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20 Photos of Archie Harrison Too Cute Not to Share

In honor of his first birthday, let's take a trip down memory lane.

By Bianca Rodriguez

May 6, 2020

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Much like the next Sussex fan, I adore baby Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. Today, Archie is celebrating his first birthday, and to pay homage to his first year on Mother Earth, we've put together a collection of photos of the little tot that will make the coldest of hearts melt from the cuteness. From his first royal sighting with his parents to meeting Archbishop Desmond Tutu in South Africa, see the most precious pictures of Archie, ahead. Here's to another year of heartwarming moments.

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May 8, 2019

Just two days after Archie's birth, we were given a glimpse (and I mean a glimpse) of the newest royal baby.

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May 8, 2019

I have never wanted to squeeze someone's nose more than when I first saw baby Archie in this photo.

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May 8, 2019

It's a minimal Archie sighting filled with a lot of love.

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May 8, 2019

Proud new mom Meghan going in for the head kiss here!

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May 10, 2019

Kensington Palace released this photo on Instagram featuring Archie's grandma and great-grandparents to celebrate his arrival.

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June 16, 2019

To honor Prince Harry's first Father's Day, the Sussex Royal Instagram account shared this private photo of Archie grabbing Harry's finger. The sepia filter is just *chef's kiss.*

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July 6, 2019

For Prince Charles' birthday, the Sussex Royal Instagram account posted this never-before-seen photo from Archie's private baptism.

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July 10, 2019

Meghan and Kate Middleton's eyes could've been on the polo match taking place, but my eyes were on the back of Archie's head.

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July 10, 2019

This look is something out of a Madewell ad, and I'm very much here for it.

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July 10, 2019

Baby's first polo game! Naturally, his father would be playing in it.

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September 25, 2019

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle brought Archie to meet Archbishop Desmond Tutu and his daughter, Thandeka, during their South African tour. Warning: The photos that follow are next-level adorable.

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September 25, 2019

Meghan protectively holding the back of Archie's head is the textbook definition of the heart-eye emoji.

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September 25, 2019

Look at those little eyes!

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September 25, 2019

The smile with no teeth!

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September 25, 2019

Archie looks just like Prince Harry here!

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September 25, 2019

Archie nibbling on Meghan's fingers...it doesn't get cuter than this.

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September 25, 2019

Look at him attempting to socialize!

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September 25, 2019

Still not over his $20 striped overall get-up from H&M.

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December 31, 2019

In a 2019 recap video, the Sussexes ended the year with this photo of Archie and Prince Harry in Canada. The mini UGGs still have me dying inside.

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unspecified, undated this photograph must not be used after 1st january 2021 without prior permission and clearance from the office of the duke and duchess of sussex mandatory credit duke of sussexsavechildrenuk in this undated handout photo issued on may 6, 2020 by the duke and duchess of sussex, and taken by the duke of sussex, the duchess of sussex reads duck rabbit to their son archie who celebrates his first birthday today the image is taken from a video published today on the savechildrenuk campaign instagram page the family is participating in the campaign across both the us and uk to help bring much needed support to children who have been impacted by the covid 19 pandemic as they celebrate this family moment, the duke and duchess wanted to continue to raise awareness around the urgency of bringing food and learning resources to millions of children news editorial use only no commercial use no merchandising, advertising, souvenirs or memorabilia this photograph is provided to you strictly on condition that you will make no charge for the supply, release or publication of it and that these conditions and restrictions will apply and that you will pass these on to any organisation to whom you supply it the photographs must not be digitally enhanced, manipulated or modified in any manner or form and must include all of the individuals in the photograph when published note to editors this handout photo may only be used in for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder photo by the duke of sussexsavechildrenuk via getty images

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May 6, 2020

Look how much he's grown! In honor of Archie's first birthday, Meghan and Harry posted a video of Meghan reading to the tot for a good cause while Harry filmed it. My heart!

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Bianca Rodriguez Commerce Editor Bianca Rodriguez is the Commerce Editor/Writer at Hearst Magazines Digital Media, where she covers fashion, beauty, home, and more.