The reason Prince Harry reportedly missed his son’s birthday seems to be because of a significant event held in memory of his late mother, which coincided with Prince Archie’s special day.
On May 6, 2025, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s son, Prince Archie, celebrated his sixth birthday. To mark the occasion, Archie’s proud mom, Meghan Markle, shared a heartfelt photo of her son on Instagram.
The image showed a golden sunset over the ocean, with Archie standing quietly, facing the horizon. His small silhouette was outlined by the vibrant orange light of the setting sun, creating a calm, almost poetic moment.
There were no grand palace backdrops or formal portraits — just a young boy in his pajamas, bathed in the soft glow of the evening sun, capturing the simplicity and beauty of a fleeting moment. The Instagram post conveyed a sense of warmth, love, and the quick passage of time.
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Along with a beautiful photo, Meghan shared a touching caption that says, “Our son. Our sun. Happy 6th birthday to Archie! Thank you for all of the love, prayers, and warm wishes for our sweet boy. He’s six! Where did the time go? (And for all of you who came to celebrate with us at his party last weekend, thank you for making his birthday so incredibly special).”
While Archie celebrated his sixth birthday in Montecito, California, surrounded by loved ones, one important person was noticeably absent on his special day — his father, Prince Harry.
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The Duke of Sussex was far away in Las Vegas, where he used his voice and presence to support a cause close to his heart: empowering youth through The Diana Award’s new program, “Pledge to Invest.”
Launched on May 6, the same day Archie celebrated his birthday, “Pledge to Invest” is designed to encourage businesses to provide long-term support for youth development, helping the next generation of leaders in meaningful and sustainable ways.
This initiative is the latest project from The Diana Award, a charity established in honor of the late Princess of Wales, and continues to receive support from both of her sons.
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While Harry’s absence on his son’s birthday certainly caught attention, this isn’t the first time the Duke of Sussex has missed celebrating Archie’s special day.
Before Archie’s birthday and the “Pledge to Invest” launch, Harry sat down for an insightful interview with the BBC.
He stressed that he will continue supporting the causes and people that are important to him. With a mix of determination and sadness, Harry shared his regret that he may never feel safe enough to return to the UK with his wife, Meghan, and their children, Archie and Princess Lilibet.
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“I love my country, as I always have done. Despite what some people in that country have done. Uhm, so, you know, I miss the UK,” he admitted, talking about the pain of possibly not being able to share his homeland with his children.
Even though he faced legal setbacks and emotional struggles, Harry made one thing clear: He has never stopped asking for the same thing — safety for his family, and the chance to live with purpose and dignity.