picture was obtained from a Netflix screenshot of The Sussexes. Although the image and its message were not very divisive, some social media users attempted to interpret it as a subtly critical or obscured portrayal of King Charles’ crowning. The bulk of comments, however, were positive and many people praised the cuteness of the image.

Another wrote, “Happy Birthday, Archie.”

“We adore you and your loved ones. We anticipate seeing photos soon. Blessings. We rejoice over you. Today is fantastic thanks to you.