Inside Prince Archie’s playdate with Prince George, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle might now permanently reside in California but there was a time they had royal duties and lived in Frogmore Cottage in the UK.

When the Duke and Duchess of Sussex had their eldest, Prince Archie, they were still living here and were close to other royals, including the Prince and Princess of Wales.

Photos also reveal the rare public moment shared with the royal children – Prince Archie with his cousins Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

In July 2019, when Prince Archie was just two months old, dad, Prince Harry, was playing in a polo match in Wokingham, bringing along his small family.

The Wales and Sussex cousins are bound to have hung out together prior to the public engagement, but it was the first time they were all pictured together informally.

Photos from the day show sweet moments with the cousins, with Prince Louis being his usually cheeky self as he ran towards Meghan holding baby Archie.

Prince Louis also had a cheeky moment as he stuck his tongue out and waved at the Duchess, carrying a newborn Archie.

Princess Charlotte and George were also being protective cousins, watching over Prince Archie. And new dad Prince Harry loved the support of his family, beaming at Meghan post match.

While the Prince and Princess of Wales’ family spent some time with Archie – royal sources say they first met him in a private meeting – it’s not known whether they have spent much time with the Sussex’s youngest, Princess Lilibet.

She was born after Meghan and Harry moved to the States, though the couple did come back to the UK to celebrate her first birthday.

But it was a flying visit and coincided with the Queen’s platinum jubilee celebrations meaning the monarch and other members of the royal family missed Lilibet’s birthday.