Prince Harry's son Archie mirrors dad in new California backyard photos

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle shared Instagram images of their seven‑year‑old son Archie playing with a giant inflatable soccer ball in the garden of their Montecito, California home. Archie, dressed in beige shorts and a blue T‑shirt, appears markedly taller and his bright red hair is highlighted by the sunshine, drawing comparisons to a young Harry. The post, captioned “Springing into summer,” also included pictures of daughter Lilibet and household scenes.

The royal couple has been spending extended time in the United States after recent trips to Australia, Ukraine and Switzerland. Harry is reportedly preparing to return to the United Kingdom in July for the Invictus Games, though security concerns remain after a court decision denied him armed protection during UK visits. He expressed a desire for family reconciliation and noted the difficulty of showing his children his homeland.