In a rare and deeply personal reflection, Meghan Markle opened up about one of her most iconic moments as a new mother—introducing her newborn son, Prince Archie, to the world at Windsor Castle. And with Archie turning six, the Duchess of Sussex couldn’t help but marvel at how quickly time has flown.
Speaking on her podcast Confessions of a Female Founder, during a candid conversation with Tina Knowles, Meghan shared warm memories from the photo call that captivated global headlines back in May 2019.
“I remember carrying him out there, and I was just like… he is now six years old,” Meghan recalled, her voice filled with disbelief. “Where did the time go?”
That moment in St. George’s Hall, where Prince Harry cradled baby Archie and Meghan stood radiant in a white trench dress and heels, marked the beginning of a new chapter for the Sussexes. Unlike Kate Middleton and Prince William, who debuted their children on the hospital steps just hours after birth, Meghan and Harry opted for a private introduction two days later—breaking tradition and asserting their independence.
Now, years later, Meghan is embracing how much has changed. “It seems like we’re all kind of figuring it out along the way,” she reflected. “And also we evolve as women, and the chapters of being a mother evolve.”
The Duchess also revealed that they had just celebrated Archie’s birthday with a party ahead of the actual date. “We had his birthday party yesterday,” she shared. “But you look up, and really, I think everything is in constant fluid motion.”
The nostalgic recollection struck a chord with fans, many of whom still remember the warmth and uniqueness of that first royal baby photo call. At the time, Harry and Meghan were still working royals, and the moment marked a rare display of tradition amid their ongoing desire for privacy.
It was also the same hall where they had their wedding luncheon just a year earlier, adding yet another layer of sentimentality to the memory.
Just one year after Archie’s birth, in early 2020, Harry and Meghan made the seismic decision to step back from royal duties. Their departure from the monarchy, dubbed “Megxit,” sent shockwaves through the royal family and the public alike.
The couple later moved to California, where they are now raising Archie and his younger sister, Princess Lilibet, born in June 2021.
While much of their life is now lived outside the royal spotlight, moments like these—shared directly by Meghan herself—offer rare glimpses into how the couple continues to cherish their family journey.
Meghan’s reference to Archie growing up, set against the backdrop of that first public appearance, reveals the emotional depth that continues to define her role as a mother.
And while the Sussexes remain polarizing figures within royal circles, there’s no denying that Meghan’s recollection has struck a chord with anyone who’s ever blinked and realized how fast children grow.
With Prince Archie now a big brother and turning six, Meghan’s heartfelt tribute reminds the world that behind the headlines and controversy, family is still at the core of their story.
And for many, seeing the Duchess speak so openly about her motherhood journey—one filled with love, change, and reflection—is a powerful reminder of just how human the royals can be, once the cameras are gone.
