New parents Meghan Markle and Prince Harry presented their new baby, Archie, to the world in May of 2019.
The tradition-breaking twosome held a photo call with the press to show the world their son. On such a potentially stressful occasion, what could Harry have whispered to Meghan in that moment?
Well, now we know!
Harry and Meghan have been flouting traditions for a while now
From being an entirely unexpected couple — an American TV star and a prince — to their courtship and marriage, they’ve always done things a little differently.
Meghan’s pregnancy was no exception.
Archie’s birth was the talk of Britain
Meghan and Harry shook royal watchers to their cores when they announced that they were not planning to share their birthing plan.
Not letting strangers in on every detail of a birth seems like common sense to me, but even members of the public were angry.
And the changes didn’t stop there
Not only would they not be divulging everything, but the new royal baby wouldn’t be born at St. Mary’s Hospital, where Kate and Princess Diana also gave birth.
Meghan instead had Archie at Portland Hospital in London, close to their home at Frogmore Cottage.
They also skipped out on the post-birth photo op
Rather than put on makeup, have her hair done, and put on a dress mere hours after giving birth, Meghan (and Harry) decided to skip the media-intense introduction that William and Kate did with their three children.
They did stick to one tradition, however
Archie’s arrival was announced on a ceremonial easel outside Buckingham palace.
Previous royal babies have also been announced in the same way, so the couple added a little tradition to their rebellious family!
The royal couple chose to present Archie to the world a few days after his birth
Unlike his cousins, who met the press hours after coming into the world, Meghan and Harry gave themselves time.
They chose to present Archie — and reveal his name — on May 8th, two days after his birth.
They held a photo call at Windsor Castle
The family travelled to Windsor Castle to meet with the press and reveal Archie to the world.
As they emerged into the hallway, Harry whispered a little something to Meghan mere moments ahead of taking questions.
He had a message for Meghan
Metro asked an expert lip reader to examine the family’s entrance and work out what he whispered.
Adorably, he whispered a message of solidarity and support to his wife: “Here we go.”
He also had a message for Archie
According to the same lip reader, Tina Lannin, Archie was also in awe of his son.
While looking at Archie, Harry very faintly said, “He’s so quiet.”
Aw, what a cute new dad.
The royal couple were over the moon about their new baby
While at the photo op, Meghan said:
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“It’s magic. It’s pretty amazing. I have the two best guys in the world, so I’m really happy.”
This is what she deserves, you guys!
She also echoed Harry’s whispered sentiment
Meghan continued, “He has the sweetest temperament, he’s really calm.”
Quiet, calm, sweet? Archie might be the dream baby, especially for first-time parents! Surely all of that will change as he grows older, of course.
They couldn’t decide who he looked more like
When asked who he resembled, Meghan said that they were still trying to figure that out.
“Everyone says that babies change so much over two weeks, we’re basically monitoring how the changing process happens over this next month really.”
So…neither?
Harry also made time for a joke
Because he’s Harry, of course.
Even though they weren’t sure who their new son resembled more, Harry had an observation:
“He’s already got a little bit of facial hair as well, wonderful.” See, he takes after his dad already!
They also thanked their supporters
Wrapping up the photo op, Meghan and Harry took time to thank everyone for their support.
“Thank you, everybody, for all the well wishes and kindness, it just means so much,” Meghan said.
Then it was off to meet the grandparents
The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, and Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland were all on hand to meet their grandchild.
Archie is the Queen and Duke’s eighth great-grandchild, and Doria’s first.
He’s currently seventh in line for the throne.
