Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reported to be planning to release a new photograph of their son Archie on his fifth birthday, which falls on May 6. The couple, who have largely kept their children out of the public eye, reside in California, USA, where the photo, taken by photographer Jake Rosenberg, was likely shot. Traditionally, Meghan and Harry have celebrated Archie’s birthdays by sharing his photographs, continuing a practice from their time as senior royals.

In a related insight into the family’s personal life, Prince Harry revealed on “The Late Late Show with James Corden” that for Christmas when Archie was two years old, Meghan asked Queen Elizabeth II for a waffle maker as a gift. The request was warmly fulfilled by the late Queen, sending the waffle maker to the Sussexes’ residence in Montecito, California. This anecdote highlights the family-oriented and humorous nature of royal gift-giving traditions, exemplified by Meghan’s thoughtful choice of gifts, including her first Christmas present to the Queen at Sandringham in 2017.