Why Archie Harrison Isn't at Trooping the Colour 2019 with Meghan and Harry

Archie Harrison is the only immediate royal family member missing from the Trooping the Colour 2019 festivities. Find out why Meghan and Harry didn't bring their newborn son to the Queen's birthday celebration here.

Uniform, Tradition, Event, Headgear, Military officer, Gesture, Ceremony, Military, Military uniform, Official,
(Image credit: Victoria Jones - PA Images)
Rachel Epstein
By Rachel Epstein
published

To many royal fans' delight, Meghan Markle is attending this year's Trooping the Colour (opens in new tab) with Prince Harry despite giving birth to their child, Archie Harrison, a little over one month ago. The only person who's missing? Baby Archie himself.

Naturally, Harry and Meghan wouldn't bring their one-month-old to a public event with huge crowds. It was initially unclear whether Meghan herself would even attend in the first place, let alone her newborn, since she's on maternity leave. It makes sense that he isn't in attendance at the parade with the rest of the immediate royal family members, including the Queen, Prince Charles, Duchess Camilla, Prince William, Kate Middleton, Princess Eugenie, and Princess Beatrice.

Trooping The Colour 2019

(Image credit: Neil Mockford)

Trooping The Colour 2019

(Image credit: Samir Hussein)

Trooping the Colour

(Image credit: Gareth Fuller - PA Images)

Prince George was almost two years old before he attended his first Trooping the Colour in 2015, and Princess Charlotte was one. This year, one-year-old Prince Louis is at the Queen's annual birthday parade for the first time. It makes sense Meg and Harry are following tradition and (probably) won't bring little Archie to the event until he's at least a year old.

We'll just have to patiently wait until Trooping the Colour 2020 for a sweet Sussex family gathering.

For more stories like this, including celebrity news, beauty and fashion advice, savvy political commentary, and fascinating features, sign up for the Marie Claire newsletter.

SUBSCRIBE HERE (opens in new tab)

RELATED STORIES

People, Event, Tradition, Child,

(Image credit: Getty Images)

Trooping the Colour Photos Through the Years

The Duke & Duchess Of Sussex Pose With Their Newborn Son

(Image credit: WPA Pool)

Meghan Markle's Son Archie Turns One Month Today

Rachel Epstein
Rachel Epstein

Rachel Epstein is a writer, editor, and content strategist based in New York City. Most recently, she was the Managing Editor at Coveteur, where she oversaw the site’s day-to-day editorial operations. Previously, she was an editor at Marie Claire, where she wrote and edited culture, politics, and lifestyle stories ranging from op-eds to profiles to ambitious packages. She also launched and managed the site’s virtual book club, #ReadWithMC. Offline, she’s likely watching a Heat game or finding a new coffee shop. 

Latest
You might also like
View More ▸