Meghan Markle Steps Out And Stuns With Baby Archie
Fashion icon Meghan Markle has struck again — this time at a very public royal family play date.
Page Six reports that the Duchess of Sussex kept it casual while attending the King Power Royal Charity Polo Day on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, alongside husband Prince Harry, two-month-old son Archie, and the entire Cambridge clan.
In lieu of her go-to Givenchy look, Markle looked as gorgeous as ever at the Wokingham, England event. According to People, she paired a khaki green dress by designer Lisa Marie Fernandez with some stylish golden-framed aviator shades. The media outlet noted that this outfit may have been reflective of the former Suits actress' California upbringing, which a source previously cited by the publication hinted was already affecting her parental instincts during her pregnancy.
"She's being mindful of what she puts in her body and on her skin and even her at-home cleaning supplies," the insider claimed in March 2019. "She's hyperaware of what she's using. She's looking for natural things." The source went on to say, "She eats cleaner, and she'll probably make her own baby food. It's going to be clean living for this baby."
As Nicki Swift previously reported, Duchess Meghan, 37, and Prince Harry, 34, welcomed baby Archie at 5:26 a.m. local time on May 6, 2019, at Portland Hospital in Westminster, England. Their newborn son, whose full moniker is Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, weighed in at 7 lbs., 3 oz. at the time of his birth and made his public debut alongside his proud parents just two days later.
The New York Times reports that little Archie, who's seventh in line for the throne, is the very first multiracial, British-American prince born into the British royal family. His exciting arrival came nearly a year after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex tied the knot in an unforgettable ceremony held at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.
After months of alleged drama between Prince Harry and older brother Prince William, as well as Markle and sister-in-law Kate Middleton, the Sussexes and Cambridges came together for this week's afternoon polo outing. Luckily, the only tension in the air would've most likely been some healthy competition between the ginger prince and his older bro, who both participated in the polo match. As Kensington Palace stated, the event would "raise funds for charities supported by Their Royal Highnesses."
With their men showing off their athletic prowess for the sake of charity, Markle was spotted cradling her precious first born in her arms while Duchess Kate, clad in a lovely pink dress, watched over her own adorable kiddos (and baby Sussex's cousins): Prince George, 5, Princess Charlotte, 4, and Prince Louis, 1.
Royal fans may be aware that it's been an important week for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who quietly celebrated little Archie's baptism on Saturday, July 6, in a private ceremony held at Windsor Castle. However, as Page Six noted, the new parents have yet to announce their son's godparents, as of this writing.
Unfortunately, some royal experts found reason to gripe over an otherwise joyous occasion due to Markle and Prince Harry's decision to keep their family life as private as possible. "I've covered five or six christenings during my royal career," Ingrid Seward, the editor-in-chief at Majesty magazine, told the Today show. "And I've never come across such secrecy."
Meanwhile, royal biographer Penny Junor appeared to take issue with the Sussexes enjoying the perks of being royals — such as the reported $3 million renovations at their Frogmore Cottage home on the tax payers' dime — while keeping largely out of the public eye. "Either they are totally private, pay for their own house and disappear out of view, or play the game the way it is played," she recently told the Times (via Forbes). "Seeing Archie and his godparents arriving at the christening is what people are interested in."
All that said, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry seem to have been over the moon ever since expanding their little brood. According to a source cited by People this week, "They are basking in the glow and enjoying each day. As most new parents are, they're just so excited. There's something new every day. They're just really happy."
Something tells us the Sussexes know what they're doing when it comes to this whole parenting thing, and we couldn't be happier for this sweet family of three.