Harry and Meghan keep a photo of Princess Diana in Archie’s room; in their Netflix series Archie reached toward the portrait as Meghan called, "Hi, Grandma," and Harry has shared that "grandma" was one of Archie’s early words.
Archie did not have a title at birth but became Prince Archie of Sussex after King Charles acceded to the throne; the palace updated records in 2023 and his family name was set to Sussex in 2024. He turned 4 on May 6, 2023, the same day as the coronation.
Parents describe Archie as energetic and chatty. Harry has shared Archie’s changing ambitions — from astronaut to pilot to a cartoon hero — and Meghan says they prioritize protecting their children's privacy, often blocking their faces on social posts. At home the kids help with chores; Meghan has called their chicken coop "Archie's Chick Inn."