Meghan Markle reveals Archie’s question at Disneyland as royal family discusses trip in ABC special

Meghan Markle has revealed a moment from the family's June trip to Disneyland that has sparked online curiosity, saying her son Prince Archie asked his mother, ‘When’s my birthday?’ during their visit. The remark was shared as part of an ABC News 20/20 special titled The Happiest Story On Earth: 70 Years Of Disneyland, which aired on Sunday and featured the Duke and Duchess discussing the trip and sharing family photos from the celebration.

The Sussexes traveled with their two children, Archie and Princess Lilibet, to celebrate Lilibet’s fourth birthday. They were shown meeting Princess Elsa from Frozen, taking rides together, and admiring a Little Mermaid–themed cake with Lilibet’s name written in pink icing. Meghan explained on the program that the family had such a brilliant time that Archie questioned when his own birthday would come, a moment that observers quickly dissected on social media as viewers weighed whether Archie was asking for the exact date or simply how long until his next birthday.

Reaction to Meghan’s disclosure quickly trended online, with fans and observers offering differing interpretations. Some speculated that Archie, who is six, might have been asking about the countdown to his birthday, noting that his actual birth date is in May and therefore had already passed the month prior to the trip. Others noted that a six-year-old would typically know their birthday date, while still others suggested Archie may have been curious about how long it would be until his next birthday after such a joyful celebration. The conversation underscored how a seemingly simple family moment can become fodder for speculation among royal watchers.

In the documentary, Prince Harry commented on watching the kids embrace the experiences at the park, saying, “To see the kids throw themselves into these experiences when they have no idea what they're walking into, it was amazing. It brings out the kid in you again.” Meghan also highlighted Disneyland’s accessibility for her because she grew up in Southern California, though she called it still the biggest treat in the world. She recalled visiting the park for grad night during high school, a memory Harry joked about re-creating in their forties.

The program also offered glimpses of additional moments from the trip, including a sweet unseen photograph of Archie and Lilibet as they admired the Little Mermaid cake and interacted with the surroundings. The image, shared by the couple in the context of the documentary, shows the siblings from behind as they lean toward the cake, with a bouquet of flowers and a balloon reading Disneyland nearby. A separate clip highlighted their two-day Disneyland visit, during which they rode favorites such as Dumbo the Flying Elephant and the Cars ride, and enjoyed family time in front of the camera as they sat together on Space Mountain.

Following the show’s release, Meghan posted a June Instagram montage that highlighted key moments from the family’s visit, including rides, treats, and the park’s vibrant atmosphere, along with a caption thanking Disneyland for two days of pure joy. The 20/20 special arrived on the heels of another public appearance by the couple, who appeared together at Kevin Costner’s star-studded charity event in Santa Barbara, One805LIVE!, the night before the program aired. The event drew a host of celebrities and served as another public note in a season of high-profile appearances for the couple.

The Disney-focused documentary marked a rare look inside the couple’s personal experiences at one of the world’s most iconic theme parks. By weaving together new interviews with archival moments, the program offered viewers insight into how Meghan and Harry balance public responsibilities with family life, including how they preserve private memories for their children while sharing meaningful experiences with a global audience. The footage and quotes also provided a lens into how the couple frame these experiences—both as a sense of nostalgia and as a reflection on what Disney represents to them as a family, and as a reminder of how public interest continually follows their every move.