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Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers and expectant mothers.
In honor of today we are taking a look back at two years of Meghan and Archie’s mother/son relationship.
Archie’s big debut to the world took place on May 8, 2019. We caught our first glimpses of Meghan as a mom and the very happy couple with their new son.
Archie Harrison Mountbatten debut to the world at Windsor Castle, May 2019
For Mother’s Day 2019, The Sussexes shared this sweet photo of Meghan cradling Archie’s tiny feet. In the background we see a nod to Harry’s own mother with a garden of Forget-Me-Knots, Diana’s favorite flower.
Disney Animation created this special Winnie the Pooh video clip as a sweet gesture for baby Archie, May 10, 2019.
credit: Disney Animation
Watch the full video clip below.
In July 2019 we saw the adorable baby boy and his proud parents for Archie’s christening.
Archie’s christening with family and friends at Windsor Castle, July 2019
For the couple’s trip to South Africa in September 2019, Archie had his first official royal engagement when he was introduced to Archbishop Desmond Tutu and his daughter, Thandeka Gxashe. A beautiful mother and son moment was capture for the meeting.
Archie is introduced to Archbishop Desmond Tutu, South Africa, September 2019
In December 2019 the Duke and Duchess shared an adorable family photo featuring Archie for his first Christmas. To ring in the new year Meghan captured a sweet photo of father and son in Vancouver, BC, January 2020.
Celebrating Christmas, December 2019 and Ringing in the New Year, January 2020, Canada.
For Mother’s Day in the UK, March 2020, the Sussex Royal Instagram account shared this message.
In honor of Archie’s first birthday, Meghan read a book, Duck! Rabbit!, to him as part of the Save the Children campaign, May 6, 2020.
The book is still available, $7.99, here and here.
Archie’s second Christmas was celebrated at the Sussexes home in Montecito, California. The family Christmas card for 2020 featured Harry, Meghan and Archie with their dogs, Guy and Pula. The photo was taken by Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland.
A special announcement came on Valentine’s Day, February 2021, when the family announced that they are expecting their second child, a girl, sometime in the Summer.
credit: Misan Harriman
A special mother and son moment was captured by Harry on the beach near their California home.
credit: CBS, Harpo Productions
As we await the arrival of baby Sussex number two, we would like to wish all mothers – past, present and future, a very special Happy Mother’s Day from both of us at What Meghan Wore. We hope you have enjoyed today’s special post! — Susan and Rachel
UPDATE 5/9:
Meghan and Harry Make Charitable Donation in Honor of Mother’s Day
by Rachel Burchfield
As they often do, Harry and Meghan marked another holiday with a charitable donation.
Today is Mother’s Day in the U.S. (U.K. Mother’s Day was observed on March 14 this year), and the Sussexes marked the holiday by donating to Harvest Home, “a Los Angeles-based organization that uplifts expectant mothers who are experiencing homelessness,” according to Archewell’s website.
“Harvest Home offers these women welcoming and comfortable housing and goes to great lengths to provide programs that help them start their mothering journey on a stronger foot, benefiting their families for generations to come.”
The site goes on to say that in L.A. alone, 5,000 women annually experience homelessness at some point during their pregnancy, and they are often turned away from shelters, at no fault of their own.
“At its extraordinary facility, Harvest Home meets the needs of these expectant mothers by providing them with community support, safe and accessible pregnancy resources, and trusted guidance in a nurturing setting – ingredients that are essential not just to physical health, but also mental well-being,” the site continued.
Harvest Home has a new facility in development to continue in its efforts to support women, according to Archewell.
Click here to learn more and to learn more or if you would like to make a donation, visit Harvest Home’s site here.
I very much appreciate your thoughtful posts about the Sussexes. As always, this one is a lovely combination of warmth and news.