Over the weekend, all eyes were fixed on London for King Charles’s Coronation, a momentous occasion that marked the beginning of a new era. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic in California, another royal celebration was unfolding as Prince Archie commemorated his fourth birthday.

During the festivities, a heartwarming image emerged, capturing Prince Archie tenderly reaching out to a photograph of Princess Diana. The touching post, shared by a close friend of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, evoked mixed reactions.

For Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, May 6 had a deeper significance than just being King Charles’s coronation day. It was also their beloved son Archie’s fourth birthday, and they made it clear that if they were to attend the coronation, Archie’s birthday had to be acknowledged.

While the royal celebration took place in London, Meghan chose to stay in the US with their children, considering the intense scrutiny the family faced and Harry’s discomfort due to revelations in his memoir. However, King Charles made sure to acknowledge his grandson’s special day by raising a heartfelt toast during a private family gathering for lunch on Saturday.

Despite receiving an invitation to the gathering, Harry chose to decline and returned immediately to California to be with Archie on his birthday. The Duke of Sussex caught a flight back to Los Angeles, emphasizing the strong bond between father and child, even amidst grand royal events.

Archie’s birthday celebration in California was reported to be a low-key affair, with a homemade lemon cake baked by Meghan herself. The guest list was kept intimate, with only the closest family members present.

Photographer Misan Harriman, a close friend of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, took the opportunity to share a touching moment during Archie’s birthday. He posted a picture of baby Archie reaching out to a photograph of his grandmother, Princess Diana, from the Netflix series The Sussexes. While some on social media speculated about the intention behind the post, the majority of reactions were positive, appreciating the sweet picture.

In the end, Prince Archie’s fourth birthday was celebrated with love and warmth, both in London and in California, symbolizing the strong bond within the royal family.