“Meghan Markle Leaves Fans Puzzled After Revealing Archie, 6, Asked Her ‘When His Birthday Is’ During Disneyland Trip”
Meghan Markle has sparked confusion among royal fans after revealing an unexpected detail about her son, Archie, during the family’s recent trip to Disneyland. The Duchess of Sussex, 44, shared that her six-year-old son asked her “when his birthday is” — a remark that left many scratching their heads.
The revelation came during a lighthearted conversation at a California charity event this week, where Meghan reflected on her family’s first trip to Disneyland since stepping back from royal duties. She explained that Archie had been wide-eyed with excitement during the visit, but his innocent question caught her off guard.
“Archie turned to me at one point and asked, ‘Mummy, when is my birthday?’” Meghan recounted with a laugh. “It was such a sweet and funny moment because, of course, he’s already six. But it reminded me of how children see the world in their own way.”
While Meghan clearly viewed the moment as endearing, royal watchers and social media users reacted with a mixture of amusement and bewilderment. Many fans were quick to question how a child old enough to attend school might not know his own birthday. “Surely at six years old, he should already know that by heart?” one user commented on X (formerly Twitter). Another added, “This is such a bizarre detail to share — why would Meghan say that?”
Others, however, rushed to Meghan’s defense, suggesting the anecdote may have been misinterpreted. “Kids ask funny questions all the time, even about things they already know,” one supporter wrote. “Maybe Archie just meant, ‘How long until my birthday?’ and Meghan thought it was a cute story worth sharing.”
The Disneyland trip itself was a major milestone for the Sussex children. Meghan and Prince Harry reportedly took Archie and his younger sister, Princess Lilibet, 4, to the theme park for a low-key family day filled with rides, character meet-and-greets, and plenty of fan sightings. Several photos from the outing circulated online, showing Meghan dressed casually and Harry carrying popcorn while the children enjoyed the attractions.
Meghan’s candid storytelling style has long divided audiences. Supporters appreciate her willingness to share personal family moments, while critics often accuse her of oversharing or exaggerating details. This latest anecdote seems to have added fresh fuel to the debate over how much of the Sussex children’s private lives should be revealed to the public.
Still, Meghan seemed unfazed by the online chatter, insisting the story was simply a reflection of the joy and humor that comes with parenthood. “Sometimes the things children say don’t make sense to us as adults,” she explained, “but they’re beautiful reminders of their innocence and curiosity.”
Whether Archie truly forgot his birthday or was simply caught up in the magic of Disneyland, Meghan’s lighthearted remark has once again kept the Sussexes firmly in the headlines — proving that even the most ordinary parenting moments can become extraordinary when it comes to the royal-adjacent family.
