Meghan Markle reveals Archie’s question at Disneyland during ABC special

Meghan Markle has revealed a moment from the family’s June trip to Disneyland that sparked online speculation about her son Archie’s awareness of his own birthday. The disclosure came during the couple’s appearance in the ABC News documentary The Happiest Story On Earth: 70 Years Of Disneyland, which aired Sunday and featured the Duke and Duchess of Sussex discussing their visit and sharing family photographs from the day. The trip, taken to celebrate Lilibet’s fourth birthday, occurred ahead of the couple’s participation in a two-hour ABC program centered on the famed theme park and its enduring appeal. The episode also included reflections from Prince Harry on the couple’s nostalgia for Disney and glimpses of private family moments captured during the outing. The footage showed Archie and Lilibet meeting Princess Elsa from Frozen, as well as the siblings enjoying rides together, while Lilibet’s cake bore a pink “Happy Birthday” inscription for the younger child.

Meghan explained that the trip was so joyful that Archie asked her a question that has since drawn attention online: “When’s my birthday?” The duchess said the moment underscored the couple’s effort to build their own childhood memories and to watch those moments unfold through their daughter’s celebration. The remark quickly became a talking point on social media, with fans noting that Archie is six years old and would have celebrated his birthday the previous month. Meghan’s comments referencing Archie’s birthday prompted a wave of discussion about whether a child this age would still know his exact birth date, given that his birthday is in May and he recently turned six. Some commenters pointed out that Archie had an earlier birthday celebration in May, when Meghan posted a sunset photo from a private resort to mark the occasion.

Across the special, Harry recalled how the children immerse themselves in experiences at places like Disneyland even when they have little idea what they are stepping into, noting that it “brings out the kid in you again.” Meghan also shared that Disneyland felt more accessible to her because she grew up nearby in Southern California, though she emphasized that the park remained a major treat for their family. She recalled attending grad night at Disneyland during high school, joking with Harry about whether such a night would be appropriate in their forties. The couple’s remarks about access to the park and the joy of shared family moments tied into broader themes in the program about parenting in the spotlight and maintaining a sense of normalcy for their children.

In accompanying footage, Meghan said the couple had kept their children’s experiences private, and the documentary included glimpses of Archie and Lilibet on select attractions, as well as a scene in which the kids leaned toward a Little Mermaid-themed cake emblazoned with Lilibet’s name for the birthday celebration. The cake’s design featured characters from the film, including Ariel and Sebastian the crab, and the scene was shown from behind the children to protect their privacy. The documentary also included a quiet moment when Harry and Meghan reflected on their own childhood memories of Disney and the way those experiences shaped their parenting choices.

The ABC special aired one day after Meghan and Harry appeared at Kevin Costner’s star-studded charity event in Santa Barbara, signaling the couple’s ongoing tradition of public appearances alongside their media projects. The pair had previously shared a two-day Disneyland excursion via a social media montage in June, documenting rides, treats, and family smiles as they celebrated Lilibet’s birthday. In the social media post, Meghan wrote a caption thanking Disneyland for “two days of pure joy,” while the family enjoyed attractions such as Space Mountain and the Cars ride. The documentary’s release and the subsequent online reactions underscore the ongoing fascination with the couple’s private life and their carefully curated public narrative, particularly as they navigate the intersection of royal history, celebrity culture, and modern family storytelling.